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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sam?
(a) An elderly white man who is the Colonel's neighbor.
(b) The Colonel's business partner.
(c) An elderly black man who is a personal assistant to the Colonel.
(d) Another teacher at the school.

2. Why does he try to do this, regarding his position?
(a) He tries to ignore his behavior.
(b) He is half-white and Norwood's son.
(c) He is still a black man, even though he is Norwood's son.
(d) He made a mistake.

3. With what does the Colonel start to follow Bert?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A bat.
(c) A letter.
(d) A knife.

4. What comment does little Billy make?
(a) He wants to move in with Bert.
(b) He wishes he was white.
(c) He wants to see his Uncle Bert.
(d) He knows the Colonel is his grandpa.

5. What do Cora and Bert begin to do, after he tells her this news?
(a) They begin to argue again.
(b) They hug.
(c) They begin to understand one another.
(d) They begin to cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the action opens, what are Norwood and Cora discussing?

2. How does Bert feel about this entire situation?

3. On what does little Billy begin playing?

4. What does Bert once accidentally do when he is a young boy?

5. For what does Sallie want to thank Norwood?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Colonel feel about Robert's behavior?

2. What does Cora tell Bert, when he says he will no longer work in the fields?

3. Why do things become violent between Norwood and Bert?

4. What does Cora say to Bert, as they enter?

5. Who does Bert know will be coming? What are his plans?

6. How does this scene open?

7. How does the argument quickly escalate?

8. What is Cora's response to William's request?

9. How does Bert feel about his mother's advice?

10. What does the Undertaker do when Cora enters?

(see the answer keys)

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