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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Beneatha thanks Mama for:
(a) Understanding her
(b) Buying groceries
(c) Doing the laundry
(d) Making the bed

2. Ruth is joyful. She shouts goodbye to:
(a) Nosey neighbors
(b) Ironing boards
(c) Walls and roaches
(d) Dirty laundry

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

4. Mr. Arnold had to take a taxi because:
(a) His chauffeur didn't show up
(b) His wife wanted to go out
(c) He had an appointment
(d) It's cheaper than a limo

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beneatha say she's going out to do?

2. What does Travis bring in for Mama?

3. How does Mama react to Beneatha's statement that God no longer exists?

4. Walter Lee has been missing from work for:

5. What does Beneatha see Travis doing?

(see the answer key)

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