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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. Mama advises Beneatha:
(a) Men are a dime a dozen
(b) You're not getting younger
(c) Don't waste your time
(d) Be picky with men

2. Ruth thinks Mr. Lindner looks:
(a) Untidy
(b) Unfriendly
(c) Uncomfortable
(d) Too relaxed

3. Mama opens a gift. What is it?
(a) A tea kettle
(b) Garden tools
(c) Candlesticks
(d) Kitchen towels

4. How much will the monthly payments be for the new house?
(a) $175
(b) $200
(c) $125
(d) $250

5. What was Mama's maiden name?
(a) Lena Horne
(b) Lena Younger
(c) Lena Eggleston
(d) Lena Anderson

Short Answer Questions

1. What time are the moving men due?

2. What does Travis announce when he comes in?

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

4. Travis wants to be:

5. Walter Lee grabs Bobo and:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. What does Joseph Asagai tell Beneatha he wants to do with his life?

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

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

7. How does Mama show understanding when Beneatha says that George is a fool?

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

9. Why does Walter Lee ask Karl Lindner to come back to the apartment?

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

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