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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 tell Travis to do when Karl Lindner arrives?

2. What does Mama say they'll be if Walter Lee takes Karl Lindner's money?

3. Beneatha says her people have to overcome:

4. According to Joseph Asagai, what is exceptional in his village?

5. What does Mr. Lindner bring the Youngers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Before this scene we hadn't realized the scope of Walter Lee's dreams. What are they?

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does racism perpetuate poverty, or does poverty intensify racism? Or are the two problems completely separate? Explore these questions in an essay.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay examining how this play relates to the American Dream. Is there one American Dream or are there many different ones? What is this play saying about the Americans and their dreams?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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