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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is acting as head of the Younger family?
(a) Travis
(b) Walter Lee
(c) Ruth
(d) Mama

2. What does Ruth do at the end of the scene?
(a) Prays
(b) Sings a hymn
(c) She faints
(d) Makes Travis's bed

3. Mama tells Walter Lee that she wants him to be:
(a) Like his Dad, Big Walter
(b) Head of the family
(c) A loving husband
(d) A good father to Travis

4. Mama comes home from work and complains about:
(a) Ruth's dress
(b) The weather
(c) Her boss
(d) The steps

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Beneatha turns off the radio which was playing:

2. Mama's real name is:

3. Ruth offers Walter Lee:

4. Walter Lee and Ruth speak privately about what serious issue?

5. Where does Mama tell Beneatha that Ruth has gone?

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