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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What statement does Boy Willie make about death?
(a) That death is inevitable for everyone.
(b) That he hopes to die young.
(c) That he is not afraid of death.
(d) That the idea of death terrifies him.

2. What does Berniece tell Maretha would make the process of combing her hair easier?
(a) If Maretha were a boy.
(b) If Maretha were more responsible.
(c) If Maretha were prettier.
(d) If Maretha were older.

3. Who does Avery imply deserved to die?
(a) Boy Charles.
(b) Sutter.
(c) Mama Ola.
(d) Crawley.

4. After the story about Boy Charles' death, what does the family hear Maretha doing at the end of the first act?
(a) Singing.
(b) Praying.
(c) Screaming.
(d) Crying.

5. Who purchases clothing from Wining Boy?
(a) Sutter.
(b) Doaker.
(c) Lymon.
(d) Boy Willie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to enter the young woman's room while Boy Willie was there?

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

3. Which of the following was NOT an element in Avery's significant dream?

4. How much money does Boy Willie promise to Berniece for the sale of the piano?

5. Which of the following characters is NOT involved in stealing the piano from the Sutter home?

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