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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama compare Big Walter to?
(a) A machine
(b) A willing slave
(c) An old horse
(d) A faithful dog

2. What does Mama urge Ruth to do?
(a) Save money by buying on sale
(b) Hurry up and leave for work
(c) Buy herself a new outfit
(d) Stay home from work to rest

3. Why does Walter Lee thank Willie Harris?
(a) Because Willie showed him how to cheat others
(b) Because Willie helped him take stock of his life
(c) Because Willie is going to help him start a business
(d) Because Willie taught him to focus on what counts

4. 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 straightens it to look Caucasian
(d) That she has cut it in too many layers

5. What was Mama's maiden name?
(a) Lena Eggleston
(b) Lena Horne
(c) Lena Younger
(d) Lena Anderson

Short Answer Questions

1. Travis wants to be:

2. Why does Walter come back after leaving the apartment?

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

4. How much money does Walter Lee need for his plans?

5. What does Ruth give Mrs. Johnson?

(see the answer key)

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