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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the first thing Ruth does on stage?
(a) She reads the paper
(b) She makes herself pretty
(c) She wakes Travis up
(d) She starts breakfast

3. What does Walter Lee give Travis?
(a) A kiss
(b) A dollar
(c) Fifty cents
(d) A hug

4. How does Walter Lee like his eggs?
(a) Scrambled
(b) Poached
(c) Any way but scrambled
(d) Over easy

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About how old is Walter Lee Younger?

3. Where does Travis sleep?

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

5. What does Mama chide Ruth about?

(see the answer key)

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