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

2. What offer does Agasai make to Beneatha?
(a) To take her to Canada
(b) To take her to Nigeria
(c) To take her to the movies
(d) To pay for her schooling

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

4. Travis wants to be:
(a) A bus driver
(b) A baseball player
(c) A fireman
(d) A traffic cop

5. Who does Walter Lee want Beneatha to marry?
(a) Willie Harris
(b) George Murchison
(c) Karl Lindner
(d) Joseph Asagai

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Mr. And Mrs. Arnold?

2. Joseph Asaigai says that Beneatha is grateful to her brother because:

3. How old is Travis?

4. Walter Lee dreams of driving what kind of car?

5. What is different about the apartment?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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