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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Joseph Asagai, what is exceptional in his village?
(a) To take an interest in politics
(b) To read a newspaper or book
(c) To earn more money than you spend
(d) To think about more than surviving

2. Mrs. Johnson's personality can be described as:
(a) Argumentive
(b) Enthusiastic
(c) Quarrelsome
(d) Reticent

3. What offer does Agasai make to Beneatha?
(a) To take her to Canada
(b) To pay for her schooling
(c) To take her to the movies
(d) To take her to Nigeria

4. What decision does Walter Lee come to about taking Karl Lindner's offer?
(a) He decides to take the money
(b) He decides to ask for more
(c) He decides to offer a compromise
(d) He decides not to take it

5. What does Walter mean by "the Man?"
(a) People with money and power
(b) Rich African-Americans
(c) All members of mankind
(d) Poor African-Americans

6. Walter Lee can't understand why:
(a) Willie can't keep a date
(b) Willie didn't leave a map
(c) Bobo missed the station
(d) Willie and Bobo had a fight

7. What is Walter Lee looking for when he searches the apartment?
(a) Karl Lindner's card
(b) His father's pistol
(c) A betting guide
(d) His paycheck

8. Walter Lee went to the Green Hat to:
(a) To smoke cigars
(b) To talk sports
(c) To play pool
(d) Listen to music

9. What will Mama take to the new house?
(a) An antique pitcher
(b) The family album
(c) Her spindly plant
(d) A new set of china

10. Which character enters in a happy, excited mood?
(a) Joseph Asagai
(b) Karl Lindner
(c) Travis Younger
(d) Willie Harris

11. What is Beneatha's nickname?
(a) Bernie
(b) Bunny
(c) Bennie
(d) Betsy

12. What is the bad news?
(a) Bobo and Willie argued
(b) Willie didn't meet Bobo
(c) Willie was late meeting Bobo
(d) Willie had an accident

13. Walter Lee grabs Bobo and:
(a) Pulls his ears
(b) Knocks him down
(c) Slaps him
(d) Shakes him

14. What does Walter Lee sing about?
(a) Wings
(b) Kittens
(c) Birds
(d) Angels

15. What is the last thing Mama takes from the apartment?
(a) Her purse
(b) Her keys
(c) Her coat
(d) Her plant

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama say when Karl Lindner appeals to her?

2. What is the mood at the beginning of this act?

3. Bobo waited for Willie how long?

4. How long has Beneatha wanted to be a doctor?

5. Beneatha thinks Mama looks like:

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