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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the two men do?
(a) Leave the room.
(b) Call for Cora.
(c) Shoot each other.
(d) Struggle with one another.

2. What will the Colonel not tolerate from a "darkie," especially his own child?
(a) Such laziness.
(b) Such happiness.
(c) Such industriousness.
(d) Such insolence.

3. What has Robert done without permission?
(a) Taken the car into town.
(b) Stayed out late.
(c) Taken a new job.
(d) Left home.

4. What else do the two men discuss?
(a) The weather.
(b) Cora.
(c) Politics.
(d) Norwood's children.

5. What is Bert telling everyone?
(a) His mother is not Cora.
(b) He is not Norwood's son.
(c) His last name is Norwood.
(d) He is not black.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the guest warn the Colonel about Bert, if he does indeed get arrested for his behavior?

2. How does Bert respond to Cora's request, regarding the Colonel?

3. What happens as Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?

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

5. Through which door does Cora tell Bert to go?

(see the answer key)

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