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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Boy Willie beg to resurrect his dead pet?

2. Boy Willie exhibits what emotion while attempting to move the piano for its potential buyer?

3. The thwarting character demands that the pair wait for which character to return home before selling the piano?

4. What weapon does Berniece retrieve to protect herself and her belongings?

5. Who does Avery believe is the only one that has the power to exorcise Sutter's ghost?

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

Both Cleotha and Crawley are remembered by their mourning spouses throughout the play. Explain how Crawley and Cleotha died and compare/contrast the ways that their spouses keep their memories alive.

Essay Topic 3

Boy Willie and Berniece have an equal claim to the piano in the play. Explain the reason why the siblings have come into possession of the piano. Compare/contrast the way that both of the siblings view the piano's place in their past and their future.

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