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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is described as never being able to hold down a job and constantly getting into trouble?
(a) Boy Willie.
(b) Wining Boy.
(c) Lymon.
(d) Doaker.

2. What is the name of the young woman that Boy Willie comes home with?
(a) Hope.
(b) Grace.
(c) Charity.
(d) Joy.

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

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

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

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

7. How does Berniece respond to the news that Boy Willie intends to remove the piano?
(a) She is infuriated.
(b) She is apathetic.
(c) She is amused.
(d) She is confused.

8. Who asks Boy Willie about the outcome of his date with the young woman?
(a) Berniece.
(b) Boy Willie.
(c) Lymon.
(d) Doaker.

9. What advice does Berniece give to Maretha as she is combing her hair?
(a) To purse her lips to attract attention.
(b) To cross her legs like a lady.
(c) To hold her head up.
(d) To straighten her back.

10. After his meeting with the landlord, what has Avery come to ask Berniece?
(a) To marry him.
(b) For a loan.
(c) To teach the Sunday school.
(d) To be his church pianist.

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

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

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

14. What does Avery argue that a pastor needs to attract an audience?
(a) Jazzy music.
(b) A wife.
(c) A strong voice.
(d) Fancy clothes.

15. How does the family member respond to the sight of Boy Willie and the young woman kissing?
(a) By breaking out into laughter.
(b) By demanding that Boy WIllie and woman leave.
(c) By cursing Boy WIllie and the woman but allowing them to stay.
(d) By turning around and ignoring the scene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Berniece to stop carrying the load of her family history?

2. What is Berniece preparing when Avery comes for a surprise visit?

3. Who did Boy Willie beg to resurrect his dead pet?

4. What does Boy Willie leave the house to retrieve, hoping that it will help him move the piano?

5. Lymon compliments Berniece on what article of clothing?

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