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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. Mrs. Johnson asks Mama if Beneatha:
(a) Is getting engaged
(b) Is still dating George
(c) Is still going to college
(d) Is still acting uppity

2. Mrs. Johnson's personality can be described as:
(a) Argumentive
(b) Reticent
(c) Quarrelsome
(d) Enthusiastic

3. What does Mr. Lindner represent?
(a) A real estate business
(b) A recreational club
(c) A gardening group
(d) A welcoming committee

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

5. As the scene opens, what does Beneatha carry?
(a) A violin case
(b) A case of soda
(c) A guitar case
(d) A brief case

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Beneatha wanted to be a doctor?

2. Mama begs for strength from:

3. Why does Mama want to put $3000 put in the bank?

4. What offer does Agasai make to Beneatha?

5. Which generation of American Youngers does Travis represent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

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