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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Mama begs for strength from:
(a) Her mother
(b) Her family
(c) Her husband
(d) Her God

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

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

5. What does Mama compare Big Walter to?
(a) A willing slave
(b) A machine
(c) A faithful dog
(d) An old horse

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

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

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

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

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

11. What does Mr. Lindner represent?
(a) A welcoming committee
(b) A real estate business
(c) A gardening group
(d) A recreational club

12. What does Mr. Lindner bring the Youngers?
(a) An offer to buy their house
(b) A welcome brochure
(c) An invitation to a club
(d) A no-pet petition

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

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

15. What does Mama say when Karl Lindner appeals to her?
(a) That her son has made the decision
(b) She agrees to take his money
(c) She asks him for more money
(d) That she is determined to move

Short Answer Questions

1. What objection does Mama raise to Beneatha getting married?

2. Mama opens a gift. What is it?

3. What is different about the apartment?

4. Mrs. Johnson asks Mama if Beneatha:

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

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