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

2. How does Mama react to Beneatha's statement that God no longer exists?
(a) She leaves the room
(b) She begins to pray
(c) She slaps Beneatha
(d) She agree with Beneatha

3. Which character starts the play on stage?
(a) Mama
(b) Walter Lee
(c) Travis
(d) Ruth

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

5. Where does Beneatha expect to get her tuition from?
(a) The insurance money
(b) Savings from her job
(c) Her inheritance
(d) Gifts from her friends

Short Answer Questions

1. Ruth is doing a domestic chore. What is it?

2. What does Ruth give Mrs. Johnson?

3. Travis wants to be:

4. Mr. Arnold had to take a taxi because:

5. What is the time period of the play?

(see the answer key)

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