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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following was NOT an element in Avery's significant dream?
(a) Babies.
(b) Wolves.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Hobos.

3. Who does Boy Willie expect to teach Maretha about the significance of the piano?
(a) Berniece.
(b) Doaker.
(c) Avery.
(d) Momma Ola.

4. What type of song does Maretha play on the piano?
(a) A beginner's song.
(b) A dreamy lullabye.
(c) A jazzy boogie-woogie.
(d) An advanced jig.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Boy Willie is trying to sell his fruit in what type of neighborhood?

2. Which character is said to have played the carved piano until his/her death?

3. Which member of the Sutter family desperately wanted the piano?

4. What were the men attempting to steal?

5. What does Doaker believe is the significance of Sutter's blue suit?

(see the answer key)

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