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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. What instrument does Boy Willie hope to sell to make a bit of money?
(a) A drum kit.
(b) A trombone.
(c) A piano.
(d) A cello.

2. The thwarting character emerges from what room to stop the pair from moving the piano?
(a) The cellar.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The bedroom.
(d) The bathroom.

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

4. What story does Boy Willie tell Maretha as he waxes wood for the dolly?
(a) The story of the piano's carvings.
(b) The story of his date with the young woman.
(c) The story of the Ghosts of Yellow Dog.
(d) The story of their escape from slavery.

5. Which character becomes very emotional and attacks Boy Willie upon seeing the piano moved?
(a) Doaker.
(b) Maretha.
(c) Lyman.
(d) Berniece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character believes that life would be much easier if people stayed at home and appreciated their lives instead of traveling?

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

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

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

5. Berniece and her uncle live in which city?

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