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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name was the ghost repeating?
(a) Mama Ola.
(b) Lymon.
(c) Uncle Doaker.
(d) Boy Willie.

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

3. How did Sutter's wife feel about the trade of her slaves for the piano?
(a) She regretted the trade.
(b) She was angered by the trade.
(c) She was pleased with the trade.
(d) She was apathetic toward the trade.

4. After Lymon comes home from work and changes, what does he want to go into the city looking for?
(a) His father.
(b) Another job.
(c) A new truck.
(d) Women.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the story about Boy Charles' death, what does the family hear Maretha doing at the end of the first act?

2. What has Wining Boy brought to the city to pawn?

3. Whose ghost does Berniece think she has seen?

4. In the aftermath of the theft, where was Lymon shot?

5. Who carved the piano legs at Sutter's request?

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