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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Arnold threatens to:
(a) Take the train
(b) Fire Walter
(c) Walk to the bus
(d) Drive himself

2. Where does Mrs. Johnson pat Ruth?
(a) On her cheek
(b) On her stomach
(c) On her hand
(d) On her hair

3. Walter Lee and Ruth speak privately about what serious issue?
(a) Mama's decision to buy a house
(b) Their son Travis' behavior
(c) Walter Lee's need for milk or coffee
(d) Their deteriorating relationship

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

5. What does Ruth announce to Mama and Beneatha?
(a) That she's pregnant
(b) That she got a new job
(c) That she's been fired
(d) That she's feeling ill

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis give to Mama?

2. How does Mama react to Beneatha's statement that God no longer exists?

3. What does Mr. Lindner represent?

4. Where does Mama tell Beneatha that Ruth has gone?

5. Mama tells Walter Lee that she wants him to be:

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