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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the character who attempts to barge in on Boy Willie while he is with the young woman?

3. What is Berniece afraid of waking when she plays the piano?

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

5. Who tells Lymon that he'll eventually get what he wants from women as long as he keeps hoping?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Ghosts of Yellow Dog are important characters within the recurring theme of revenge.

Part 1. Explain the way that the Ghosts of Yellow Dog came to be.

Part 2. Discuss the way that the Ghosts of Yellow Dog exacted their revenge.

Part 3. Briefly discuss the various ways that the townsfolk viewed the acts that were considered to be the work of the Ghosts of Yellow Dog.

Essay Topic 2

Berniece finds herself in many romantic relationships throughout the course of the play. Briefly describe the three romantic relationships that she has and list the positive and negative aspects of each relationship in Berniece's life.

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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