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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character used to polish the piano every morning?
(a) Uncle Doaker.
(b) Berniece.
(c) Boy Willie.
(d) Mama Ola.

2. What does Wining Boy carry with him that has a weight as heavy as a piano?
(a) His questions.
(b) HIs fears.
(c) His talent.
(d) His guilt.

3. Whose death does Berniece accuse Boy Willie of having a hand in?
(a) Uncle Doaker's.
(b) Mama Ola's.
(c) Lymon's.
(d) Crawley's.

4. Which character admits to having spent time in prison?
(a) Lymon.
(b) Uncle Doaker.
(c) Boy Willie.
(d) Berniece.

5. What beverage do the men drink while discussing Parchman Prison?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Wine.
(d) Beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Doaker suspect Berniece is having a relationship with?

2. What is Doaker doing when Wining Boy shows up at the house?

3. In the aftermath of the theft, where was Lymon shot?

4. Which character states that the law of the white man is meaningless, and he has created a new set of laws?

5. Whose ghost does Berniece think she has seen?

(see the answer key)

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