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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. When making his point about his "colored folks," who is Norwood's one exception?
(a) Billy.
(b) Cora.
(c) Bert.
(d) William.

2. According to Norwood, what do all the "colored folk" know?
(a) How to love him.
(b) How to work in the fields.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Their place.

3. What does Norwood say about the children's father?
(a) He left them.
(b) He is their father.
(c) They have no father.
(d) He has died.

4. Who is Colonel Thomas Norwood?
(a) An overseer who is about 40.
(b) A school teacher who is about 40.
(c) A wealthy businessman who is about 60.
(d) A plantation owner who is about 60.

5. How does Bert seem?
(a) Shocked.
(b) Unsure.
(c) Completely unremorseful.
(d) Completely remorseful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the consequences for Bert's accident?

2. Where does Cora say she will see Bert when he leaves?

3. What else do the two men discuss?

4. Why do they form this?

5. Why does Sallie come in?

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