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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 Mama refuse to support Walter Lee's plan to open a liquor store?
(a) It fosters immorality by encouraging drinking
(b) She doesn't like Walter Lee as much as she likes Beneatha
(c) She is afraid that the police would close it
(d) She doesn't think he would be a success

2. What does Walter Lee give Travis?
(a) Fifty cents
(b) A dollar
(c) A hug
(d) A kiss

3. What does Beneatha say she's going out to do?
(a) To get herself a good job
(b) To get a ticket to Nigeria
(c) To buy herself some books
(d) To become a Queen of the Nile

4. What is Beneatha's current ambition in life?
(a) To marry a rich man
(b) To become a doctor
(c) To leave Chicago
(d) To go on the stage

5. What does Mama call the apartment?
(a) A fire hazard
(b) Our little home
(c) A cozy place
(d) A rat trap

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character starts the play on stage?

2. Who calls Walter Lee on the telephone?

3. What is Beneatha's task?

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

5. What does Beneatha see Travis doing?

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