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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the former function of Ruth and Walter Lee's bedroom?
(a) It was a large closet
(b) It was the dining room
(c) It was a breakfast alcove
(d) It was a storage area

2. Where does Travis sleep?
(a) In the curtained alcove
(b) On the fire escape
(c) In the living room
(d) In a bedroom off the hall

3. Who makes the first entrance?
(a) Ruth
(b) Beneatha
(c) Travis
(d) Mama

4. What is Beneatha's relationship to Ruth?
(a) Beneatha is Ruth's niece by marriage
(b) Beneatha is Ruth's oldest daughter
(c) Ruth is Beneatha's sister-in-law
(d) They are sisters, but Ruth is older

5. What does Mama chide Ruth about?
(a) Buckling under to Walter Lee too much
(b) Getting up too late to make Travis's bed
(c) Being careless with her money
(d) Not fixing a hot breakfast for Travis

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Ruth does on stage?

2. Why does Mama refuse to support Walter Lee's plan to open a liquor store?

3. How much money does Walter Lee need for his plans?

4. Why does Walter come back after leaving the apartment?

5. Which character starts the play on stage?

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