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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 are the consequences for Bert's accident?
(a) The Colonel beat him mercilessly.
(b) The Colonel did not allow him to have dinner.
(c) The Colonel had to send a search party to find him.
(d) The Colonel sent him to his room.

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

3. How does Bert react to their explanation?
(a) He agrees to move north.
(b) He resents them for their concerns.
(c) He dismisses their concerns.
(d) He understands their concerns.

4. Of what does Bert then inform Cora?
(a) He wants to be an overseer.
(b) He is no longer going to work in the fields.
(c) He wants to stay and help her.
(d) He is going to go back to work in the fields.

5. Who does Cora first blame for the comment Billy makes, then realizes blame lies with Bert?
(a) Sallie.
(b) Sam.
(c) Norwood.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bert telling everyone?

2. What else do the two men discuss?

3. What comment does little Billy make?

4. Of what does Cora stop and remind the Colonel?

5. For what does Sallie want to thank Norwood?

(see the answer key)

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