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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 his date with the young woman.
(c) The story of the piano's carvings.
(d) The story of their escape from slavery.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the trains at the railway before its name is changed?

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

3. Which character openly discusses his hopes of finding a good job and bettering his life?

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

5. What advice does Lymon give to Berniece about her relationship with Avery?

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