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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. Which character used to polish the piano every morning?
(a) Mama Ola.
(b) Uncle Doaker.
(c) Berniece.
(d) Boy Willie.

2. Which character becomes very emotional and attacks Boy Willie upon seeing the piano moved?
(a) Maretha.
(b) Doaker.
(c) Lyman.
(d) Berniece.

3. How much fruit does Boy Willie tell Avery he can take free of charge?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Zero.
(d) As much as he wants.

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

5. What does Doaker do for a living?
(a) He is a steward.
(b) He performs maintenance.
(c) He is a cook.
(d) He is a conductor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is said to have played the carved piano until his/her death?

2. Which character states that the law of the white man is meaningless, and he has created a new set of laws?

3. What does Wining Boy carry with him that has a weight as heavy as a piano?

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

5. What does Boy Willie encourage Berniece to do to get rid of the ghost?

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