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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. Who are Mr. And Mrs. Arnold?
2. Walter Lee is so happy that he:
3. While Beneatha listens to Mr. Lindner, she:
4. What does Mama say they'll be if Walter Lee takes Karl Lindner's money?
5. How does Mr. Lindner describe the people in Clybourne Park?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Ruth react to Mama giving up on the move to the new house?
2. 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?
3. Why is Beneatha upset at Walter Lee in this scene?
4. Why does Walter Lee finally decide not to take Karl Lindner's money?
5. Ruth tells Beneatha she went out with Walter Lee the night before. Why is that special?
6. Before this scene we hadn't realized the scope of Walter Lee's dreams. What are they?
7. Is Mrs. Johnson sincere when she says, "I'm soooo happy for y'all"? Explain.
8. Beneatha says that there's nothing left of Walter Lee to love now. How does Mama respond?
9. Who is the first family member to be suspicious of Mr. Lindner's real intent?
10. Beneatha sarcastically asks George "Why read books---why go to school?" Give her answer.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe how Mama exercises her power over family members, especially the male characters Walter and Travis. How does she include or exclude them?
Essay Topic 2
Research and write a report about one of the following subjects. Be sure to include the subject's relationship to the play, A Raisin in the Sun.
a) Black Power
b) Black Pride
c) Black Arts Movement
d) Black Nationalism
e) "Black is Beautiful" movement
Essay Topic 3
Lorraine Hansberry includes extensive stage directions in her play. Explain how her stage directions add or detract from the play for the reader. Include specific examples from the text.
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