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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Boy Willie encourage Berniece to do to get rid of the ghost?
(a) Wash the floors.
(b) Sell the piano.
(c) Cut off her hair.
(d) Read the Bible.

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

4. How does Boy Willie react to the story of Boy Charles' death?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is stunned.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is enraged.

5. The piano is stolen from the Sutter home during which holiday celebration?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Memorial Day.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Halloween.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Sutter's wife feel about the trade of her slaves for the piano?

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

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

4. After meeting a ghost on the railroad tracks, Wining Boy claims that he has had good luck for how long?

5. What does Doaker believe is the significance of Sutter's blue suit?

(see the answer key)

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