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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will the Colonel not tolerate from a "darkie," especially his own child?
(a) Such laziness.
(b) Such industriousness.
(c) Such happiness.
(d) Such insolence.

2. Of what was Cora afraid?
(a) William might be late.
(b) The Colonel might be late.
(c) Bert might be late.
(d) Sallie might be late.

3. When was the last time that Norwood treated Bert badly?
(a) .When he was a little boy.
(b) One year ago.
(c) Yesterday.
(d) One month ago.

4. Finally, who enters the room?
(a) Mr. Higgins.
(b) William.
(c) Norwood.
(d) Billy.

5. Why has this guest come?
(a) To plead Bert's case.
(b) To tell the Colonel that Sallie is going to school to be a teacher.
(c) To warn the Colonel of the growing resentment of the white community towards Bert.
(d) To visit with the Colonel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cora tell Bert to hide?

2. Who is Colonel Thomas Norwood?

3. What does Sallie want to become?

4. What does Norwood come in and order Bert to do?

5. Who do these two men find?

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