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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. What lie does Walter Lee tell George?
(a) That he bought a new cadillac
(b) That he's getting a new job
(c) That he's been to New York City
(d) That he has a degree in public speaking

2. Ruth tells Walter Lee she is sorry about:
(a) Her nagging
(b) Mama's decision
(c) The new baby
(d) His drinking

3. What is the first thing Ruth does on stage?
(a) She wakes Travis up
(b) She reads the paper
(c) She starts breakfast
(d) She makes herself pretty

4. What does Beneatha say she's going out to do?
(a) To become a Queen of the Nile
(b) To get herself a good job
(c) To get a ticket to Nigeria
(d) To buy herself some books

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mama gives Walter Lee the money, she shows:

2. Mama advises Beneatha:

3. She puts on a phonograph record of:

4. What does Walter Lee want to do?

5. George doesn't care for:

(see the answer key)

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