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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What statement does Boy Willie make about death?
(a) That he is not afraid of death.
(b) That he hopes to die young.
(c) That death is inevitable for everyone.
(d) That the idea of death terrifies him.

2. How much has the potential buyer promised to pay for the piano in relation to his previous offer?
(a) He offers to pay more than previously offered.
(b) He offers to pay the same amount as previously offered.
(c) He offers to pay less than previously offered.
(d) There is no mention of how much the buyer has offered to pay for the piano.

3. What does Avery argue that a pastor needs to attract an audience?
(a) A wife.
(b) A strong voice.
(c) Fancy clothes.
(d) Jazzy music.

4. What has Avery's new landlord given to the new church?
(a) A stack of Bibles.
(b) A loan.
(c) Sheet music.
(d) A new piano.

5. Who does Lymon admit that he was interested in but wasn't quick enough to get to?
(a) Dolly.
(b) Ola.
(c) Boy Willie's date.
(d) Berniece.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Berniece claim her mother could hear when the piano was played?

2. How does Berniece respond to the news that Boy Willie intends to remove the piano?

3. Who does Avery imply deserved to die?

4. What is the real name of the Yellow Dog railway?

5. Which character openly discusses his hopes of finding a good job and bettering his life?

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