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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) Wining Boy.
(d) Lymon.

2. Before the dream in which Avery was told to change his profession, what did he do for a living?
(a) He was an elevator operator.
(b) He was a hotel concierge.
(c) He was a traveling chef.
(d) He was a window washer.

3. Which of the following characters does Boy Willie NOT ask about the potential buyer of the piano?
(a) Doaker.
(b) Berniece.
(c) Avery.
(d) Maretha.

4. What does Doaker believe is the significance of Sutter's blue suit?
(a) Doaker believes it was the suit Sutter was wearing when he fell in love.
(b) Doaker believes it was his burial suit.
(c) Doaker believes it was the first suit Sutter purchased.
(d) Doaker believes it was the suit Sutter was wearing when he died.

5. How much fruit does Boy Willie tell Avery he can take free of charge?
(a) As much as he wants.
(b) Five.
(c) Zero.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Avery's church?

2. Whose ghost does Berniece think she has seen?

3. What were the men attempting to steal?

4. What does Avery do for a living?

5. Boy Willie is trying to sell his fruit in what type of neighborhood?

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