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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Boy Willie about the outcome of his date with the young woman?

2. What does Boy Willie grab from the stove and throw about the house?

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

4. Who tries to enter the young woman's room while Boy Willie was there?

5. What story does Boy Willie tell Maretha as he waxes wood for the dolly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Because of the history of slavery within the Charles family, there is another prevalent theme of revenge, since the men in the Charles family desire to steal back what was stolen from them by the Sutters.

Part 1. Briefly describe one scene of revenge within the play.

Part 2. Explain why the Charles family member acting on revenge thought that this would earn them back what was stolen.

Part 3. Explain the outcome of the revengeful act. In your opinion. Was it worth the risk of being caught?

Essay Topic 2

This history of slavery within the Charles family repeats itself throughout the text. Briefly explain the ways that slavery has affected the Charles family in the past, the present, and the future?

Essay Topic 3

The piano itself is arguably the strongest symbol in the entire play. Explain the history of the piano and briefly discuss why the physical structure of the piano can be seen as a symbol within the Charles family.

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