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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens from the accident on, between the Colonel and Bert?
(a) Both of their personalities change.
(b) Resentment grows on both sides.
(c) Sadness grows on both sides.
(d) Love grows on both sides.

2. Why does Sallie come in?
(a) To say good-bye.
(b) To say hello.
(c) To visit with her father.
(d) To see her mother.

3. Soon after, which son comes in?
(a) Billy.
(b) Sam.
(c) William.
(d) Bert.

4. What does Robert do as the act ends?
(a) Walks proudly out the front door.
(b) Hugs the Colonel.
(c) Runs out the back door.
(d) Goes to his room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Cora plead with Bert?

2. What else do the two men discuss?

3. What is true about the relationship between the Colonel and Bert, up until this accident?

4. On what does little Billy begin playing?

5. What does this guest relate to the Colonel?

(see the answer key)

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