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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which member of the Sutter family desperately wanted the piano?
(a) Lillian.
(b) Constance.
(c) Ophelia.
(d) Veronica.

2. Which of the following was NOT an element in Avery's significant dream?
(a) Hobos.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Babies.
(d) Wolves.

3. How did Sutter's wife feel about the trade of her slaves for the piano?
(a) She regretted the trade.
(b) She was apathetic toward the trade.
(c) She was angered by the trade.
(d) She was pleased with the trade.

4. How does Berniece respond to Avery's question?
(a) She is not interested in anything Avery has to say.
(b) She tells him that it's not a good time to talk about these matters.
(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.

5. Which character is described as never being able to hold down a job and constantly getting into trouble?
(a) Boy Willie.
(b) Wining Boy.
(c) Doaker.
(d) Lymon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Berniece respond to the unexpected gift from Lymon?

2. What sound is heard by the characters who attempt to move the piano?

3. What were the men attempting to steal?

4. Which character admits to having spent time in prison?

5. When Boy Willie realizes that Wining Boy is in town, what does he ask him for?

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