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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. What does Mama chide Ruth about?
(a) Buckling under to Walter Lee too much
(b) Being careless with her money
(c) Getting up too late to make Travis's bed
(d) Not fixing a hot breakfast for Travis

2. What was the former function of Ruth and Walter Lee's bedroom?
(a) It was the dining room
(b) It was a large closet
(c) It was a breakfast alcove
(d) It was a storage area

3. What does Mama send Travis out to borrow?
(a) Cockroach spray
(b) Baking powder
(c) Confectioner's Sugar
(d) Kitchen cleanser

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

5. Where did Mama go?
(a) To visit the neighbor
(b) To buy groceries
(c) To tend to business
(d) To Travis' school

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Beneatha's new outfit.

2. What does Mr. Lindner represent?

3. The new neighborhood is:

4. Where is the house that Mama bought?

5. Mama begs for strength from:

(see the answer key)

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