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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 5, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Berniece to stop carrying the load of her family history?
(a) Wining Boy.
(b) Doaker.
(c) Avery.
(d) Boy Willie.

2. How far does the pair move the piano before their attempts are thwarted?
(a) They move the piano out onto the lawn.
(b) They are unable to move the piano.
(c) They move the piano to the truck.
(d) They move the piano to the other side of the room.

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

4. After Lymon comes home from work and changes, what does he want to go into the city looking for?
(a) His father.
(b) Women.
(c) Another job.
(d) A new truck.

5. What is the name of the character who attempts to barge in on Boy Willie while he is with the young woman?
(a) Lyle.
(b) Larry.
(c) Leroy.
(d) Lars.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night that Boy Willie brings the young woman home, where does Lymon say that he has been?

2. Before the dream in which Avery was told to change his profession, what did he do for a living?

3. Who tries to enter the young woman's room while Boy Willie was there?

4. Berniece claims she saw what before she left the house on the day that Wining Boy went to the city?

5. Who tells Berniece that Boy Willie is going to be removing the piano?

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