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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. What does Boy Willie threaten to do to the piano?
(a) He threatens to chop it in half.
(b) He threatens to burn it.
(c) He threatens to stomp it to dust.
(d) He threatens to steal it in the night.

2. What type of song does Boy Willie play on the piano?
(a) A dreamy lullabye.
(b) A beginner's song.
(c) A jazzy boogie-woogie.
(d) An advanced jig.

3. What does Boy Willie think is the most significant part of the piano?
(a) The keys.
(b) The wood.
(c) The legs.
(d) The music.

4. What color is the ghost that Lyman claims killed Sutter?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

5. Berniece and her uncle live in which city?
(a) Pittsburgh.
(b) Pacifica.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Petosky.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character admits to having spent time in prison?

3. Where does Berniece bring her daughter at the end of the first act, in the first scene?

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

5. What does Boy Willie hope to buy from Sutter?

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