A Raisin in the Sun

Front

What did people say about Mama when she was a child?

Back

She aims too high.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Who is Travis?

Back

Walter and Ruth's son.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

When Walter first hears about Mama putting down money for the house, how does he react?

Back

He gets angry that she spent the money.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

At the end of the play, what does Asagai ask Beneatha?

Back

To go home with him to Africa.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

Who is Joseph Asagai?

Back

Beneatha's African friend.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What is the significance of the house in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

It represents the family's dreams and aspirations for a better life.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

How does Walter's character evolve throughout the play?

Back

He transitions from being self-centered to understanding the importance of family and dreams.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does Mama's plant symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes her care for her family and her dreams for a better future.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What are Beneatha's aspirations in the play?

Back

She aspires to become a doctor and explore her African heritage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

How does the theme of racial discrimination manifest in the play?

Back

It is evident in the family's struggle to buy a house in a predominantly white neighborhood.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2