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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Johnson asks Mama if Beneatha:
(a) Is still going to college
(b) Is still acting uppity
(c) Is still dating George
(d) Is getting engaged

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

3. What does Ruth do at the end of the scene?
(a) Makes Travis's bed
(b) Prays
(c) Sings a hymn
(d) She faints

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

5. Ruth changes her mind about
(a) Doing the dishes
(b) Going to the store
(c) Arguing with Walter Lee
(d) Whipping Travis

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beneatha's visitor treat Mama?

2. Ruth is joyful. She shouts goodbye to:

3. What is revealed when Beneatha takes off her headdress?

4. What term does he use to describe Beneatha's hair?

5. Mama's real name is:

(see the answer key)

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