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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. Which character believes that life would be much easier if people stayed at home and appreciated their lives instead of traveling?
(a) Boy Willie.
(b) Doaker.
(c) Lymon.
(d) Avery.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boy Willie threaten to do to the piano?

2. What type of song does Maretha play on the piano?

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

4. Which of the following was NOT an element in Avery's significant dream?

5. What color is the ghost wearing?

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