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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. Before the dream in which Avery was told to change his profession, what did he do for a living?
(a) He was a window washer.
(b) He was an elevator operator.
(c) He was a hotel concierge.
(d) He was a traveling chef.

2. What is the name of Berniece's daughter?
(a) Mama Ola.
(b) Maretha.
(c) Molly.
(d) Margret.

3. What does Doaker believe is the significance of Sutter's blue suit?
(a) Doaker believes it was the first suit Sutter purchased.
(b) Doaker believes it was the suit Sutter was wearing when he died.
(c) Doaker believes it was his burial suit.
(d) Doaker believes it was the suit Sutter was wearing when he fell in love.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Whose death does Berniece accuse Boy Willie of having a hand in?

4. What color is the ghost that Lyman claims killed Sutter?

5. What does Avery do for a living?

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