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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. As the action opens, what are Norwood and Cora discussing?
(a) The plans for the next school year.
(b) The arrival of Cora's daughter Sallie from school.
(c) The work that needs to be completed in the office.
(d) The imminent departure of Cora's daughter Sallie for school.

2. Of what does Bert then inform Cora?
(a) He wants to be an overseer.
(b) He wants to stay and help her.
(c) He is no longer going to work in the fields.
(d) He is going to go back to work in the fields.

3. Who does Cora first blame for the comment Billy makes, then realizes blame lies with Bert?
(a) Sallie.
(b) Sam.
(c) William.
(d) Norwood.

4. How does Bert feel about his actions?
(a) Sad.
(b) Proud.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Embarrassed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sam ask if it would be acceptable to take Sallie's luggage out the front door to the car?

2. What happens from the accident on, between the Colonel and Bert?

3. What does this guest relate to the Colonel?

4. What is the real outrage about Bert's behavior?

5. On what subject do Bert, Cora and William stay?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Bert try to justify his position?

3. How does the Colonel respond to Sam's question? What does Sam say about Bert? What stops the Colonel from fully processing what Sam has said to him?

4. What is happening outside? What does Bert do?

5. Who does Bert pass as he leaves?

6. What does Cora say in response to Bert?

7. What does Cora try to do, one more time, regarding Bert?

8. When does the play begin? Who are the first two characters introduced? Describe them.

9. What does Norwood do when he enters the room?

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

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