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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lie does Walter Lee tell George?
(a) That he bought a new cadillac
(b) That he's been to New York City
(c) That he's getting a new job
(d) That he has a degree in public speaking

2. She puts on a phonograph record of:
(a) American folksongs
(b) Madam Butterfly
(c) Nigerian folk music
(d) African drumming

3. Where will George take Beneatha on their date?Where will George take Beneatha on their date?
(a) To a cocktail party
(b) To a folk festival
(c) To the theater
(d) To Lake Shore Drive

4. What is Beneatha's main worry about Ruth's news?
(a) She wonders where the baby will live
(b) She wonders how to pay the medical bills
(c) She wonders what will happen when Ruth is gone
(d) She wonders whether Ruth can get a new job

5. Ruth is doing a domestic chore. What is it?
(a) Scrubbing
(b) Dusting
(c) Sweeping
(d) Ironing

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the house that Mama bought?

2. What does Beneatha see Travis doing?

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

4. Ruth is joyful. She shouts goodbye to:

5. Who is acting as head of the Younger family?

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