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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. For whom is Cora scared?
(a) William.
(b) Bert.
(c) The Colonel.
(d) Billy.

2. On what subject do Bert, Cora and William stay?
(a) Bert's perceived arrogance.
(b) William's son.
(c) Sallie's leaving.
(d) Bert's schooling.

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

4. Who do these two men find?
(a) Cora.
(b) Norwood.
(c) Sam.
(d) Sallie.

5. What does Norwood come in and order Bert to do?
(a) Go to his room.
(b) Sit down.
(c) Move out.
(d) Leave out the back door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Soon after, which son comes in?

2. What else do the two men discuss?

3. When making his point about his "colored folks," who is Norwood's one exception?

4. How does Bert respond to Cora's request, regarding the Colonel?

5. Tempers get to the point that the Colonel finally tries to do what to Bert?

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