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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 does Boy Willie think is the most significant part of the piano?
(a) The legs.
(b) The keys.
(c) The wood.
(d) The music.

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

3. 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.

4. Lymon and Boy Willie have come to sell what fruit?
(a) Watermelon.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Tomatoes.
(d) Bananas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Boy Willie expect to teach Maretha about the significance of the piano?

2. When Boy Willie realizes that Wining Boy is in town, what does he ask him for?

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

4. Doaker gives long instructions on the proper way to buy what grocery item?

5. Lymon wants to go to what city, hoping for better treatment from white people?

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