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

2. What does Travis go to do?
(a) Carry groceries at the local store
(b) Study at the local library
(c) Play stickball with his friends
(d) Go to the movies with his friends

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

4. What was the name of the baby Mama and Big Walter lost?
(a) Claude
(b) Benjamin
(c) Joseph
(d) Mary

5. Why does Mama refuse to support Walter Lee's plan to open a liquor store?
(a) It fosters immorality by encouraging drinking
(b) She doesn't think he would be a success
(c) She is afraid that the police would close it
(d) She doesn't like Walter Lee as much as she likes Beneatha

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter Lee give Travis?

2. What does Ruth announce to Mama and Beneatha?

3. In the paper, Walter Lee reads about:

4. What does Ruth do at the end of the scene?

5. What method does Beneatha suggest for getting rid of the cockroaches?

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