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

2. What does Boy Willie think is the most significant part of the piano?
(a) The keys.
(b) The legs.
(c) The wood.
(d) The music.

3. Who does Avery imply deserved to die?
(a) Crawley.
(b) Boy Charles.
(c) Sutter.
(d) Mama Ola.

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

5. What does Doaker believe he sees Sutter's ghost doing, which he refuses to tell his sister about?
(a) Chasing after Boy Willie.
(b) Following Maretha to school.
(c) Playing the piano.
(d) Staring at Berniece while she slept.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Berniece afraid of waking when she plays the piano?

2. In the aftermath of the theft, where was Lymon shot?

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

4. After the story about Boy Charles' death, what does the family hear Maretha doing at the end of the first act?

5. Which man was NOT involved in the theft that landed Boy Willie in prison?

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