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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. Where does Travis sleep?
(a) In the living room
(b) On the fire escape
(c) In a bedroom off the hall
(d) In the curtained alcove

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

3. Beneatha walks by dressed in:
(a) A bathrobe
(b) A silk slip
(c) Pajamas
(d) Blue jeans

4. What does Mama urge Ruth to do?
(a) Buy herself a new outfit
(b) Hurry up and leave for work
(c) Stay home from work to rest
(d) Save money by buying on sale

5. How does Walter Lee like his eggs?
(a) Scrambled
(b) Over easy
(c) Any way but scrambled
(d) Poached

Short Answer Questions

1. George defines assimilationist Negroes as:

2. Mr. Arnold threatens to:

3. Which character starts the play on stage?

4. What is the time period of the play?

5. What does Ruth call Beneatha's hair style?

(see the answer key)

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