A Raisin in the Sun Act II

Which character says the following line in Act II?

“We feel that most of the trouble in this world, when you come right down to it---most of the trouble exists because people just don't sit down and talk to each other.”

• Walter

• Mama

• Ruth

• Beneatha

• Mr. Lindner

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which character says the following line in Act II?

“…I been doing to you what the rest of the world been doing to you. What you ain’t never understood is that I ain’t got nothing, don’t own nothing, ain’t never really wanted nothing that wasn’t for you.”

• Walter

• Mama

• Ruth

• Beneatha

• Mr. Lindner

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which character says the following line in Act II?

“You wouldn’t understand yet, son, but your daddy’s gonna make a transaction...a business transaction that’s going to change our lives…”

• Walter

• Mama

• Ruth

• Beneatha

• Mr. Lindner

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which character says the following line in Act II?

“See there...you are standing there in your splendid ignorance talking about people who were the first to smelt iron on that face of the earth!”

• Walter

• Mama

• Ruth

• Beneatha

• Mr. Lindner

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which character says this line in Act II?

That’s how long it been. But we went last night. The picture wasn’t much good, but that didn’t seem to matter. We went --- and we held hands.”

• Walter

• Mama

• Ruth

• Beneatha

• Mr. Lindner

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is George's reaction to Beneath's costume and hair?

• He is slightly embarrassed by her new look and offers to take her shopping.

• He finds her new look ridiculous and teases her to change.

• He supports her new look and praises her for exploring her African heritage.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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What can the reader assume Asagai's reaction to Beneath's costume and hair would be?

• He would be embarrassed by her new look and think she needs money to buy new clothes.

• He would think her new look is silly and then tease her until she changes.

• He would support her new look and praise her for exploring her heritage.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is significant about the neighborhood of the Younger's new house?

• There are rumors of radiation exposure from the nuclear plant just past the neighborhood.

• All of the residents in the neighborhood are white.

• It is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Chicago.

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In what way do Walter and Ruth react differently to the news that Mama has bought the house?

• Walter is upset that Mama did not give him the money for the liquor store. Ruth is upset that the house is in an all-white neighborhood.

• Walter is upset that Mama did not give him the money for the liquor store. Ruth is excited to finally leave the apartment and have a real house.

• Walter is excited to finally leave the apartment and have a real home. Ruth is upset because she wanted Mama to use the money on a trip for herself.

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What motivates Walter's dream for the future?

• He wants to be a successful businessman just like his father.

• He wants his family to have a better life and to give Travis the opportunity to achieve his dreams.

• He wants to become so wealthy that the family can move to a large house in the wealthy area of the city.

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