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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) Even more than he has done for his other "darkies."
(c) Absolutely nothing.
(d) Fathered them.

2. What does Robert do as the act ends?
(a) Goes to his room.
(b) Hugs the Colonel.
(c) Walks proudly out the front door.
(d) Runs out the back door.

3. Who is Sam?
(a) Another teacher at the school.
(b) The Colonel's business partner.
(c) An elderly white man who is the Colonel's neighbor.
(d) An elderly black man who is a personal assistant to the Colonel.

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

5. Who is the first-born son of Cora and the Colonel?
(a) Sam.
(b) Bert.
(c) Billy.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sallie come in?

2. What does Cora tell Bert he needs to do, regarding his behavior?

3. What does Bert once accidentally do when he is a young boy?

4. What do Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?

5. What does Norwood say about the children's father?

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