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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Bert seem to mean what he says to Cora?
(a) Yes.
(b) A little.
(c) Maybe.
(d) No.

2. For what does she blame him?
(a) All that has happened.
(b) Her many children.
(c) Her poor health.
(d) His own death.

3. From where does Cora come?
(a) Upstairs.
(b) Downstairs.
(c) Outside.
(d) The kitchen.

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

5. With whom did Bert have dinner?
(a) The Colonel.
(b) William.
(c) Cora.
(d) Sallie.

6. How does Cora react when she sees what has taken place?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Horrified.
(c) Excited.
(d) Relieved.

7. What does Norwood finally say Bert is allowed to do?
(a) Run away.
(b) Talk to him.
(c) Go to his room.
(d) Eat dinner.

8. When making his point about his "colored folks," who is Norwood's one exception?
(a) William.
(b) Bert.
(c) Cora.
(d) Billy.

9. Where does Cora tell Bert to hide?
(a) The airport.
(b) In the swamp.
(c) The basement.
(d) His room.

10. What is the Colonel holding?
(a) A knife.
(b) The telephone.
(c) A letter.
(d) His pistol.

11. What is Bert taunting Norwood to do?
(a) Shoot him.
(b) Listen to him.
(c) Strangle him.
(d) Stab him.

12. What does Cora take the time to try one more time, regarding Bert?
(a) To convince Bert to leave.
(b) To convince Bert to go to his room.
(c) To convince Bert to treat Norwood with respect.
(d) To convince Bert to stand his ground.

13. Who is on time to the scheduled six o'clock meeting?
(a) William.
(b) Cora.
(c) Bert.
(d) The Colonel.

14. What happens when Bert refuses?
(a) The two stop arguing.
(b) Things become violent.
(c) Norwood calls the police.
(d) Norwood leaves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bert react to her suggestion?

2. What does Norwood think about but not do to Bert?

3. What does Bert do to Norwood?

4. What does Bert plan when these people come for him?

5. Who is not on time to the six o'clock meeting?

(see the answer keys)

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