A Raisin in the Sun Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Mid-Book Test (up to Act 2, Scene 1)

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

1. What is revealed when Beneatha takes off her headdress?

2. Mama ignores:

3. Who comes to visit Beneatha in this scene?

4. The house has how many bedrooms?

5. Who makes the first entrance?

Short Essay Questions

Directions: Answer the questions with a short paragraph.

1. How does Beneatha surprise George before they go out on their date?

2. Travis asks repeatedly where his mother, Ruth, is during this scene. Why doesn't Mama answer his question?