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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 does Norwood's last comment to Bert spark?
(a) An agreement.
(b) An argument.
(c) An understanding.
(d) A hug.

2. With Norwood's death, what is Cora finally able to do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Stand up to him.
(c) Love him.
(d) Run away.

3. What does Cora tell Bert the Colonel wants to do to him?
(a) Beat.
(b) Speak.
(c) Yell.
(d) Throw him out.

4. Whose son is young Billy?
(a) Cora.
(b) Sallie.
(c) William.
(d) Norwood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cora tell Bert to wait for Norwood?

2. What will the Colonel not tolerate from a "darkie," especially his own child?

3. Who will be coming for Bert?

4. Who is the first-born son of Cora and the Colonel?

5. What does Bert refuse to do when he hears the Colonel coming?

(see the answer key)

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