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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth do at the end of the scene?

2. What does Travis bring in for Mama?

3. Ruth changes her mind about

4. What was the name of the baby Mama and Big Walter lost?

5. Mama asks Walter Lee if he is:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Beneatha have to wait to use the bathroom when she wakes up?

2. How does Beneatha differ from the other members of her family?

3. What does Walter Lee taunt George about as they wait for Beneatha?

4. Why is it difficult for members of the Younger family to use the bathroom in the morning?

5. How does Mama react to Beneatha asking whether Ruth "planned" her baby?

6. What is Mama waiting for Walter Lee to do after she tells him about Ruth's pregnancy?

7. Why is Beneatha reluctant to let a visitor come over to the apartment on this morning?

8. Why is Mama suspicious when Ruth refers to the doctor as a female?

9. Mama already has plans for the insurance money. What are they?

10. What is Beneatha afraid that Mama will do when Beneatha's visitor arrives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the central purpose of this play? What response do you think Lorraine Hansberry wanted from the audience? How does each character support her purpose? Write an essay exploring these questions.

Essay Topic 2

Lorraine Hansberry uses many images in this play. Walter Lee is particularly visual when he speaks about his dreams. Examine the imagery he uses and how it support his character.

Essay Topic 3

The location of the new house presents a new problem for the Youngers. Describe the challenge they will be facing in an all-white neighborhood.

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