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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama chide Ruth about?
(a) Buckling under to Walter Lee too much
(b) Getting up too late to make Travis's bed
(c) Not fixing a hot breakfast for Travis
(d) Being careless with her money

2. What lie does Walter Lee tell George?
(a) That he's been to New York City
(b) That he has a degree in public speaking
(c) That he's getting a new job
(d) That he bought a new cadillac

3. What does Ruth think of Willie?
(a) That he is a good dresser and very polite
(b) She wonders why he hasn't been arrested
(c) That he's much smarter than Walter Lee
(d) She thinks he's a good-for-nothing loud mouth

4. What term does Walter Lee use to refer to George's shoes?
(a) Made in Italy
(b) Saddle shoes
(c) Patent leather
(d) White bucks

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Ruth offers Walter Lee:

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

4. What gift does Beneatha's visitor bring?

5. What is revealed when Beneatha takes off her headdress?

(see the answer key)

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