Who ran away with the Youngers' insurance money?

• A. Bobo
• B. Willy Harris
• C. Lindner
• D. Walter

Answer: (B)

Key idea: Walter’s plan hinges on the trust he places in a friend to handle the insurance money, and the betrayal comes from the one who actually takes it. Willy Harris is the character who runs away with the money. He dupes Walter into thinking they’ll invest in a liquor store together, promising quick gains, but he never intends to share or return the funds. When Bobo later reveals that Willy Harris has disappeared with the insurance money, the family’s dream is dealt a fatal blow. The other characters play different roles: Bobo is the partner who is involved but ultimately the messenger of the betrayal, Lindner is the neighbor who approaches the family about moving, and Walter is the rightful owner of the money and the dream who is not the thief.