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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. For whom is Cora scared?
(a) William.
(b) Billy.
(c) The Colonel.
(d) Bert.

2. Finally, who enters the room?
(a) Billy.
(b) Mr. Higgins.
(c) William.
(d) Norwood.

3. When is the is the first time that Cora would act differently?
(a) Tomorrow.
(b) Tonight.
(c) In a few years.
(d) Next week.

4. What does Norwood warn Bert?
(a) His lies will have him hanged.
(b) His behavior will not be tolerated in any other house.
(c) His impudence is putting him in danger.
(d) The truth will get him into trouble.

5. What do Cora and William try to explain to Bert?
(a) Billie is too young to live with Bert.
(b) His behavior may end tragically for him and the rest of his family.
(c) Sallie has to leave to go to school.
(d) That Bert must go back north for school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cora respond to this warning?

2. When and where does the play begin?

3. For what does Sallie want to thank Norwood?

4. Why has this guest come?

5. How does Norwood feel he has treated his "darkies?"

(see the answer key)

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