A Raisin in the Sun: Act 2, Scene 2

Who says the following:  "You're a nice-looking girl...all over. That's all you need, honey" (96). 

• Walter
• Asagai
• George
• Ruth

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Beneatha say she doesn't have a nice time with George on their date that evening?

• He is a fool.
• He's too smart.
• He doesn't compliment her.
• He is too poor.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What news from the "colored paper" does Mrs. Johnson bring over to the Youngers?

• A new business owned by African Americans just opened up in Chicago.
• A group of "colored folks" was just attacked and beaten by some whites.
• Some "colored people" were just bombed out of their place.
• Clybourne Park was just bombed.

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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

Who says the following:  "You sure one proud-acting bunch of colored folks" (103).

• George
• Asagai
• Mrs. Johnson
• Walter

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who says the following:  "...if there are two things we, as a people, have got to overcome, one is the Ku Klux Klan - and the other is Mrs. Johnson" (104). 

• Beneatha
• Ruth
• Mama
• Walter

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who is the FIRST person Mama talks to about what she decided to do with the insurance money? 

• Walter 
• Travis 
• Beneatha
• Ruth 

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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

What is significant about Clybourne Park?

• It's run-down and poor. 
• It's an exclusive black neighborhood. 
• It's an all-white neighborhood. 
• It's where Dr. Hartsel lives. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who says the following quote?  "I just seen my family falling apart today...just falling to pieces in front of my eyes...we couldn't of gone on like we was today" 

• Mama
• Travis 
• Walter 
• Ruth 

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Contrast/Compare the reaction of Walter and Ruth to Mama's decision.

• Both are joyous. 
• Both are angry. 
• Walter is hopeful; Ruth is doubtful
• Walter is angry; Ruth is ecstatic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who says the following quote?  "So you butchered up a dream of mine - you - who always talking 'bout your children's dreams..." 

• Beneath
• Ruth 
• Mama
• Walter 

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3