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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 insolence.
(b) Such happiness.
(c) Such laziness.
(d) Such industriousness.

2. How has Bert experienced more equal treatment in the big cities?
(a) He has traveled on business out of town.
(b) He has gone to school out of town.
(c) He has vacationed out of town.
(d) He has run away out of town.

3. What does Cora take the time to try one more time, regarding Bert?
(a) To convince Bert to go to his room.
(b) To convince Bert to leave.
(c) To convince Bert to treat Norwood with respect.
(d) To convince Bert to stand his ground.

4. Why do they form this?
(a) To find the killer.
(b) To pray for Bert's soul.
(c) To pray for Norwood's soul.
(d) To track Bert down.

5. What does the audience hear Sam doing?
(a) Crying.
(b) Talking to himself.
(c) Laughing hysterically.
(d) Singing to himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bert taunting Norwood to do?

2. What quickly escalates between the two men?

3. What does Cora think Bert should do, regarding the Colonel?

4. How does Bert respond to Cora's request, regarding the Colonel?

5. What does Norwood's last comment to Bert spark?

(see the answer key)

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