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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who overhears the conversation between Berniece and Maretha and tells Berniece that she is saying horrible things to her daughter?
(a) Lymon.
(b) Wining Boy.
(c) Doaker.
(d) Boy Willie.

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

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

5. When Berniece sees Boy Willie telling Maretha stories, what does she ask Boy Willie to do?
(a) Get out of her house.
(b) Write the stories in a book for Maretha.
(c) Play the piano and sing his stories.
(d) To tell Maretha the story of the piano.

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

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

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

10. Where does Lymon sleep in the Charles household?
(a) Lymon does not sleep at the Charles home.
(b) In his own bedroom.
(c) Out on the porch.
(d) On the couch.

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

12. Why does Lymon say that his date has been canceled?
(a) Because his date drank too much.
(b) Because his date swore too much.
(c) Because his date wore too much perfume.
(d) Because his date ate too much.

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

14. Who does Berniece order out of the room once she pulls the gun?
(a) Avery.
(b) Maretha.
(c) Doaker.
(d) Boy Willie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the real name of the Yellow Dog railway?

2. What card game does Doaker frequently play?

3. The thwarting character emerges from what room to stop the pair from moving the piano?

4. Who does Boy Willie ask to help move the piano?

5. What advice does Berniece give to Maretha as she is combing her hair?

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