‘Master Harold’... and the boys Comprehension Questions (P. 2-13)
1. How old are Sam and Willie? What race are they? What do they do for a living? In what part of
the play did you find this information?
2.
What type of relationship do Willie and Sam have with one another?
3.
With what is Sam helping Willie? Why is Sam doing this for Willie?
4. What is Sam’s opinion of Willie’s behavior towards Hilda? What does this reveal about Sam’s
character?
5.
How old is Hally? What race is he? Why has he come to the St. George’s Park Tea Room?
6.
On page 7, after Hally enters, how do Sam and Willie react to him? What do their reactions
reveal about each of their relationships with Hally?
7.
When Willie throws the wet rag at Sam and accidentally hits Hally on page 10, what does
Hally’s reaction reveal about his relationship with these men? How is this different from what has
been happening prior to this incident?
8.
Why is Hally so concerned about his father?
9.
Explain your opinion of Hally at this point.
10. Why does Hally get into trouble at school? What is his punishment?
11. To what topic does Hally’s punishment bring Sam? What is Hally’s reaction to Sam’s story? What
does Hally suggest to Sam?
12. Who do you believe is/was an important ‘social reformer’?