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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of song does Maretha play on the piano?
(a) A beginner's song.
(b) A dreamy lullabye.
(c) An advanced jig.
(d) A jazzy boogie-woogie.

2. Which character admits to having spent time in prison?
(a) Berniece.
(b) Uncle Doaker.
(c) Boy Willie.
(d) Lymon.

3. What were the men attempting to steal?
(a) Cars.
(b) Lumber.
(c) Gold.
(d) Food.

4. Who teases Doaker about the women who are after him?
(a) Avery.
(b) Lymon.
(c) Boy Willie.
(d) Berniece.

5. Which man was NOT involved in the theft that landed Boy Willie in prison?
(a) Doaker.
(b) Crawley.
(c) Boy Willie.
(d) Lymon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Berniece bring her daughter at the end of the first act, in the first scene?

2. Which character admits to being on the run from the police?

3. What color is the ghost wearing?

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

5. What does Boy Willie encourage Berniece to do to get rid of the ghost?

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