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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 quickly escalates between the two men?
(a) The frustration.
(b) The argument.
(c) The hurt.
(d) The compassion.

2. For what does Sallie want to thank Norwood?
(a) For letting her stay in his home.
(b) Her spending money.
(c) His kind treatment of her and the other "colored children."
(d) For allowing her to go to school to be a teacher.

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

4. As the action opens, what are Norwood and Cora discussing?
(a) The arrival of Cora's daughter Sallie from school.
(b) The imminent departure of Cora's daughter Sallie for school.
(c) The work that needs to be completed in the office.
(d) The plans for the next school year.

5. After Higgins and Norwood leave, who enters again?
(a) Bert.
(b) Sallie.
(c) Cora.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bert feel about this entire situation?

2. Who has Cora invited to dinner?

3. What do Cora and William try to explain to Bert?

4. For whom is Cora scared?

5. What does Bert try to do regarding his position?

(see the answer key)

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