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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. Who comes to visit Beneatha in this scene?
(a) Karl Lindner
(b) George Murchison
(c) Joseph Asagai
(d) Willie Harris

2. Walter Lee is bitter and disappointed. Why?
(a) He sees his own dreams shattered
(b) He wants to move to New York
(c) He wants to stay in the apartment
(d) He wants to buy a new limousine

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

4. In Walter Lee's imaginary African dance, he gestures with a:
(a) Bow
(b) Drum
(c) Spear
(d) Knife

5. What is revealed when Beneatha takes off her headdress?
(a) Two long braids
(b) A bleached color
(c) Many corn rows
(d) A short, natural haircut

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Ruth does on stage?

2. Mama's real name is:

3. What does Travis ask Mama?

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

5. What are Mama and Beneatha doing in the beginning of this scene?

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