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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 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.

2. What does Boy Willie hope to buy from Sutter?
(a) His land.
(b) His piano.
(c) His crops.
(d) His house.

3. What does Boy Willie threaten to do to the piano?
(a) He threatens to steal it in the night.
(b) He threatens to stomp it to dust.
(c) He threatens to burn it.
(d) He threatens to chop it in half.

4. What beverage do the men drink while discussing Parchman Prison?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Wine.
(d) Beer.

5. After meeting a ghost on the railroad tracks, Wining Boy claims that he has had good luck for how long?
(a) Thirty days.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose death does Berniece accuse Boy Willie of having a hand in?

3. How does Boy Willie react to Berniece's claim that she has seen a ghost?

4. How much fruit does Boy Willie tell Avery he can take free of charge?

5. What does Boy Willie tell Wining Boy that he wants to purchase?

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