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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 is Beneatha's main worry about Ruth's news?
(a) She wonders how to pay the medical bills
(b) She wonders where the baby will live
(c) She wonders what will happen when Ruth is gone
(d) She wonders whether Ruth can get a new job

2. What gift does Beneatha's visitor bring?
(a) Records and robes
(b) A large cake
(c) Flowers and candy
(d) A little puppy

3. What does Walter Lee do when he sees the check?
(a) Asks Mama to tell how much of it he can use
(b) Tries to persuade Mama to use the money for a car
(c) Starts telling Mama about his plan to buy a store
(d) Asks Mama to give him half of the money immediately

4. How does Beneatha's visitor treat Mama?
(a) He tells her jokes
(b) With great respect
(c) He is speechless
(d) He ignores her

5. What does Mama keep on the windowsill?
(a) A small houseplant
(b) An old wind-up clock
(c) A picture of her husband
(d) A good-luck statue

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis go to do?

2. What was the name of the baby Mama and Big Walter lost?

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

4. What does Ruth announce to Mama and Beneatha?

5. Where does Beneatha expect to get her tuition from?

(see the answer key)

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