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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) Avery.
(b) Boy Willie.
(c) Lymon.
(d) Doaker.

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

3. How does Boy Willie react to Berniece's claim that she has seen a ghost?
(a) He is amused because there is no such thing as ghosts.
(b) He thinks she is being ridiculous.
(c) He is terrified at the possibility.
(d) He is confused why the ghost would come to her.

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

5. What does Boy Willie hope to buy from Sutter?
(a) His piano.
(b) His house.
(c) His crops.
(d) His land.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Doaker do for a living?

2. What is the last name of the family that the story focuses on?

3. Which character admits to being on the run from the police?

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

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

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