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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 does Ruth think of Willie?
(a) She thinks he's a good-for-nothing loud mouth
(b) That he's much smarter than Walter Lee
(c) That he is a good dresser and very polite
(d) She wonders why he hasn't been arrested

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

3. Beneatha thanks Mama for:
(a) Doing the laundry
(b) Making the bed
(c) Buying groceries
(d) Understanding her

4. Walter Lee and George argue about:
(a) Their family vacations
(b) Their values and lifestyles
(c) Their choice of entertainment
(d) Beneatha's short haircut

5. Ruth offers Walter Lee:
(a) Soda
(b) Milk
(c) Tea
(d) Beer

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Travis sleep?

5. How does Beneatha's visitor treat Mama?

(see the answer key)

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