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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. Why does Mama want to put $3000 put in the bank?
(a) For Walter's liquor business
(b) For Ruth's hospital expenses
(c) For Beneatha's school tuition
(d) For Travis' future education

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

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

4. What does Ruth give Mrs. Johnson?
(a) Milk and pie
(b) Coffee and cake
(c) Soda and crackers
(d) Tea and cookies

5. What is different about the apartment?
(a) Furniture is rearranged
(b) Packing boxes fill the room
(c) Suitcases are being filled
(d) The rugs are rolled up

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is it that affects Walter Lee so strongly that he begins to pace and mutter?

2. Travis wants to be:

3. Beneatha walks by dressed in:

4. What was Mama's maiden name?

5. What does Travis announce when he comes in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Mama says she's tired after work. She has climbed steps to get into the apartment. Explain why she didn't use an elevator.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why is Beneatha upset at Walter Lee in this scene?

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

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

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

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