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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. How does Bert react to their explanation?
(a) He understands their concerns.
(b) He resents them for their concerns.
(c) He dismisses their concerns.
(d) He agrees to move north.

2. What is the Colonel holding?
(a) The telephone.
(b) A letter.
(c) His pistol.
(d) A knife.

3. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) Cora.
(c) Norwood.
(d) All other white men.

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

5. What do Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?
(a) He cannot find his place.
(b) He will never know his place.
(c) He knows his place.
(d) He has no place.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Norwood, what do all the "colored folk" know?

2. Why does Sallie come in?

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

4. What does Sallie want to become?

5. What does the guest warn the Colonel about Bert, if he does indeed get arrested for his behavior?

(see the answer key)

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