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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. Which character admits to being on the run from the police?
(a) Boy Willie.
(b) Lymon.
(c) Sutter.
(d) Uncle Doaker.

2. After meeting a ghost on the railroad tracks, Wining Boy claims that he has had good luck for how long?
(a) Three years.
(b) Three days.
(c) Thirty days.
(d) Thirty years.

3. What instrument does Boy Willie hope to sell to make a bit of money?
(a) A drum kit.
(b) A cello.
(c) A trombone.
(d) A piano.

4. What were the men attempting to steal?
(a) Lumber.
(b) Food.
(c) Gold.
(d) Cars.

5. What was Wining Boy's profession?
(a) He was a coal miner.
(b) He was a recording star.
(c) He was a wine maker.
(d) He was a backup dancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters does Boy Willie NOT ask about the potential buyer of the piano?

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

3. How much fruit does Boy Willie tell Avery he can take free of charge?

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

5. What does Avery do for a living?

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