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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 reads a newspaper headline about:
(a) A neighborhood gang shooting
(b) A riot in downtown Chicago
(c) A bombing at Clybourne Park
(d) An accident on the highway

2. Mrs. Johnson comes in. Who is she?
(a) A nosy neighbor
(b) A distant relative
(c) Mama's cousin
(d) Ruth's best friend

3. Mrs. Johnson thinks Walter is:
(a) Good looking
(b) A good provider
(c) A good driver
(d) A good dancer

4. Beneatha says her people have to overcome:
(a) Racist newspaper stories
(b) Neighborhood gossips
(c) Racist neighborhoods
(d) The Klu Klux Klan

5. Beneatha tells Mama that George is:
(a) A catch
(b) A fool
(c) A friend
(d) A dandy

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mama's maiden name?

2. Mama tells Walter Lee that she wants him to be:

3. What is different about the apartment?

4. What, according to Mama, happened to Walter Lee in this scene?

5. Which generation of American Youngers does Travis represent?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ruth react to Mama giving up on the move to the new house?

2. Ruth tells Beneatha she went out with Walter Lee the night before. Why is that special?

3. In this scene, Walter Lee's mood has changed for the better from his depression earlier. How does he express his happier feelings?

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

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