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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 is the last name of the family that the story focuses on?
(a) Charles.
(b) Sutter.
(c) Brown.
(d) Doaker.

2. Who does Boy Willie expect to teach Maretha about the significance of the piano?
(a) Berniece.
(b) Doaker.
(c) Momma Ola.
(d) Avery.

3. Doaker works for what type of transportation?
(a) Airplanes.
(b) Trains.
(c) Taxis.
(d) Subways.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teases Doaker about the women who are after him?

2. Berniece and her uncle live in which city?

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

4. What color is the ghost wearing?

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

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