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The Piano Lesson

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who are the main characters in 'The Piano Lesson'?

a)

Walter, Beneatha, and Lena

b)

Tom, Laura, and Amanda

c)

Boy Willie, Berniece, Wining Boy, Doaker, and Lymon

d)

Troy, Rose, and Cory

2.

What does the piano symbolize in the play?

a)

The piano symbolizes the future and the potential of the characters in the play.

b)

The piano symbolizes the past and the legacy of the characters in the play.

c)

The piano symbolizes the present and the current state of the characters in the play.

d)

The piano symbolizes the music and artistic expression in the play.

3.

What is the main conflict in 'The Piano Lesson'?

a)

The conflict between Berniece and Avery over their religious beliefs.

b)

The conflict between Berniece and Doaker over the fate of the family's house.

c)

The conflict between Boy Willie and Lymon over their plans to start a business.

d)

The struggle between Berniece and Boy Willie over whether to sell or keep the family's heirloom piano.

4.

What are some of the themes explored in 'The Piano Lesson'?

a)

Family legacy, African American experience, power of art, struggle between past and future

b)

Love and romance, political corruption, supernatural elements, social class inequality

c)

War and conflict, environmental conservation, technological advancements, cultural assimilation

d)

Sports and competition, gender roles, immigration, economic inequality

5.

Which motif is present in 'The Piano Lesson'?

a)

The trumpet

b)

The piano

c)

The guitar

d)

The violin

6.

Who is the owner of the piano in 'The Piano Lesson'?

a)

Berniece Charles

b)

Doaker

c)

Lymon

d)

Boy Willie

7.

What is the significance of the ghost of Sutter in the play?

a)

Symbolizes guilt and remorse

b)

Represents a lost loved one.

c)

Portrays the theme of revenge.

d)

Signifies the protagonist's inner turmoil.

8.

What is the relationship between Berniece and Boy Willie?

a)

cousins

b)

neighbors

c)

classmates

d)

siblings

9.

What is the final decision regarding the piano in the play?

a)

Keep the piano on the stage.

b)

Replace the piano with a guitar.

c)

Move the piano to the side of the stage.

d)

Remove the piano from the stage.

10.

What is the significance of the song 'Ode to a Highflying Bird'?

a)

The song is a tribute to the freedom and beauty of birds in flight.

b)

The song is a love ballad dedicated to a specific bird.

c)

The song is about the dangers of birds in flight.

d)

The song is a political statement about the environment and conservation.