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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. Who is the first-born son of Cora and the Colonel?
(a) Bert.
(b) Sam.
(c) William.
(d) Billy.

2. How is Bert also riling up the white townspeople?
(a) By sounding more educated than the white men.
(b) By driving recklessly and acting as "good as a white [man]."
(c) By telling them that black people are better than white people.
(d) That he is rich.

3. Why does he try to do this, regarding his position?
(a) He tries to ignore his behavior.
(b) He is half-white and Norwood's son.
(c) He is still a black man, even though he is Norwood's son.
(d) He made a mistake.

4. What does Cora tell Bert he needs to do, regarding his behavior?
(a) He needs to stay positive.
(b) He needs to tone it down.
(c) He needs to stand strong.
(d) He needs to be himself.

5. What does Sallie want to become?
(a) A business woman.
(b) A maid.
(c) A housewife.
(d) A teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the real outrage about Bert's behavior?

2. How does Bert react to their explanation?

3. Why does Sam ask if it would be acceptable to take Sallie's luggage out the front door to the car?

4. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?

5. What does Bert try to do regarding his position?

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