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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mama want to put $3000 put in the bank?
(a) For Walter's liquor business
(b) For Beneatha's school tuition
(c) For Ruth's hospital expenses
(d) For Travis' future education

2. Mrs. Johnson's personality can be described as:
(a) Reticent
(b) Enthusiastic
(c) Quarrelsome
(d) Argumentive

3. What does Alaiyo mean?
(a) One Who Fights Like a Warrior
(b) One for Whom the Goddess Calls
(c) One Who Dances Like the Peacock
(d) One for Whom Bread Is Not Enough

4. Mama begs for strength from:
(a) Her husband
(b) Her family
(c) Her God
(d) Her mother

5. What does Travis give to Mama?
(a) A pie pan
(b) A flowerpot
(c) A plastic pony
(d) A big hat

Short Answer Questions

1. Mama tells Walter Lee that she wants him to be:

2. What does Ruth do at the end of the scene?

3. What was the former function of Ruth and Walter Lee's bedroom?

4. What does Mama keep on the windowsill?

5. Mrs. Johnson comes in. Who is she?

(see the answer key)

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