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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 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 straightens it to look Caucasian
(d) That she dyes it with blonde streaks

2. Mr. Lindner thinks people should:
(a) Read the newspaper
(b) Make telephone calls
(c) Talk things over
(d) Write things down

3. What does Mama urge Ruth to do?
(a) Hurry up and leave for work
(b) Buy herself a new outfit
(c) Stay home from work to rest
(d) Save money by buying on sale

4. Where did Ruth go with Walter Lee?
(a) The movies
(b) A drive-in
(c) The park
(d) A restaurant

5. She puts on a phonograph record of:
(a) American folksongs
(b) Nigerian folk music
(c) Madam Butterfly
(d) African drumming

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Mama and Big Walter plan on living in their apartment when they moved in?

2. Mama's real name is:

3. What does Mama compare Big Walter to?

4. According to Walter Lee, money is:

5. What does Walter Lee do when he sees the check?

(see the answer key)

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