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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lymon say that he is looking for in a relationship?
(a) Some quick and easy love.
(b) He is not looking for any relationship at all and wishes that women would leave him alone.
(c) Something long lasting that makes him feel good about himself.
(d) Some hot drama with a beautiful woman.

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

3. What does Doaker believe he sees Sutter's ghost doing, which he refuses to tell his sister about?
(a) Staring at Berniece while she slept.
(b) Playing the piano.
(c) Chasing after Boy Willie.
(d) Following Maretha to school.

4. What is Doaker doing when Wining Boy shows up at the house?
(a) Cooking dinner.
(b) Washing dishes.
(c) Mopping floors.
(d) Hanging laundry.

5. Who is Berniece sure killed Sutter?
(a) Crawley.
(b) Boy Willie.
(c) Wining Boy.
(d) Boy Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of the family that the story focuses on?

2. What were the men attempting to steal?

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

4. What is the pair's reaction to the sudden sound coming from the piano?

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

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