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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Wining Boy's late ex-wife?
(a) Cleopatra.
(b) Clarity.
(c) Clementine.
(d) Cleotha.

3. Lymon wants to go to what city, hoping for better treatment from white people?
(a) New York.
(b) Pittsburgh.
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) Seattle.

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

5. What problem continually plagues Boy Willie and Lyman as they attempt to sell their fruit?
(a) Their money keeps getting stolen.
(b) The two men keep bickering.
(c) Their fruit keeps rotting.
(d) Their truck keeps breaking down.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Doaker suspect Berniece is having a relationship with?

2. What beverage do the men drink while discussing Parchman Prison?

3. How does Boy Willie react to Berniece's claim that she has seen a ghost?

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

5. What does Boy Willie think is the most significant part of the piano?

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