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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. For what does Cora plead with Bert?
(a) To move north.
(b) To go to his room.
(c) To leave now.
(d) To be polite to the Colonel.

2. What does Norwood start off by telling Bert?
(a) He does not want to beat him the way he did that once
(b) He is sorry that Bert had made such a huge mistake.
(c) He wants to make a fresh start.
(d) He loves him.

3. What do Cora and William try to explain to Bert?
(a) That Bert must go back north for school.
(b) Sallie has to leave to go to school.
(c) His behavior may end tragically for him and the rest of his family.
(d) Billie is too young to live with Bert.

4. Of what does Cora inform this person?
(a) The Colonel wants to talk to him at six.
(b) She worries about Sallie.
(c) She wants to leave.
(d) Bert is in trouble.

5. How does Bert feel about this entire situation?
(a) Sad.
(b) Scared.
(c) Worried.
(d) Indignant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bert taunting Norwood to do?

2. What must Bert do when he speaks?

3. Does Bert seem to mean what he says to Cora?

4. What does Bert believe he should not have to do?

5. What do these two men begin to form?

(see the answer key)

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