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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Walter come back after leaving the apartment?
(a) It's raining and he needs an umbrella
(b) He wants to yell at Beneatha
(c) He needs carfare from Ruth
(d) He forgot to kiss Ruth goodbye

2. What is the first thing Ruth does on stage?
(a) She starts breakfast
(b) She reads the paper
(c) She wakes Travis up
(d) She makes herself pretty

3. What does Walter Lee say when Ruth says she's considering an abortion?
(a) You can't do that
(b) It's a good idea
(c) He says nothing
(d) Let's talk about it

4. What are Mama and Beneatha doing in the beginning of this scene?
(a) Cleaning the house
(b) Paying bills
(c) Washing dishes
(d) Baking bread

5. Who makes the first entrance?
(a) Beneatha
(b) Ruth
(c) Mama
(d) Travis

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis do on his way out?

2. What does Ruth think of Willie?

3. How much did Ruth give the abortionist?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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