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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 does Sam ask if it would be acceptable to take Sallie's luggage out the front door to the car?
(a) The back steps are difficult to maneuver.
(b) Sallie is the Colonel's daughter.
(c) The back door is being painted.
(d) The front door is closer to the car.

2. Why does Sallie come in?
(a) To see her mother.
(b) To visit with her father.
(c) To say good-bye.
(d) To say hello.

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

4. What does Norwood tell Bert that he is not going to tolerate?
(a) His disrespect.
(b) His presence.
(c) His honesty.
(d) His opinion.

5. When making his point about his "colored folks," who is Norwood's one exception?
(a) Billy.
(b) Cora.
(c) Bert.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does the guest chide the Colonel?

2. Of what was Cora afraid?

3. For what does Cora plead with Bert?

4. What connection do they make?

5. How does Bert seem?

(see the answer key)

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