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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 say he has done for Cora's children?
(a) Everything a father would do for his own children.
(b) Fathered them.
(c) Absolutely nothing.
(d) Even more than he has done for his other "darkies."

2. What does Cora tell Bert he needs to do, regarding his behavior?
(a) He needs to be himself.
(b) He needs to stay positive.
(c) He needs to tone it down.
(d) He needs to stand strong.

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

4. What does Bert do to Norwood?
(a) He hugs him.
(b) He stabs him.
(c) He strangles him.
(d) He shoots him.

5. How does Bert react to her suggestion?
(a) He disagrees.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He cries.
(d) He does not react.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Cora plead with Bert?

2. Why has this guest come?

3. Why does Sallie come in?

4. As he leaves, who does Bert pass in the driveway?

5. Who is not on time to the six o'clock meeting?

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