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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What beverage do the men drink while discussing Parchman Prison?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Wine.
(c) Beer.
(d) Vodka.

2. Who carved the piano legs at Sutter's request?
(a) Doaker's father.
(b) Doaker's son.
(c) Doaker's grandfather.
(d) Doaker.

3. How does Berniece respond to Avery's question?
(a) She tells him that it's not a good time to talk about these matters.
(b) She is not interested in anything Avery has to say.
(c) Avery is always talking and never listening.
(d) There is no hope for Avery to ever start his church, and he should stop pestering her.

4. What has Wining Boy brought to the city to pawn?
(a) Sheets of music.
(b) His car.
(c) His suit.
(d) The piano.

5. How much money does Wining Boy ask for as a loan from Doaker?
(a) Twenty dollars.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) Fifty dollars.
(d) Ten dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boy Willie threaten to do to the piano?

2. What does Boy Willie think is the most significant part of the piano?

3. Which of the following characters does NOT attempt to move the piano?

4. What problem continually plagues Boy Willie and Lyman as they attempt to sell their fruit?

5. What does Berniece do for a living?

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