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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. Who calls Walter Lee on the telephone?
(a) Willie Harris
(b) His boss
(c) The landlord
(d) Ruth

2. Which character starts the play on stage?
(a) Ruth
(b) Walter Lee
(c) Travis
(d) Mama

3. According to Walter Lee, money is:
(a) Important
(b) Evil
(c) Life
(d) Worthless

4. What is Beneatha's main worry about Ruth's news?
(a) She wonders how to pay the medical bills
(b) She wonders what will happen when Ruth is gone
(c) She wonders whether Ruth can get a new job
(d) She wonders where the baby will live

5. What gift does Beneatha's visitor bring?
(a) A large cake
(b) Records and robes
(c) Flowers and candy
(d) A little puppy

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama tell Walter Lee about Ruth?

2. What does Mama send Travis out to borrow?

3. About how old is Walter Lee Younger?

4. What does Mama call the apartment?

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

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