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A Raisin in the Sun
Multiple-Choice Test
Read each question below. Then, mark the letter of the answer you have chosen.
1. A conflict takes place in Act One when A) Beneatha struggles to choose between George and Asagai B) Walter struggles with other family members over money C) Travis struggles to keep up his grades in school D) Mama struggles with Ruth for control of the household 2. At the plays beginning, Walter most wants to F) buy Ruth nice things G) send Travis to a private school H) make his mother proud of him J) buy a liquor store with some friends 3. Walter admits to Ruth that he A) has been a disappointment to his parents B) has been looking for a new job C) doesnt know how to become close to her D) is worried that they cant support a second child 4. Beneatha considers George F) wealthy but foolish G) charming and well educated H) handsome but too good for her J) kind and proper 5. Mamas plant represents A) her own inner state B) the cultural climate the family lives in C) her hopes for the future D) the love she and her late husband shared
6. Beneathas interest in African culture stems from F) a class she is taking at college G) her attraction to Asagai H) her distaste for Georges ways J) the search for her identity 7. What point does Lindner make in his attempt to persuade the Youngers? A) He claims that the real estate agent has taken advantage of them. B) He implies that the Youngers cant afford their new home. C) He threatens violence from the Youngers new neighbors. D) He says that people are happier with others like themselves. 8. What becomes of the money left over after the house down payment? F) Walter invests some for Beneathas education. G) Walter gives it all to his friend Willy. H) Walter uses it to buy a car for himself. J) Mama uses it to take a vacation. 9. As he speaks to Lindner near the plays end, Walters attitude changes from A) ashamed submission to proud assertiveness B) greedy eagerness to nervous irritation C) disgusted resignation to aggressive anger D) fearful deception to innocent joy 10. Which of the following statements best expresses a key theme of the play? F) Family is more important than money. G) Hard work will help people achieve their goals. H) Discrimination is wrong. J) It is important to honor ones heritage.
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