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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. How did Big Walter die, according to Mama?
(a) He worked himself to death
(b) He died in a factory accident
(c) He committed suicide
(d) He was hit by a bus

2. What is the time period of the play?
(a) Early 1960s through early1970s
(b) Late 1940s through late 1950s
(c) Late 1930s through the late 1940s
(d) Late 1960s through late 1970s

3. Who makes the first entrance?
(a) Beneatha
(b) Ruth
(c) Mama
(d) Travis

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

5. How much money does Walter Lee need for his plans?
(a) $3,500
(b) $10,000
(c) $25,000
(d) $75,000

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Walter come back after leaving the apartment?

2. What does Walter Lee give Travis?

3. In the paper, Walter Lee reads about:

4. How does Mama react to Beneatha's statement that God no longer exists?

5. What does Ruth think of Willie?

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