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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 does Sam slyly inform the Colonel about Bert?
(a) He has seen Bert using the front door.
(b) Bert is moving back north.
(c) Bert already took Sallie's luggage out the front door.
(d) Bert has not yet arrived home.

2. What happens as Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?
(a) Sallie enters.
(b) Billy enters.
(c) Bert enters.
(d) Norwood enters.

3. For what does Cora plead with Bert?
(a) To be polite to the Colonel.
(b) To go to his room.
(c) To move north.
(d) To leave now.

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

5. What does Bert try to do regarding his position?
(a) Lessen it.
(b) Deny it.
(c) Justify it.
(d) Ignore it.

Short Answer Questions

1. When and where does the play begin?

2. Who is Colonel Thomas Norwood?

3. How does Bert react to their explanation?

4. Who arrives as Sallie departs?

5. Who is Sam?

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