Question

1. what does mama do when beneatha disrespects her beliefs? a. she ignores her. b. she takes away her allowance. c. she faints (passes out). d. she slaps her. 8) beneatha is not serious about dating george murchison because... a. he does not share her values. b. he is too old. c. he is too poor. d. they do not have “the spark.” 9) beneatha practices the religion of... a. buddhism. b. christianity. c. islam. d. trick question! she is not religious. 10) if mama had the means (opportunity and time), her hobby would be... a. singing in the choir. b. gardening. c. traveling. d. fine arts (painting, sculpting, etc.)

Explanation:

1. In the context of the relevant work, when Beneatha disrespects Mama's beliefs, Mama slaps her as a form of rebuke.
2. Beneatha is not serious about dating George Murchison because he does not share her values. He represents a more material - centered lifestyle while she has more idealistic and intellectual values.
3. Beneatha is not religious. She questions and rejects traditional religious beliefs.
4. If Mama had the means, her hobby would be gardening as she shows an affinity for taking care of plants in the story.

Answer:

1. D. She slaps her.
2. A. He does not share her values.
3. D. Trick question! She is not religious.
4. B. Gardening.