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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country is Beneatha's visitor originally from?
(a) Liberia
(b) Nigeria
(c) Albania
(d) Canada

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

3. What is in the letter they are expecting?
(a) A college application
(b) Lottery prize money
(c) An insurance check
(d) A new rental contract

4. How does Beneatha's visitor treat Mama?
(a) He ignores her
(b) With great respect
(c) He tells her jokes
(d) He is speechless

5. What does Ruth do at the end of the scene?
(a) Prays
(b) Sings a hymn
(c) Makes Travis's bed
(d) She faints

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mama refuse to support Walter Lee's plan to open a liquor store?

3. What does Ruth forbid Travis to do?

4. According to Walter Lee, money is:

5. What is Beneatha's relationship to Ruth?

(see the answer key)

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