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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. When will the family move?
(a) In ten days
(b) Next week
(c) In two weeks
(d) The first of the month

2. Walter Lee and George argue about:
(a) Their values and lifestyles
(b) Beneatha's short haircut
(c) Their family vacations
(d) Their choice of entertainment

3. Beneatha turns off the radio which was playing:
(a) Jazz
(b) Swing
(c) Blues
(d) Rock

4. What does Mama warn Walter Lee about?
(a) That Ruth might leave him
(b) That he's going to lose his job
(c) That he's getting too greedy
(d) That his work is too dangerous

5. How did Big Walter die, according to Mama?
(a) He died in a factory accident
(b) He committed suicide
(c) He was hit by a bus
(d) He worked himself to death

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama keep on the windowsill?

2. What does Alaiyo mean?

3. How long did Mama and Big Walter plan on living in their apartment when they moved in?

4. Why does Mama refuse to support Walter Lee's plan to open a liquor store?

5. According to Walter Lee, money is:

(see the answer key)

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