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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?
2. For what does the guest chide the Colonel?
3. How does Bert react to their explanation?
4. Where do Sally and Bert go when he pulls up outside?
5. What does Bert once accidentally do when he is a young boy?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does this scene open?
2. How does the second act begin?
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. Who does Bert pass as he leaves?
5. Why do things become violent between Norwood and Bert?
6. What is Cora's response to William's request?
7. How does Bert feel about his mother's advice?
8. What does the Undertaker decide about Cora?
9. How does this guest send the Colonel over the edge, regarding Bert?
10. How does Bert try to justify his position?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The characters walk a fine line regarding the parentage of Cora's children.
Part 1) How do they each walk a fine line? Why do they walk a fine line?
Part 2) Do others in the community do the same as well? Why or why not?
Part 3) What is the purpose for this denial? How does this denial affect the plot of the story?
Essay Topic 2
Norwood does not tolerate disrespect from his "darkies."
Part 1) How have his "darkies" been disrespectful to him? How does this affect Norwood?
Part 2) Would you agree that disrespect has been shown? Explain.
Part 3) How would you react if you were one of Norwood's "darkies?" Why?
Essay Topic 3
Bert commits suicide.
Part 1) Why does he commit suicide? What other options did he have?
Part 2) Could he have survived? Why or why not?
Part 3) What is the purpose of Bert's death? What message is the author trying to convey to the reader or audience member?
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