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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. According to Joseph Asagai, what is exceptional in his village?
(a) To read a newspaper or book
(b) To take an interest in politics
(c) To think about more than surviving
(d) To earn more money than you spend

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

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

4. What did people say about Mama when she was a child?
(a) That she never paid attention
(b) That she was selfish and spoiled
(c) That she aimed too high in life
(d) That she was old for her age

5. How old is Travis?
(a) 12 years old
(b) 11 years old
(c) 10 years old
(d) 7 years old

Short Answer Questions

1. Bobo waited for Willie how long?

2. Where does Karl Lindner live?

3. What is different about the apartment?

4. Walter Lee went to the Green Hat to:

5. Walter Lee has been missing from work for:

Short Essay Questions

1. Beneatha says that there's nothing left of Walter Lee to love now. How does Mama respond?

2. Instead of going to his job for several days, Walter Lee spent the time driving away from the city. Why did he do this and where did he go?

3. Is Mrs. Johnson sincere when she says, "I'm soooo happy for y'all"? Explain.

4. Mama explains to Mrs. Johnson that Walter Lee is busy resting. What conclusion does Mrs. Johnson jump to on hearing that?

5. How do the onstage character to react to Mr. Lindner's offer to buy their new house? Describe their emotions.

6. At the end of the play, Mama tells Ruth that Walter Lee "finally come into his manhood today." What does it mean to come into your manhood?

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

8. How does Ruth react to Mama giving up on the move to the new house?

9. Ruth tells Beneatha she went out with Walter Lee the night before. Why is that special?

10. 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?

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