Raisin In The Sun

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Synonym for exasperated

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sentence using exasperated-describing a time when you were exasperated

Multiple Choice

1. The dialogue on pages 488-489 establishes that the relationship between Walter and Ruth is most similar to

• a partnership between business partners

• the relationship between a mother and a child

• a partnership of professional experience

• the relationship between a husband and wife

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2.Which line of dialogue on pages 490-491 provides the best evidence that Ruth is an authoritative figure in the family?

• Is he now? Poor thing

• Get carfare and milk money — (waving my one finger —and ) not a single penny for no caps, you hear me?

• Why you alway gots to smoke before you eat in the morning?

• Sit down and have your breakfast, Travis.

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3. A major theme explored in this play is

• the struggle for racial equality.

• the dream of economic prosperity. 

• the desire for improvement in career.

• the need for political status.

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4.The stage directions on page 492-493 provide evidence that for Ruth, her efforts with her husband and son have become

• believable.

• a routine.

• comical.

• pointless.

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5. The stage directions in pages 494-495 emphasize Ruth’s

• submissive nature.

• inconsistent rudeness.

• childish fears.

• rational thinking.

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6. The reader can infer that Walter is using the promise of their mothers money toward Beneatha “to be a doctor” (pages 496-498)

• As an reason to change Beneatha’s mind

• To cheat Beneatha out of the money

• To trick Beneatha into not going to medical school

• As a way to taunt Beneatha about her decision to go to school

Poll

How ready do you feel to complete another drama by yourself?

• Bring it On!

• I'm kind of ready

• Ehhh

• I didn't understand this one