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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. Why does he try to do this, regarding his position?
(a) He tries to ignore his behavior.
(b) He is still a black man, even though he is Norwood's son.
(c) He made a mistake.
(d) He is half-white and Norwood's son.

2. How is Bert also riling up the white townspeople?
(a) By telling them that black people are better than white people.
(b) That he is rich.
(c) By sounding more educated than the white men.
(d) By driving recklessly and acting as "good as a white [man]."

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

4. Where does Cora say she will see Bert when he leaves?
(a) At the back door.
(b) On the bus.
(c) In the car.
(d) At the front door.

5. What must Bert do when he speaks?
(a) Use proper grammar.
(b) Call Norwood "Uncle."
(c) Talk right.
(d) Speak quietly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert do as the act ends?

2. What tale does Bert tell Cora and William?

3. What does Norwood tell Bert that he is not going to tolerate?

4. What is the Colonel holding?

5. Who does Bert hate?

(see the answer key)

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