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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which member of the family comes downstairs to find Boy Willie and the young woman kissing?

3. Who tells Berniece to stop carrying the load of her family history?

4. Why does Lymon say that his date has been canceled?

5. Which of the following items does Avery NOT use during his exorcism of the house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The text of "The Piano Lesson" is presented as a play rather than straight prose. What reasons do you think August Wilson had to present his story this way? What was gained in the form of stage writing? What was lost?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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