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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 term does he use to describe Beneatha's hair?
(a) Mutilated
(b) American
(c) Stylish
(d) Disfigured

2. How does Mama react to Beneatha's statement that God no longer exists?
(a) She agree with Beneatha
(b) She leaves the room
(c) She begins to pray
(d) She slaps Beneatha

3. What does Walter Lee say when Ruth says she's considering an abortion?
(a) Let's talk about it
(b) He says nothing
(c) You can't do that
(d) It's a good idea

4. Mama tells Travis that she has:
(a) Bought USA bonds
(b) Bought a business
(c) Bought vacation tickets
(d) Bought a house

5. What does Mama ask Travis?
(a) If he has done his homework yet
(b) If he found his missing socks
(c) If he finished his chores
(d) Whether or not he's taken a bath

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis ask his mother for?

2. Describe Beneatha's new outfit.

3. What is Beneatha's main worry about Ruth's news?

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

5. Under the influence of alcohol, Walter Lee dramatically ridicules what?

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