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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beneatha see Travis doing?
(a) Stealing from the grocer
(b) Chasing a rat in the street
(c) Playing with a b.b. gun
(d) Getting beat up by bullies

2. What does he mean by that term?
(a) That she has cut it in too many layers
(b) That she straightens it to look Caucasian
(c) That she combs into a million braids
(d) That she dyes it with blonde streaks

3. How much money does Walter Lee need for his plans?
(a) $3,500
(b) $25,000
(c) $10,000
(d) $75,000

4. What does Ruth do at the end of the scene?
(a) Sings a hymn
(b) Makes Travis's bed
(c) Prays
(d) She faints

5. What was the name of the baby Mama and Big Walter lost?
(a) Benjamin
(b) Claude
(c) Joseph
(d) Mary

6. Beneatha turns off the radio which was playing:
(a) Rock
(b) Swing
(c) Jazz
(d) Blues

7. In the paper, Walter Lee reads about:
(a) Another bomb test
(b) A recent murder
(c) A garbage strike
(d) A battle in France

8. What is Beneatha's relationship to Ruth?
(a) They are sisters, but Ruth is older
(b) Ruth is Beneatha's sister-in-law
(c) Beneatha is Ruth's oldest daughter
(d) Beneatha is Ruth's niece by marriage

9. George doesn't care for:
(a) Beer
(b) Soda Pop
(c) Coffee
(d) Whiskey

10. Mama asks Walter Lee if he is:
(a) Seeing another woman
(b) Thinking of suicide
(c) Gambling and drinking
(d) Working too hard

11. What does Ruth call Beneatha's hair style?
(a) Stylish
(b) Natural
(c) Nappy
(d) Boyish

12. What does Mama urge Ruth to do?
(a) Stay home from work to rest
(b) Buy herself a new outfit
(c) Save money by buying on sale
(d) Hurry up and leave for work

13. Who makes the first entrance?
(a) Ruth
(b) Beneatha
(c) Mama
(d) Travis

14. How does Beneatha's visitor treat Mama?
(a) He ignores her
(b) He is speechless
(c) With great respect
(d) He tells her jokes

15. What does Alaiyo mean?
(a) One Who Dances Like the Peacock
(b) One for Whom the Goddess Calls
(c) One Who Fights Like a Warrior
(d) One for Whom Bread Is Not Enough

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to visit Beneatha in this scene?

2. How much did Ruth give the abortionist?

3. What does Travis do on his way out?

4. Ruth tells Walter Lee she is sorry about:

5. Walter Lee and Ruth speak privately about what serious issue?

(see the answer keys)

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