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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mama gives Walter Lee the money, she shows:
(a) That she trusts God
(b) That she trusts banks
(c) That she trusts him
(d) That she trusts Travis

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

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

4. How much will the monthly payments be for the new house?
(a) $200
(b) $125
(c) $175
(d) $250

5. How long has Beneatha wanted to be a doctor?
(a) Since her father died in an accident
(b) Since she had her tonsils taken out
(c) Since she witnessed an accident as a child
(d) Since she got good grades in High School

6. What does Mama say they'll be if Walter Lee takes Karl Lindner's money?
(a) Just like thieves
(b) Cheaters and liars
(c) Poor as church mice
(d) Dead inside

7. Mr. Arnold threatens to:
(a) Drive himself
(b) Walk to the bus
(c) Fire Walter
(d) Take the train

8. Beneatha thinks Mama looks like:
(a) Aunt Jemima
(b) Scarlet O'Hara
(c) Judy Garland
(d) Eleanor Roosevelt

9. What does Walter Lee tell Mr. Lindner to do?
(a) Get out
(b) Leave his card
(c) Call a cab
(d) Call his realtor

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

11. Walter Lee has been missing from work for:
(a) Three weeks
(b) Three nights
(c) Three days
(d) Three hours

12. Why does Mama want to put $3000 put in the bank?
(a) For Travis' future education
(b) For Ruth's hospital expenses
(c) For Walter's liquor business
(d) For Beneatha's school tuition

13. Mrs. Johnson comes in. Who is she?
(a) A distant relative
(b) A nosy neighbor
(c) Mama's cousin
(d) Ruth's best friend

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

15. Who are Mr. And Mrs. Arnold?
(a) Ruth's pharmacists
(b) Walter Lee's employers
(c) Mama's neighbors
(d) Mrs. Johnson's friends

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Walter Lee looking for when he searches the apartment?

2. What decision does Walter Lee come to about taking Karl Lindner's offer?

3. Where did Ruth go with Walter Lee?

4. George thinks a person should read books in order to:

5. What opinion does the Welcoming Committee hold?

(see the answer keys)

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