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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. Where does Mrs. Johnson pat Ruth?
2. What did people say about Mama when she was a child?
3. What opinion does the Welcoming Committee hold?
4. What does Walter Lee sing about?
5. Who knocks on the door?
Short Essay Questions
1. Ruth wants to take a hot bath at the new house. Explain why that is a luxury for her.
2. 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?
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. Is Mrs. Johnson sincere when she says, "I'm soooo happy for y'all"? Explain.
5. Why is Beneatha upset at Walter Lee in this scene?
6. Describe Walter Lee's body language as he approaches Karl Lindner to accept the man's offer.
7. What does Joseph Asagai tell Beneatha he wants to do with his life?
8. Why does Mama insist on Travis staying while Walter Lee talks to Karl Lindner?
9. How do the onstage character to react to Mr. Lindner's offer to buy their new house? Describe their emotions.
10. A new character, Mr. Karl Lindner, appears at the door. How is he greeted by the adult Youngers?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In speaking about the new house, Ruth asks Mama, "Is there a whole lot of sunlight?" Explain the dramatic contrast of the dark, dingy apartment set with the idea of a room full of light. What does a new environment represent to the Younger family?
Essay Topic 2
Examine the symbolism of the props in this play, including Mama's plant, the poison being spread to kill the cockroaches, and the Nigerian clothing that Joseph Asagai brings.
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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