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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 has Wining Boy brought to the city to pawn?
(a) The piano.
(b) His suit.
(c) Sheets of music.
(d) His car.

2. In the aftermath of the theft, where was Lymon shot?
(a) In the stomach.
(b) In the head.
(c) In the leg.
(d) In the back.

3. How much fruit does Lyman and Boy Willie sell on the day that Wining Boy goes to the city?
(a) Nearly all.
(b) They sell every last one.
(c) A little.
(d) They sell none.

4. Which character openly discusses his hopes of finding a good job and bettering his life?
(a) Boy Willie.
(b) Lymon.
(c) Wining Boy.
(d) Doaker.

5. What is Lymon's last name?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Avery.
(c) Macintosh.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character used to polish the piano every morning?

2. What does Avery tell Berniece that she needs?

3. What does Boy Willie hope to buy from Sutter?

4. Which member of the family comes downstairs to find Boy Willie and the young woman kissing?

5. What is the name of the young woman that Boy Willie comes home with?

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