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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 Beneatha see Travis doing?
(a) Stealing from the grocer
(b) Playing with a b.b. gun
(c) Getting beat up by bullies
(d) Chasing a rat in the street

2. Where does Mrs. Johnson pat Ruth?
(a) On her hand
(b) On her stomach
(c) On her hair
(d) On her cheek

3. What does Mama compare Big Walter to?
(a) A faithful dog
(b) An old horse
(c) A machine
(d) A willing slave

4. Ruth thinks Mr. Lindner looks:
(a) Too relaxed
(b) Unfriendly
(c) Untidy
(d) Uncomfortable

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Walter Lee's imaginary African dance, he gestures with a:

2. How did Big Walter die, according to Mama?

3. When will the family move?

4. What does he mean by that term?

5. Ruth offers Walter Lee:

(see the answer key)

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