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

2. What does he mean by that term?
(a) That she combs into a million braids
(b) That she dyes it with blonde streaks
(c) That she has cut it in too many layers
(d) That she straightens it to look Caucasian

3. The new neighborhood is:
(a) All-white
(b) Mixed race
(c) Mostly white
(d) Mostly Negro

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Beneatha's new outfit.

2. She puts on a phonograph record of:

3. What does Mama tell Walter Lee about Ruth?

4. Where is the house that Mama bought?

5. What does Mama ask Travis?

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