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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word is it that affects Walter Lee so strongly that he begins to pace and mutter?
(a) Man
(b) Money
(c) Integration
(d) Compromise

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

3. What has Ruth bought for the new house?
(a) Welcome mat
(b) Curtains
(c) Flower pots
(d) Pillows

4. What was the name of boy in Beneatha's story?
(a) David
(b) Rufus
(c) Larry
(d) Bob

5. What does Ruth tell Travis to do when Karl Lindner arrives?
(a) Do his homework
(b) Bring some water
(c) Go downstairs
(d) Turn the radio off

6. What advice does Asagai give to Beneatha?
(a) Never be afraid to sit awhile and think
(b) Don't put all your eggs in one basket
(c) Don't be afraid to try something new
(d) Never let people see you crying

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

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

9. Mr. Lindner thinks people should:
(a) Talk things over
(b) Read the newspaper
(c) Make telephone calls
(d) Write things down

10. Where does Mrs. Johnson pat Ruth?
(a) On her cheek
(b) On her hand
(c) On her hair
(d) On her stomach

11. What objection does Mama raise to Beneatha getting married?
(a) She's not in love
(b) She's still in school
(c) She's too poor
(d) She's too young

12. What does the Welcoming Committee offer to do?
(a) Paint the new house
(b) Buy the new house
(c) Sell the new house
(d) Rent the new house

13. Mr. Arnold had to take a taxi because:
(a) He had an appointment
(b) It's cheaper than a limo
(c) His wife wanted to go out
(d) His chauffeur didn't show up

14. What is the mood at the beginning of this act?
(a) Gloomy
(b) Excited
(c) Happy
(d) Nervous

15. Why is Beneatha unhappy?
(a) Because they can't move into the new house
(b) Because the insurance money is gone
(c) Because she'll never visit Nigeria
(d) Because she'll never become a doctor

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth give Mrs. Johnson?

2. Who knocks on the door?

3. What did people say about Mama when she was a child?

4. What does Mama ask Beneatha and Ruth to do?

5. According to Joseph Asagai, what is exceptional in his village?

(see the answer keys)

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