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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 does Ruth tell Travis to do when Karl Lindner arrives?
(a) Turn the radio off
(b) Go downstairs
(c) Do his homework
(d) Bring some water

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

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

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

5. What is the first thing Ruth will do in the new house?
(a) Open the windows
(b) Arrange flowers
(c) Take a hot bath
(d) Make hot tea

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Mama take to the new house?

2. Beneatha thinks Mama looks like:

3. Mama advises Beneatha:

4. Where does Karl Lindner live?

5. What does Walter mean by "the Man?"

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Who is the first family member to be suspicious of Mr. Lindner's real intent?

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

5. Ruth wants to take a hot bath at the new house. Explain why that is a luxury for her.

6. Why does Mama insist on Travis staying while Walter Lee talks to Karl Lindner?

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

8. What does Beneatha want to do at the end of the play?

9. Mama serves sweet potato pie to Mrs. Johnson. What is sweet potato pie?

10. In this scene, Walter Lee's mood has changed for the better from his depression earlier. How does he express his happier feelings?

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