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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Berniece ask Avery to do now that Maretha has seen Sutter's ghost?
(a) Burn the house down.
(b) Transform the house into a church.
(c) Bless the house.
(d) Take the piano out of the house.

2. What sound is heard as the pair are attempting to move the piano for the potential buyer?
(a) Sutter's ghost screaming.
(b) Sutter's ghost whispering.
(c) Sutter's ghost singing.
(d) Sutter's ghost moaning.

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

4. What card game does Doaker frequently play?
(a) Poker.
(b) Solitaire.
(c) Hearts.
(d) Euchre.

5. Who does Lymon admit that he was interested in but wasn't quick enough to get to?
(a) Boy Willie's date.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Berniece.
(d) Ola.

6. What are the final words spoken in the play before the stage lights fade to black?
(a) "The piano is safe now."
(b) "Thank you."
(c) "Get out."
(d) "God bless this house."

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

8. Who does Boy Willie ask to help move the piano?
(a) Doaker.
(b) Lymon.
(c) Berniece.
(d) Wining Boy.

9. What does Avery tell Berniece that she needs?
(a) Someone to surprise her.
(b) Someone to love her.
(c) Someone to support her.
(d) Someone to tell her the truth.

10. Who tells Berniece to stop carrying the load of her family history?
(a) Doaker.
(b) Boy Willie.
(c) Avery.
(d) Wining Boy.

11. Which character arrives to the final scene late, searching for Lymon to go to the movies?
(a) Grace.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Mama Ola.
(d) Maretha.

12. While Boy Willie and the young woman are kissing, what is broken, waking up the family?
(a) A lamp.
(b) A flower vase.
(c) A picture frame.
(d) A window.

13. What does Wining Boy do when Boy Willie tries to move him from the piano?
(a) He spreads his arms over the keys.
(b) He wraps his legs around the piano bench, refusing to budge.
(c) He lays his head down on the piano lid.
(d) He clenches his fists around the sheets of music.

14. What does Avery suggest Berniece start doing to keep herself busy and involved in the church?
(a) A Bible study.
(b) A Sunday school.
(c) A band.
(d) A choir.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what room does Boy Willie convince the young woman to start kissing him?

2. After the scene with Boy Willie and the young woman is resolved, what beverage is set out to drink?

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

4. Who does Avery believe is the only one that has the power to exorcise Sutter's ghost?

5. What does Berniece tell Maretha would make the process of combing her hair easier?

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