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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do these two men begin to form?
(a) A prayer circle.
(b) A posse.
(c) A band.
(d) A band of brothers.

2. Tempers get to the point that the Colonel finally tries to do what to Bert?
(a) Tell his mother the truth.
(b) Send him to his room.
(c) Go to work in the fields.
(d) Throw him out.

3. When was the last time that Norwood treated Bert badly?
(a) One month ago.
(b) One year ago.
(c) Yesterday.
(d) .When he was a little boy.

4. How does Bert react to her suggestion?
(a) He cries.
(b) He does not react.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He disagrees.

5. How are both Norwood and Bert alike?
(a) They have the same first name.
(b) They are the same height.
(c) They like the same food.
(d) They let their pride dictate their lives.

6. Of what was Cora afraid?
(a) Sallie might be late.
(b) The Colonel might be late.
(c) Bert might be late.
(d) William might be late.

7. What does Norwood start off by telling Bert?
(a) He loves him.
(b) He wants to make a fresh start.
(c) He is sorry that Bert had made such a huge mistake.
(d) He does not want to beat him the way he did that once

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

9. What does Sam exit to do?
(a) Find Cora.
(b) Find the Colonel.
(c) Find Bert.
(d) Go home.

10. What point does Norwood try to make, regarding his "colored folks?"
(a) He is not the father of any of his "colored folks."
(b) He does not like his "colored folks."
(c) He never had any trouble with any of the "colored folks."
(d) He does not want any of his "colored folks" around.

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

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

13. With Norwood's death, what is Cora finally able to do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Love him.
(c) Stand up to him.
(d) Run away.

14. What connection do they make?
(a) Between Norwood's screams and his death.
(b) Between the departing Bert and Norwood's death.
(c) Between Cora standing there and Norwood's body.
(d) Between William and Cora's interaction.

15. Who has Cora invited to dinner?
(a) The Colonel.
(b) William.
(c) Mr. Higgins.
(d) Bert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Bert refuses?

2. As he leaves, who does Bert pass in the driveway?

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

4. When does Bert say he will come back to his father's house?

5. What must Bert do when he speaks?

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