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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does this guest relate to the Colonel?
(a) The truth of what happened to Bert today.
(b) Sallie is not headed to the airport.
(c) Bert's latest offense.
(d) What news there is to find around town.

2. What does the guest warn the Colonel about Bert, if he does indeed get arrested for his behavior?
(a) He will be in jail for some time.
(b) It will be costly to bail him out.
(c) His case could go to trial.
(d) There is a good chance the white men might break into the jail and lynch him.

3. On what subject do Bert, Cora and William stay?
(a) Bert's schooling.
(b) Bert's perceived arrogance.
(c) William's son.
(d) Sallie's leaving.

4. What does Norwood come in and order Bert to do?
(a) Sit down.
(b) Leave out the back door.
(c) Move out.
(d) Go to his room.

5. Who is Sam?
(a) The Colonel's business partner.
(b) An elderly black man who is a personal assistant to the Colonel.
(c) Another teacher at the school.
(d) An elderly white man who is the Colonel's neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?

2. What does Sam slyly inform the Colonel about Bert?

3. When and where does the play begin?

4. What does Sallie try to do for Bert?

5. What does Cora tell Bert the Colonel wants to do to him?

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