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

2. What does Sallie try to do for Bert?
(a) Get him to move back north.
(b) Plead his case.
(c) Get him a hotel room.
(d) Help him move.

3. What does Norwood come in and order Bert to do?
(a) Leave out the back door.
(b) Go to his room.
(c) Move out.
(d) Sit down.

4. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?
(a) All other white men.
(b) Cora.
(c) Norwood.
(d) His grandmother.

5. Who is Colonel Thomas Norwood?
(a) A plantation owner who is about 60.
(b) A school teacher who is about 40.
(c) A wealthy businessman who is about 60.
(d) An overseer who is about 40.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the consequences for Bert's accident?

2. How does Bert feel about this entire situation?

3. What else do the two men discuss?

4. Who is the first-born son of Cora and the Colonel?

5. What does Bert believe he should not have to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Bert dismiss their concerns?

3. Why is Sam upset and scared?

4. What does the Undertaker decide about Cora?

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

6. How does this scene open?

7. What happens as Act I closes?

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

9. Why does the Undertaker ask Sam to find Cora?

10. How does this guest send the Colonel over the edge, regarding Bert?

(see the answer keys)

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