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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. Why is Beneatha unhappy?

2. Walter Lee went to the Green Hat to:

3. What was the name of boy in Beneatha's story?

4. Where does Mrs. Johnson pat Ruth?

5. Mrs. Johnson comes in. Who is she?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mama show understanding when Beneatha says that George is a fool?

3. Why does Walter Lee ask Karl Lindner to come back to the apartment?

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

5. After giving $3500 to the reatlors, Mama makes a brave decision by giving Walter Lee the rest of the insurance money. What is the significance of her action?

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

7. A new character, Mr. Karl Lindner, appears at the door. How is he greeted by the adult Youngers?

8. Walter Lee asks Mr. Lindner to get out, but Mr. Lindner leaves something behind. What?

9. Mama explains to Mrs. Johnson that Walter Lee is busy resting. What conclusion does Mrs. Johnson jump to on hearing that?

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

In speaking about the new house, Ruth asks Mama, "Is there a whole lot of sunlight?" Explain the dramatic contrast of the dark, dingy apartment set with the idea of a room full of light. What does a new environment represent to the Younger family?

Essay Topic 2

Hansberry starts the play with a poem by Langston Hughes about a "dream deferred." Explain how this poem and its images relate to the play.

Essay Topic 3

George calls Walter Lee "Prometheus." Expand his meaning with an essay that explains how Walter resembles this Greek god.

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