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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the first scene of the second act begin?

2. Why do they form this?

3. What does Bert do to Norwood?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Bert used to be Norwood's favorite.

Part 1) Why might Bert have been Norwood's favorite?

Part 2) What changed this? How is Norwood to blame for this change?

Part 3) How does Norwood's attitude towards Bert reflect how he feels about the rest of his children with Cora and possibly his other "darkies" as well?

Essay Topic 3

Sallie secretly is training to be a school teacher.

Part 1) Why is this a secret? Why does the Colonel send her to school in the first place?

Part 2) How does the Colonel's sending Sallie to school reflect his attitude towards his mulatto children?

Part 3) Why might Sallie want to be a school teacher? How would Norwood react if he was to find out? Why?

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