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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Bert say he will come back to his father's house?
(a) When it is safe.
(b) If the men get too close.
(c) In one week.
(d) When the men find the real killer.

2. Who is on time to the scheduled six o'clock meeting?
(a) Cora.
(b) William.
(c) The Colonel.
(d) Bert.

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

4. How does Cora react when she sees what has taken place?
(a) Excited.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Horrified.

5. As he leaves, who does Bert pass in the driveway?
(a) Billy and his friend.
(b) Talbot and William.
(c) The slave overseer, Talbot, and the storekeeper.
(d) William and the storekeeper.

6. With Norwood's death, what is Cora finally able to do?
(a) Love him.
(b) Stand up to him.
(c) Cry.
(d) Run away.

7. Who is not on time to the six o'clock meeting?
(a) The Colonel.
(b) Bert.
(c) William.
(d) Cora.

8. When was the last time that Norwood treated Bert badly?
(a) Yesterday.
(b) .When he was a little boy.
(c) One month ago.
(d) One year ago.

9. What does the audience hear Sam doing?
(a) Singing to himself.
(b) Crying.
(c) Laughing hysterically.
(d) Talking to himself.

10. What does Bert plan when these people come for him?
(a) Hide.
(b) Run away.
(c) To take some down with him.
(d) Turn himself in.

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

12. Where does Cora tell Bert to hide?
(a) In the swamp.
(b) His room.
(c) The airport.
(d) The basement.

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

14. How does Norwood feel he has treated his "darkies?"
(a) Fairly.
(b) Badly.
(c) Poorly.
(d) Unfairly.

15. What does Sam exit to do?
(a) Find Bert.
(b) Go home.
(c) Find Cora.
(d) Find the Colonel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norwood finally say Bert is allowed to do?

2. What is Bert holding?

3. What does Cora take the time to try one more time, regarding Bert?

4. What does Norwood say he has done for Cora's children?

5. What connection do they make?

(see the answer keys)

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