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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT an element in Avery's significant dream?
(a) Wolves.
(b) Hobos.
(c) Babies.
(d) Sheep.

2. When Wining Boy returns home from the city, how much money does he say he received?
(a) Twenty dollars.
(b) He received no money.
(c) Five dollars.
(d) Ten dollars.

3. Which character is described as never being able to hold down a job and constantly getting into trouble?
(a) Doaker.
(b) Boy Willie.
(c) Wining Boy.
(d) Lymon.

4. What is Berniece afraid of waking when she plays the piano?
(a) The memories of her husband's death.
(b) The baby that sleeps next door.
(c) The fear that is slumbering inside her.
(d) The sleeping spirits.

5. 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 amused because there is no such thing as ghosts.
(c) He is confused why the ghost would come to her.
(d) He thinks she is being ridiculous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Doaker suspect Berniece is having a relationship with?

2. How much fruit does Lyman and Boy Willie sell on the day that Wining Boy goes to the city?

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

4. Which character has a change of heart after seeing Sutter's ghost and now believes that the piano should be sold?

5. Who does the grocery shopping in the Charles home?

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