A Raisin in the Sun - Act 2

Act 1 ends with the shocking news that:

• Walter Sr. has died.

• Beneatha has not been accepted to medical school.

• Ruth has put a down-payment for an abortion.

• Mama donated the money to a church.

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Beneatha's dancing to African music suggests:

• Asagai's strong influence.

• she has lost her mind.

• she hates America.

• she is trying to annoy her family.

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Ruth's role within the family can best be described as:

• moderator.

• troublemaker.

• apathetic.

• stubborn.

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Which reason best explains why Walter dislikes George?

• Level of Education

• Clothing/Appearance

• Difference in Opportunities

• Work Ethic

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When George calls Walter "Prometheus," he is ________ him.

• complimenting

• tempting

• helping

• mocking

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How does Walter feel about George?

• They are close friends.

• He does not respect him.

• They are brothers.

• He wants Beneatha to stay away from him.

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Who said the following: “Here I am a giant – surrounded by ants! Ants who can’t even understand what it is the giant is talking about”?

• Mama

• Walter

• Beneatha

• Ruth

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Mama's big news is that she:

• donated the money to a church.

• bought a house.

• is going to give Walter all of the money.

• spent it all on herself.

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Ruth's reaction to Mama's news shows:

• she is still depressed.

• she doesn't understand business.

• she agrees with Mama.

• she disagrees with Mama.

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How are the end of Act 1 and the end of Act 2, scene 1 similar?

• Both result in Walter walking out.

• Both result in Ruth being upset.

• Both result in Travis getting in trouble.

• Both result in the money being spent.

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