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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Travis do on his way out?
(a) Smacks Beneatha on the her bottom
(b) Steps on as many cockroaches as he can
(c) Grabs his hat and jacket from a hook
(d) Tosses a basketball to his father

3. When will the family move?
(a) The first of the month
(b) In ten days
(c) In two weeks
(d) Next week

4. Mama opens a gift. What is it?
(a) A tea kettle
(b) Kitchen towels
(c) Candlesticks
(d) Garden tools

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis go to do?

2. According to Walter Lee, money is:

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

4. Mr. Arnold threatens to:

5. Who makes the first entrance?

(see the answer key)

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