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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Avery do for a living?
(a) He is a preacher.
(b) He is a blacksmith.
(c) He is a carpenter.
(d) He is a teacher.

3. 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 is terrified at the possibility.
(c) He thinks she is being ridiculous.
(d) He is amused because there is no such thing as ghosts.

4. Doaker gives long instructions on the proper way to buy what grocery item?
(a) Collard greens.
(b) Okra.
(c) Cow intestines.
(d) Ham hocks.

5. Who teases Doaker about the women who are after him?
(a) Berniece.
(b) Boy Willie.
(c) Lymon.
(d) Avery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Boy Willie think is the most significant part of the piano?

3. What type of song does Boy Willie play on the piano?

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

5. Which character used to polish the piano every morning?

(see the answer key)

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