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

Short Answer Questions

1. Beneatha says her people have to overcome:

2. What objection does Mama raise to Beneatha getting married?

3. What does Travis announce when he comes in?

4. What will Mama take to the new house?

5. What advice does Asagai give to Beneatha?

Short Essay Questions

1. Ruth wants to take a hot bath at the new house. Explain why that is a luxury for her.

2. What does Beneatha want to do at the end of the play?

3. Why does Walter Lee finally decide not to take Karl Lindner's money?

4. Beneatha sarcastically asks George "Why read books---why go to school?" Give her answer.

5. How does Ruth react to Mama giving up on the move to the new house?

6. Describe Walter Lee's body language as he approaches Karl Lindner to accept the man's offer.

7. Who is the first family member to be suspicious of Mr. Lindner's real intent?

8. Instead of going to his job for several days, Walter Lee spent the time driving away from the city. Why did he do this and where did he go?

9. Why does Mama insist on Travis staying while Walter Lee talks to Karl Lindner?

10. Why is Beneatha upset at Walter Lee in this scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the spirituality of the characters in this play. What is their relationship to God and higher powers? Are the Youngers spiritual or not?

Essay Topic 2

Research and write a report about one of the following subjects. Be sure to include the subject's relationship to the play, A Raisin in the Sun.

a) Black Power

b) Black Pride

c) Black Arts Movement

d) Black Nationalism

e) "Black is Beautiful" movement

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Mama, Ruth, and Beneatha represent changing feminine roles in society.

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