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

2. How did Big Walter die, according to Mama?
(a) He was hit by a bus
(b) He committed suicide
(c) He worked himself to death
(d) He died in a factory accident

3. How does Beneatha's visitor treat Mama?
(a) He ignores her
(b) He is speechless
(c) He tells her jokes
(d) With great respect

4. What was the former function of Ruth and Walter Lee's bedroom?
(a) It was the dining room
(b) It was a large closet
(c) It was a breakfast alcove
(d) It was a storage area

5. Why does Mama refuse to support Walter Lee's plan to open a liquor store?
(a) She is afraid that the police would close it
(b) She doesn't think he would be a success
(c) She doesn't like Walter Lee as much as she likes Beneatha
(d) It fosters immorality by encouraging drinking

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Beneatha's current ambition in life?

2. What country is Beneatha's visitor originally from?

3. Which character starts the play on stage?

4. What does Ruth forbid Travis to do?

5. According to Walter Lee, money is:

(see the answer key)

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