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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Walter Lee do when he sees the check?
(a) Asks Mama to tell how much of it he can use
(b) Tries to persuade Mama to use the money for a car
(c) Starts telling Mama about his plan to buy a store
(d) Asks Mama to give him half of the money immediately

2. What method does Beneatha suggest for getting rid of the cockroaches?
(a) Getting a cat to chase them away
(b) Setting fire to the building
(c) Drowning them with the dishwater
(d) Using flyswatters to hit them

3. What does Mama urge Ruth to do?
(a) Buy herself a new outfit
(b) Stay home from work to rest
(c) Hurry up and leave for work
(d) Save money by buying on sale

4. According to Walter Lee, money is:
(a) Important
(b) Evil
(c) Life
(d) Worthless

5. What does Travis go to do?
(a) Study at the local library
(b) Go to the movies with his friends
(c) Play stickball with his friends
(d) Carry groceries at the local store

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Beneatha expect to get her tuition from?

2. What is Beneatha's main worry about Ruth's news?

3. What does Alaiyo mean?

4. How long did Mama and Big Walter plan on living in their apartment when they moved in?

5. What does Travis do on his way out?

(see the answer key)

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