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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. Why has this guest come?
(a) To warn the Colonel of the growing resentment of the white community towards Bert.
(b) To plead Bert's case.
(c) To visit with the Colonel.
(d) To tell the Colonel that Sallie is going to school to be a teacher.

2. What does Cora tell Bert he needs to do, regarding his behavior?
(a) He needs to tone it down.
(b) He needs to stay positive.
(c) He needs to stand strong.
(d) He needs to be himself.

3. Of what was Cora afraid?
(a) Sallie might be late.
(b) The Colonel might be late.
(c) William might be late.
(d) Bert might be late.

4. What does the guest warn the Colonel about Bert, if he does indeed get arrested for his behavior?
(a) There is a good chance the white men might break into the jail and lynch him.
(b) It will be costly to bail him out.
(c) His case could go to trial.
(d) He will be in jail for some time.

5. What is Bert holding?
(a) Norwood's wallet.
(b) Norwood's pistol.
(c) Norwood's hand.
(d) Norwood's knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cora left doing?

2. How is Bert also riling up the white townspeople?

3. What does Bert refuse to do when he hears the Colonel coming?

4. What does Cora think Bert should do, regarding the Colonel?

5. When and where does the play begin?

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