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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. Beneatha thanks Mama for:
(a) Making the bed
(b) Understanding her
(c) Doing the laundry
(d) Buying groceries

2. Beneatha walks by dressed in:
(a) A silk slip
(b) Pajamas
(c) Blue jeans
(d) A bathrobe

3. How old is Travis?
(a) 12 years old
(b) 10 years old
(c) 11 years old
(d) 7 years old

4. Mr. Lindner thinks people should:
(a) Talk things over
(b) Read the newspaper
(c) Write things down
(d) Make telephone calls

5. What will Mama take to the new house?
(a) Her spindly plant
(b) A new set of china
(c) The family album
(d) An antique pitcher

Short Answer Questions

1. Walter Lee can't understand why:

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

3. Which generation of American Youngers does Travis represent?

4. What does Travis announce when he comes in?

5. What is the last thing Mama takes from the apartment?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Walter Lee find out that Mama's money is gone?

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

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