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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. Mama begs for strength from:

2. While Beneatha listens to Mr. Lindner, she:

3. Joseph Asaigai says that Beneatha is grateful to her brother because:

4. What is different about the apartment?

5. Mrs. Johnson thinks Walter is:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Instead of going to his job for several days, Walter Lee spent the time driving away from the city. Why did he do this and where did he go?

5. Mama says she's tired after work. She has climbed steps to get into the apartment. Explain why she didn't use an elevator.

6. 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?

7. Ruth thinks that the sign Beneatha is making for a box of china can be seen from an airplane. What is Ruth implying about Beneatha?

8. Why is Beneatha upset at Walter Lee in this scene?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the spirituality of the characters in this play. What is their relationship to God and higher powers? Are the Youngers spiritual or not?

Essay Topic 2

The Younger family lives in cramped quarters. Describe the physical changes needed to accommodate an infant in the apartment, and how it will impact their relationships.

Essay Topic 3

George calls Walter Lee "Prometheus." Expand his meaning with an essay that explains how Walter resembles this Greek god.

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