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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 he hopes to die young.
(b) That he is not afraid of death.
(c) That death is inevitable for everyone.
(d) That the idea of death terrifies him.

2. What type of song does Boy Willie play on the piano?
(a) A jazzy boogie-woogie.
(b) A beginner's song.
(c) An advanced jig.
(d) A dreamy lullabye.

3. What is the real name of the Yellow Dog railway?
(a) The Yazoo Delta Railway.
(b) The Razor Delta Railway.
(c) The Yahoo Delta Railway.
(d) The Rainbow Delta Railway.

4. What does Doaker do for a living?
(a) He is a steward.
(b) He is a conductor.
(c) He performs maintenance.
(d) He is a cook.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who purchases clothing from Wining Boy?

2. Which character states that the law of the white man is meaningless, and he has created a new set of laws?

3. How much has the potential buyer promised to pay for the piano in relation to his previous offer?

4. What were the men attempting to steal?

5. What role will Berniece play in Avery's new church?

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