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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character enters the scene and forbids the pair to move the piano any further?
(a) Maretha.
(b) Berniece.
(c) Avery.
(d) Doaker.

2. After the scene with Boy Willie and the young woman is resolved, what beverage is set out to drink?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Wine.
(c) Whisky.
(d) Tea.

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

4. Who does Avery believe is the only one that has the power to exorcise Sutter's ghost?
(a) Himself.
(b) The angels.
(c) Boy Charles.
(d) God.

5. What is Berniece afraid of waking when she plays the piano?
(a) The fear that is slumbering inside her.
(b) The sleeping spirits.
(c) The memories of her husband's death.
(d) The baby that sleeps next door.

6. Who does Berniece claim blames himself for Boy Charles' death?
(a) Lymon.
(b) Boy Willie.
(c) WIning Boy.
(d) Doaker.

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

8. What does Boy Willie grab from the stove and throw about the house?
(a) A pan of scrambled eggs.
(b) A bowl of cherries.
(c) A pot of water.
(d) A mug of milk.

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

10. What pet died when Boy Willie was a young boy?
(a) A bird.
(b) A cat.
(c) A dog.
(d) A fish.

11. In what room does Boy Willie convince the young woman to start kissing him?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In the living room.
(c) In the cellar.
(d) In the bedroom.

12. Boy Willie thinks that Berniece is teaching Maretha to live where?
(a) At the top of life.
(b) At exacly the right place in society.
(c) At the bottom of life.
(d) Above her station.

13. The thwarting character emerges from what room to stop the pair from moving the piano?
(a) The bedroom.
(b) The cellar.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The bathroom.

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

15. What does Boy Willie claim the railway sounds like when the trains hit the wind?
(a) Like a dog howling.
(b) Like a dog growling.
(c) Like a dog whining.
(d) Like a dog barking.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Boy Willie exhibits what emotion while attempting to move the piano for its potential buyer?

3. What gift does Lymon pull out of his pocket and give to Berniece?

4. With whom does Lymon end up spending the night after he returns home from his date?

5. What does Avery tell Berniece that she needs?

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