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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) Integration
(c) Money
(d) Compromise

2. What does Travis give to Mama?
(a) A big hat
(b) A pie pan
(c) A plastic pony
(d) A flowerpot

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

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

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

6. What opinion does the Welcoming Committee hold?
(a) The new neighbors are nice
(b) Negroes should live elsewhere
(c) The Youngers need a garage
(d) Neighbors should visit often

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

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

9. Mrs. Johnson asks Mama if Beneatha:
(a) Is still going to college
(b) Is still acting uppity
(c) Is still dating George
(d) Is getting engaged

10. What does Beneatha scornfully call Joseph?
(a) A dreamer
(b) A madman
(c) A hypocrite
(d) A martyr

11. How much did Mama spend on the house?
(a) $4500
(b) $5000
(c) $4000
(d) $3500

12. Beneatha says she wants to:
(a) Continue their talk
(b) Make weekend plans
(c) Pour him a drink
(d) Meet his family

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Lindner represent?

2. Mrs. Johnson reads a newspaper headline about:

3. Joseph Asaigai says that Beneatha is grateful to her brother because:

4. What is different about the apartment?

5. Mr. Lindner thinks people should:

(see the answer keys)

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