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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through which door does Cora tell Bert to go?

2. How are both Norwood and Bert alike?

3. What does Cora think Bert should do, regarding the Colonel?

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

5. What happens when Bert refuses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Two white men find Norwood dead.

Part 1) Who are these two men? Why do they assume Bert is the killer? If they had not assumed Bert was the killer, who might they have believed killed Norwood? Explain.

Part 2) Are you surprised by their response to Norwood's killing? Why or why not?

Part 3) If they had not suspected Bert as the killer, would the outcome have turned out any differently? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Bert is filled with hatred.

Part 1) Who does he hate? Why?

Part 2) What has caused this hatred? Is he able to rid himself of this hatred? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does Bert's hatred reflect that of many African Americans at this time in American history?

Essay Topic 3

Bert has seriously offended the white people in town.

Part 1) How has he seriously offended them? What is the reason for his behavior towards and around them?

Part 2) How could he have handled the situation differently to have a more positive outcome?

Part 3) What is the author's purpose for Bert's behavior?

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