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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Walter Lee is so happy that he:
(a) Snaps his fingers
(b) Jumps on the table
(c) Dances with Ruth
(d) Blows a horn

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mama warns the movers to be careful with what object?

2. Who are Mr. And Mrs. Arnold?

3. Where did Ruth go with Walter Lee?

4. While Beneatha listens to Mr. Lindner, she:

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Beneatha sarcastically asks George "Why read books---why go to school?" Give her answer.

2. Walter Lee asks Mr. Lindner to get out, but Mr. Lindner leaves something behind. What?

3. Why does Walter Lee finally decide not to take Karl Lindner's money?

4. How do we know that Beneatha tends to hold political positions that promote civil rights?

5. Describe Walter Lee's body language as he approaches Karl Lindner to accept the man's offer.

6. After giving $3500 to the reatlors, Mama makes a brave decision by giving Walter Lee the rest of the insurance money. What is the significance of her action?

7. A new character, Mr. Karl Lindner, appears at the door. How is he greeted by the adult Youngers?

8. Ruth thinks that the sign Beneatha is making for a box of china can be seen from an airplane. What is Ruth implying about Beneatha?

9. How does Walter Lee find out that Mama's money is gone?

10. Travis says that he wants to be a bus driver. How do Walter Lee's dreams for Travis differ from his son's?

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