This is the name of Walter Lee's boss?

• A. Mr. Arnold
• B. Mr. Johnson
• C. Mr. Carter
• D. Mr. Smith

Answer: (A)

Walter Lee’s job as a chauffeur places him in a dependent position within the white business world of the play, and the man he works for is named Mr. Arnold. This detail shows the power dynamic Walter faces and helps explain his frustration and sense that his own dreams are limited by his social and economic standing. The other names don’t fit the text in the same way, as they are not identified as his boss, so Mr. Arnold is the correct name to recall.