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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. What does Walter Lee say when Ruth says she's considering an abortion?
(a) It's a good idea
(b) Let's talk about it
(c) You can't do that
(d) He says nothing

2. In the paper, Walter Lee reads about:
(a) A recent murder
(b) Another bomb test
(c) A garbage strike
(d) A battle in France

3. What does he mean by that term?
(a) That she combs into a million braids
(b) That she has cut it in too many layers
(c) That she dyes it with blonde streaks
(d) That she straightens it to look Caucasian

4. Who comes to visit Beneatha in this scene?
(a) Karl Lindner
(b) Willie Harris
(c) Joseph Asagai
(d) George Murchison

5. Why does Walter come back after leaving the apartment?
(a) He forgot to kiss Ruth goodbye
(b) It's raining and he needs an umbrella
(c) He wants to yell at Beneatha
(d) He needs carfare from Ruth

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Walter Lee on the telephone?

2. What are Mama and Beneatha doing in the beginning of this scene?

3. What does Mama chide Ruth about?

4. What does Alaiyo mean?

5. What does Beneatha say she's going out to do?

(see the answer key)

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