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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Berniece claim her mother could hear when the piano was played?
(a) The singing of the slaves.
(b) The moaning of the undead.
(c) The music of heaven.
(d) Her father speaking to her.

3. What gift does Lymon pull out of his pocket and give to Berniece?
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) A bottle of perfume.
(c) A small box of chocolates.
(d) A single red rose.

4. When did Berniece stop playing the piano?
(a) When her mother died.
(b) When her sister died.
(c) When her father died.
(d) When her husband died.

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

6. Lymon compliments Berniece on what article of clothing?
(a) Her work uniform.
(b) Her Sunday dress.
(c) Her new shoes.
(d) Her nightgown.

7. Which character arrives holding a Bible, preparing for the exorcism?
(a) Dolly.
(b) Avery.
(c) Doaker.
(d) Grace.

8. When the dead pet was not resurrected, what animal did Boy Willie kill in retaliation?
(a) A chicken.
(b) A cat.
(c) A horse.
(d) A cow.

9. How far does the pair move the piano before their attempts are thwarted?
(a) They move the piano out onto the lawn.
(b) They move the piano to the other side of the room.
(c) They are unable to move the piano.
(d) They move the piano to the truck.

10. What role will Berniece play in Avery's new church?
(a) The choir director.
(b) A deaconess.
(c) The secretary.
(d) An elder.

11. How many times does Boy Willie take the young woman out on a date?
(a) Once.
(b) Five times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Twice.

12. How much has the potential buyer promised to pay for the piano in relation to his previous offer?
(a) There is no mention of how much the buyer has offered to pay for the piano.
(b) He offers to pay more than previously offered.
(c) He offers to pay less than previously offered.
(d) He offers to pay the same amount as previously offered.

13. Who arrives to the final scene late with rope to move the piano?
(a) Dolly,
(b) Grace.
(c) Wining Boy.
(d) Lymon.

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

15. What story does Boy Willie tell Maretha as he waxes wood for the dolly?
(a) The story of the piano's carvings.
(b) The story of the Ghosts of Yellow Dog.
(c) The story of his date with the young woman.
(d) The story of their escape from slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. The thwarting character demands that the pair wait for which character to return home before selling the piano?

2. What has Avery's new landlord given to the new church?

3. What does Avery claim is doing God's work in the town?

4. WIning Boy has written a song about whom, which he plays in the final scene of the play?

5. Which of the following items does Avery NOT use during his exorcism of the house?

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