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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Bert hate?
(a) Himself.
(b) His mother for having him.
(c) Both the side of himself that is forced to submit to the white men and the white men that deny him.
(d) Only his father.

3. For what does the guest chide the Colonel?
(a) For having a black mistress.
(b) For not marrying Cora.
(c) For not remarrying a white woman.
(d) For keeping a black mistress in his home like a wife.

4. What does Cora tell Bert he needs to do, regarding his behavior?
(a) He needs to tone it down.
(b) He needs to stay positive.
(c) He needs to be himself.
(d) He needs to stand strong.

5. What does Norwood warn Bert?
(a) His behavior will not be tolerated in any other house.
(b) His impudence is putting him in danger.
(c) His lies will have him hanged.
(d) The truth will get him into trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Cora and William discuss, regarding Bert?

2. What does Cora tell Bert about where he lives?

3. Through which door does Cora tell Bert to go?

4. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?

5. What does this guest relate to the Colonel?

(see the answer key)

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