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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. Walter Lee grabs Bobo and:
(a) Shakes him
(b) Knocks him down
(c) Slaps him
(d) Pulls his ears
2. What objection does Mama raise to Beneatha getting married?
(a) She's too poor
(b) She's not in love
(c) She's still in school
(d) She's too young
3. What will Mama take to the new house?
(a) Her spindly plant
(b) The family album
(c) A new set of china
(d) An antique pitcher
4. What decision does Walter Lee come to about taking Karl Lindner's offer?
(a) He decides to offer a compromise
(b) He decides not to take it
(c) He decides to ask for more
(d) He decides to take the money
5. What does Walter Lee sing about?
(a) Kittens
(b) Birds
(c) Wings
(d) Angels
Short Answer Questions
1. Walter Lee explains he drove out to look at:
2. Beneatha says she wants to:
3. How much did Mama spend on the house?
4. Bobo waited for Willie how long?
5. What does Mr. Lindner bring the Youngers?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Mama explains to Mrs. Johnson that Walter Lee is busy resting. What conclusion does Mrs. Johnson jump to on hearing that?
3. How does Mama show understanding when Beneatha says that George is a fool?
4. 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?
5. Mama serves sweet potato pie to Mrs. Johnson. What is sweet potato pie?
6. Beneatha sarcastically asks George "Why read books---why go to school?" Give her answer.
7. How do the onstage character to react to Mr. Lindner's offer to buy their new house? Describe their emotions.
8. Why does Walter Lee ask Karl Lindner to come back to the apartment?
9. In this scene, Walter Lee's mood has changed for the better from his depression earlier. How does he express his happier feelings?
10. Why is Beneatha upset at Walter Lee in this scene?
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