A Raisin in the Sun Act I

Why did Walter ask Ruth what was wrong with her?

• Her apron was on wrong side out

• She ran to the bathroom and vomited

• She was crabby and tired looking

• She burned his eggs and toast

Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money?

• She was trying to save money for Benetha's education

• They didn't have the money to spare

• She was mad at Walter anyway. The money was just an excuse to vent her feelings.

• Travis was too young to get any money

Who are Willy and Bobo?

• Walter's future business partners

• Two clowns at the zoo

• Travis's friends

• Travis's pets

Walter said, "Damn my eggs...damn all the eggs that ever was!" Why?

• Walter was tired of Ruth's being sick all the time

• Walter was mad because Ruth had burned his breakfast

• Walter is tired of eating eggs

• Walter wants to dream of a better life and Ruth keeps pushing reality back at him

Who is Beneatha?

• Mama

• Walter and Ruth's daughter

• Travis's sister

• Walter's sister

Why was Mama getting a check for $10,000?

• It was insurance money from her husband's life insurance

• She had won the lottery

• She had won a contest

• The bank was sending her a check for the amount in her account. Since she was old, she thought it was time to spend her money.

Why did Beneatha say she wouldn't marry George?

• He was too conceited.

• He was too poor.

• He was too shallow.

• She just didn't like him.

What was Beneatha's attitude towards God?

• She was very religious.

• She did not believe in God.

• She thought he was an unjust God.

• "God is dead."

What happened to Ruth at the end of Act I, scene one?

• Walter hit her

• She burned herself while ironing.

• She fainted.

• She burst into tears.

Who is Joseph Asagai?

• Beneatha's African friend

• Walter's business partner

• Ruth's doctor

• Beneatha's teacher from Africa