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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What point does Norwood try to make, regarding his "colored folks?"
(a) He never had any trouble with any of the "colored folks."
(b) He is not the father of any of his "colored folks."
(c) He does not want any of his "colored folks" around.
(d) He does not like his "colored folks."

4. How are both Norwood and Bert alike?
(a) They are the same height.
(b) They let their pride dictate their lives.
(c) They have the same first name.
(d) They like the same food.

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

6. What connection do they make?
(a) Between the departing Bert and Norwood's death.
(b) Between Cora standing there and Norwood's body.
(c) Between William and Cora's interaction.
(d) Between Norwood's screams and his death.

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

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

9. To whom is Cora speaking at the end of the scene?
(a) Bert.
(b) William.
(c) Norwood.
(d) Sam.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cora react when she sees what has taken place?

2. Of what does Cora inform this person?

3. With whom did Bert have dinner?

4. Who has Cora invited to dinner?

5. What happens when Bert refuses?

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