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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From where does Cora come?
(a) Downstairs.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) Upstairs.
(d) Outside.

3. What happens when Bert refuses?
(a) Norwood leaves.
(b) Things become violent.
(c) The two stop arguing.
(d) Norwood calls the police.

4. What must Bert do when he speaks?
(a) Talk right.
(b) Call Norwood "Uncle."
(c) Use proper grammar.
(d) Speak quietly.

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

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

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

8. What does Norwood think about but not do to Bert?
(a) Kick him.
(b) Push him.
(c) Stab him.
(d) Shoot him.

9. When does the first scene of the second act begin?
(a) At sunset on the same day as the first act.
(b) At sunset one week later.
(c) At noon the same day as the first act.
(d) At sunrise the day after the first act.

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

11. With whom does Cora enter?
(a) Sam.
(b) Bert.
(c) Norwood.
(d) William.

12. How does Bert react to her suggestion?
(a) He cries.
(b) He disagrees.
(c) He does not react.
(d) He agrees.

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

14. Through which door does Cora tell Bert to go?
(a) The front door.
(b) The back door.
(c) The side door.
(d) The basement door.

15. What do these two men begin to form?
(a) A prayer circle.
(b) A posse.
(c) A band.
(d) A band of brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Bert seem to mean what he says to Cora?

2. When making his point about his "colored folks," who is Norwood's one exception?

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

4. Where does Cora tell Bert to hide?

5. When does Bert say he will come back to his father's house?

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