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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who tells Lymon that he'll eventually get what he wants from women as long as he keeps hoping?
(a) Berniece.
(b) Boy Willie.
(c) Doaker.
(d) Maretha.

6. How much money does Boy Willie promise to Berniece for the sale of the piano?
(a) Boy Willie makes no monetary promises to Berniece.
(b) None of the money.
(c) All of the money.
(d) Half the money.

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

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

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

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

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

12. What does Boy Willie use to block the door of the young woman's room?
(a) A chair.
(b) A mirror.
(c) The dresser.
(d) The bed.

13. What does Berniece send Maretha in to do when Boy Willie is telling her stories?
(a) To get her hair done.
(b) To take a bath.
(c) To wash her hands.
(d) To change her clothes.

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

15. What is the name of Avery's new landlord?
(a) Crawley.
(b) Champs.
(c) Cohen.
(d) Coleander.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Avery imply deserved to die?

2. Which character begins to play the piano, calling out to the family's ancestors to save the situation?

3. What does Wining Boy do when Boy Willie tries to move him from the piano?

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

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

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