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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. Which character believes that life would be much easier if people stayed at home and appreciated their lives instead of traveling?
(a) Doaker.
(b) Lymon.
(c) Boy Willie.
(d) Avery.

2. Who does the grocery shopping in the Charles home?
(a) Maretha.
(b) Boy Willie.
(c) Doaker.
(d) Berniece.

3. Which character states that the law of the white man is meaningless, and he has created a new set of laws?
(a) Boy Willie.
(b) Doaker.
(c) Lymon.
(d) Wining Boy.

4. Who does Doaker suspect Berniece is having a relationship with?
(a) Avery.
(b) Wining Boy.
(c) Lymon.
(d) Sutter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lymon wants to go to what city, hoping for better treatment from white people?

2. What beverage do the men drink while discussing Parchman Prison?

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

4. Doaker gives long instructions on the proper way to buy what grocery item?

5. Who does Boy Willie expect to teach Maretha about the significance of the piano?

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