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

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

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mama refuse to support Walter Lee's plan to open a liquor store?
(a) She doesn't like Walter Lee as much as she likes Beneatha
(b) She doesn't think he would be a success
(c) It fosters immorality by encouraging drinking
(d) She is afraid that the police would close it

2. What gift does Beneatha's visitor bring?
(a) Records and robes
(b) A large cake
(c) Flowers and candy
(d) A little puppy

3. In Walter Lee's imaginary African dance, he gestures with a:
(a) Drum
(b) Bow
(c) Spear
(d) Knife

4. Mama ignores:
(a) Ruth
(b) Her neighbor
(c) Walter Lee
(d) Travis

5. Where did Mama go?
(a) To buy groceries
(b) To visit the neighbor
(c) To tend to business
(d) To Travis' school

6. What does Walter Lee do when he sees the check?
(a) Asks Mama to give him half of the money immediately
(b) Asks Mama to tell how much of it he can use
(c) Starts telling Mama about his plan to buy a store
(d) Tries to persuade Mama to use the money for a car

7. About how old is Walter Lee Younger?
(a) 45
(b) 35
(c) 25
(d) 50

8. What does Alaiyo mean?
(a) One Who Dances Like the Peacock
(b) One Who Fights Like a Warrior
(c) One for Whom the Goddess Calls
(d) One for Whom Bread Is Not Enough

9. Where will George take Beneatha on their date?Where will George take Beneatha on their date?
(a) To Lake Shore Drive
(b) To the theater
(c) To a folk festival
(d) To a cocktail party

10. What term does Walter Lee use to refer to George's shoes?
(a) Patent leather
(b) Saddle shoes
(c) Made in Italy
(d) White bucks

11. George doesn't care for:
(a) Soda Pop
(b) Beer
(c) Coffee
(d) Whiskey

12. What does Ruth call Beneatha's hair style?
(a) Natural
(b) Nappy
(c) Stylish
(d) Boyish

13. Who comes to visit Beneatha in this scene?
(a) Willie Harris
(b) Karl Lindner
(c) Joseph Asagai
(d) George Murchison

14. Who makes the first entrance?
(a) Mama
(b) Ruth
(c) Travis
(d) Beneatha

15. What does Ruth think of Willie?
(a) She wonders why he hasn't been arrested
(b) She thinks he's a good-for-nothing loud mouth
(c) That he is a good dresser and very polite
(d) That he's much smarter than Walter Lee

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beneatha's visitor treat Mama?

2. What does Walter Lee give Travis?

3. What are Mama and Beneatha doing in the beginning of this scene?

4. When will the family move?

5. She puts on a phonograph record of:

(see the answer keys)

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