View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mama asks Walter Lee if he is:
(a) Gambling and drinking
(b) Seeing another woman
(c) Thinking of suicide
(d) Working too hard

2. How much did Ruth give the abortionist?
(a) Ten dollars
(b) Five dollars
(c) Twenty-five dollars
(d) Fifty dollars

3. Walter Lee is bitter and disappointed. Why?
(a) He wants to move to New York
(b) He wants to stay in the apartment
(c) He wants to buy a new limousine
(d) He sees his own dreams shattered

4. What does Travis go to do?
(a) Go to the movies with his friends
(b) Study at the local library
(c) Carry groceries at the local store
(d) Play stickball with his friends

5. Walter Lee and Ruth speak privately about what serious issue?
(a) Mama's decision to buy a house
(b) Their son Travis' behavior
(c) Their deteriorating relationship
(d) Walter Lee's need for milk or coffee

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Welcoming Committee offer to do?

2. Who knocks on the door?

3. What is the bad news?

4. What does Mama send Travis out to borrow?

5. What will Mama take to the new house?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 221 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample