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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. How did Big Walter die, according to Mama?
(a) He died in a factory accident
(b) He worked himself to death
(c) He was hit by a bus
(d) He committed suicide

2. What does Beneatha see Travis doing?
(a) Chasing a rat in the street
(b) Playing with a b.b. gun
(c) Getting beat up by bullies
(d) Stealing from the grocer

3. How much money does Walter Lee need for his plans?
(a) $75,000
(b) $3,500
(c) $10,000
(d) $25,000

4. What does Travis ask his mother for?
(a) A pop gun
(b) Fifty cents
(c) More eggs
(d) A comic book

5. About how old is Walter Lee Younger?
(a) 50
(b) 35
(c) 25
(d) 45

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Beneatha's current ambition in life?

2. According to Walter Lee, money is:

3. What does Mama ask Travis?

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

5. What does Travis ask Mama?

(see the answer key)

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