A Raisin in the Sun - Act 1

The stance that Beneatha takes in the novel is best described as that of a:

• a. Assimilationist

• b. Feminist

• c. Realist

• d. Sexist

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The author includes the character, Joseph Asaigai, primarily to:

• a. Persuade the reader to go to college

• b. Entertain the reader

• c. Inform the reader about Africa

• d. Persuade the reader to marry at an early age

Based on the novel, which choice does not describe Walter Lee

• a. Ruth's defiant husband

• b. Travis’s loving father

• c. Mama's only son

• d. Beneatha’s youngest brother

Which of the following was not Lorraine Hansberry’s purpose when writing A Raisin in the Sun?

• a. To provide a reflection of racial attitudes in the 1950’s

• b. To reveal the plight of all who have failed dreams

• c. To expose readers to values taught in a traditional family unit

• d. To destroy the idea of the American Dream

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A Raisin in the Sun is arguably the first play to portray ___ in a natural and realistic manner.

• Black characters and themes

• Violence against women

• Economic Inequality

• The consequences of War

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What does Mama’s upkeep of her plant NOT symbolize?

• imperfect environment for growth
• her business savvy
• dreams of a garden of her own
• her love for her children

The setting of the play is the 1950's, in what city?

• Harlem

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Boston

On what does Ruth suggest that Mama use the money?

• for herself

• to invest in Walter

• however she wants

• All of the above

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How would you describe Ruth's relationship with Travis?

• Strained
• Abusive
• Loving
• Apathetic

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Walter believes that Black women.....

• Encourage their husbands
• are the reason very few Black men succeed
• are the reason Black men succeed
• are the reason he hates his job