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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. What will the Colonel not tolerate from a "darkie," especially his own child?
(a) Such industriousness.
(b) Such insolence.
(c) Such happiness.
(d) Such laziness.

2. To whom is Cora speaking at the end of the scene?
(a) Norwood.
(b) Sam.
(c) William.
(d) Bert.

3. What do Cora and Bert begin to do, after he tells her this news?
(a) They begin to argue again.
(b) They hug.
(c) They begin to understand one another.
(d) They begin to cry.

4. What does Bert plan when these people come for him?
(a) Turn himself in.
(b) To take some down with him.
(c) Run away.
(d) Hide.

5. After Higgins and Norwood leave, who enters again?
(a) Sallie.
(b) Cora.
(c) Bert.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?

2. With whom did Bert have dinner?

3. Who is on time to the scheduled six o'clock meeting?

4. On what subject do Bert, Cora and William stay?

5. What do the two men do?

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