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- 1. Multiple Choice
Mama slaps Beneatha because Beneathadenies that God existscalls Walter a “flip”doesn’t listen to what Mama sayswants to marry George Murchison - 2. Multiple ChoiceHow could you describe Ruth and Walter’s relationship at the beginning of the play?lighthearted and full of lovetense; they’re easily frustrated by each otherfull of pity for one anothereasy going; they joke with each other
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow could you describe Walter and Beneatha’s relationship?full of respectc. combative; they often argue/bicker d. fullcombative; they often argue/bickerfull of compassion
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow does Mama symbolically make Walter the head of the household?She tells him to sign the deed to the house.She gives him “control” over the money.She asks him to hold her plant.She asks him to hold her plant.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Ruth, why should Beneatha want to be with George?he is well-educatedhe is understandinghe is caringhe has money
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAccording to George Murchison, the heritage of black Americansa. is not that different from white Americans’ heritagea. is nothing more than a bunch of spirituals and some grass hutsa. really began with the civil rights movementa. is deeply rooted in Africa’s rich cultural history
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow does Ruth react when she realizes Mama may use some of the money for a house?She is extremely excited.She is disappointed.She doesn't have an opinion.She is angry.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Mama’s motive for buying a house in the all-white community of Clybourne Park?She wants to obtain the best home for the least amount of money.She wants to integrate the neighborhood.She wants to prove she is the head of the family.She wants to prove that she is not an old-fashioned black woman.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow does Walter first respond to Mr. Lindner’s proposal about the house?Walter says he will consider the offer.Walter threatens to punch him in the mouth.Walter accepts the offer.a. Walter orders him out of the house.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Mama’s old plant symbolize?hope for the futurefrustration with ghetto lifedespairpreoccupation with the past
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Mama’s immediate reaction to the news of the loss of the money?She sobs hysterically.She begins unpacking.She goes into a trance-like state.She hits Walter.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the climax of the play?Mama puts a down payment on the house.Walter turns down Lindner’s offer.Ruth finds out she’s pregnant.Beneatha decides to move to Africa.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are conflicts in the play except:Walter and Beneatha disagree on how the money should be spent.Walter wants to leave when he gets frustrated and Mama tries to stop him.Asagai and Murchison argue over Beneatha.Ruth and Walter disagree on whether or not Travis can have money for school
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are themes in the play except:the real meaning of moneythe quest for the American dreamlooking for lovethe search for identity
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