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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) Boy Willie.
(d) Doaker.

4. When Boy Willie states that he can hear his heart beating, how does he claim it beats?
(a) Just as loud as everyone else's heart.
(b) Boy Willie says that he had no heart left to beat.
(c) Louder than everyone else's heart.
(d) Softer than everyone else's heart.

5. What does Boy Willie leave the house to retrieve, hoping that it will help him move the piano?
(a) Rope.
(b) Bricks.
(c) A ramp.
(d) Wheels.

6. What advice does Lymon give to Berniece about her relationship with Avery?
(a) Lymon advises Berniece to marry Avery.
(b) Lymon advises Berniece to leave Avery.
(c) Lymon does not know that Berniece is in a relationship with Avery.
(d) Lymon advises Berniece to lie to Avery about her feelings.

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

8. When the dead pet was not resurrected, what animal did Boy Willie kill in retaliation?
(a) A chicken.
(b) A cow.
(c) A cat.
(d) A horse.

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

10. 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.

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

12. What weapon does Berniece retrieve to protect herself and her belongings?
(a) A rope.
(b) A knife.
(c) A gun.
(d) A baseball bat.

13. The thwarting character demands that the pair wait for which character to return home before selling the piano?
(a) Berniece.
(b) Lyman.
(c) Maretha.
(d) Wining Boy.

14. What is the name of the character who attempts to barge in on Boy Willie while he is with the young woman?
(a) Leroy.
(b) Lars.
(c) Larry.
(d) Lyle.

15. Who does the weapon belong to before Berniece takes it for protection?
(a) Cleotha.
(b) Mama Ola.
(c) Boy Charles.
(d) Crawley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Avery argue that a pastor needs to attract an audience?

2. When Boy Willie states that he has the power of death, who does he claim to be an equal with?

3. What does Avery tell Berniece that she needs?

4. After his meeting with the landlord, what has Avery come to ask Berniece?

5. When Berniece sees Boy Willie telling Maretha stories, what does she ask Boy Willie to do?

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