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

2. What has Wining Boy brought to the city to pawn?
(a) His car.
(b) His suit.
(c) Sheets of music.
(d) The piano.

3. When Boy Willie states that he has the power of death, who does he claim to be an equal with?
(a) The devil.
(b) God.
(c) The white man.
(d) The angels.

4. What does Boy Willie use to block the door of the young woman's room?
(a) The bed.
(b) A chair.
(c) A mirror.
(d) The dresser.

5. How does Boy Willie react to Berniece's claim that she has seen a ghost?
(a) He is confused why the ghost would come to her.
(b) He thinks she is being ridiculous.
(c) He is amused because there is no such thing as ghosts.
(d) He is terrified at the possibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lymon admit that he was interested in but wasn't quick enough to get to?

2. What gift does Lymon pull out of his pocket and give to Berniece?

3. When Wining Boy returns from the city, where has Berniece gone?

4. The thwarting character emerges from what room to stop the pair from moving the piano?

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

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