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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Norwood finally say Bert is allowed to do?

3. As he leaves, who does Bert pass in the driveway?

4. How does Cora tell Bert to wait for Norwood?

5. Who is not on time to the six o'clock meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This play is more than just a study of the racial tensions facing the south after the end of slavery.

Part 1) How is it more than this? Why is it more than this?

Part 2) How can others relate to this story? What is the author's purpose in writing this play?

Part 3) How is the south in the 1930s used as a backdrop for a deeper purpose? How is this play timeless?

Essay Topic 2

Act 2, Scene 2 contains much of the play's action.

Part 1) Describe this action. What leads up to this action?

Part 2) What is the outcome of this action? Could this outcome have been different? How? Why?

Part 3) How does this scene engage the audience? Are you surprised by this action? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Bert used to be Norwood's favorite.

Part 1) Why might Bert have been Norwood's favorite?

Part 2) What changed this? How is Norwood to blame for this change?

Part 3) How does Norwood's attitude towards Bert reflect how he feels about the rest of his children with Cora and possibly his other "darkies" as well?

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