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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 Cora tell Bert the Colonel wants to do to him?
(a) Yell.
(b) Beat.
(c) Throw him out.
(d) Speak.

2. Why does Sallie come in?
(a) To say good-bye.
(b) To visit with her father.
(c) To say hello.
(d) To see her mother.

3. Does Bert seem to mean what he says to Cora?
(a) Maybe.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) A little.

4. Who do these two men find?
(a) Cora.
(b) Sallie.
(c) Norwood.
(d) Sam.

5. On what subject do Bert, Cora and William stay?
(a) Sallie's leaving.
(b) Bert's schooling.
(c) William's son.
(d) Bert's perceived arrogance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norwood come in and order Bert to do?

2. What quickly escalates between the two men?

3. How does Bert react to her suggestion?

4. With whom does Cora enter?

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

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