A Raisin in the Sun Act I.i

What does the family have to share every morning when they get ready for school/work?

• A bathroom
• The same plate for their eggs
• Milk
• Their towels

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is Mama getting a large sum of money?

• She won the lottery
• Her husband passed away
• She retired
• She won a lawsuit

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is Beneatha's dream?

• to open a liquor store
• To become a teacher
• To become a doctor
• To get married and have 2 kids

What is Walter's current job?

• teacher
• landscaping
• doctor
• chauffeur

What is Walter's dream?

• To open a movie theater
• To start a clothing business
• To open a liquor store
• To start a new school for his son

Which of the following is most heavily emphasized about the Younger's apartment in Act I.i?

• its size and layout

• the amount of natural light

• the general age and state of its contents

• All of the above

What does Travis ask to do when his Mom tells him that he doesn't  have 50 cents?

• Mow the lawn
• Bake cookies
• Carry groceries
• Babysit

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Why does Mama slap Beneatha?

• She uses the Lord's name in vain twice
• She wants to spend all the money on herself
• She ran away from home
• She won't help Mama with the dishes

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who is Travis?

• Beneatha's uncle
• Mama's son
• Walter's brother
• Walter and Ruth's son

One conflict that takes place in Act I is when:

• Walter Lee struggles to keep his job as a chauffeur.
• Walter Lee struggles with other family members over money.
• Travis struggles to keep up his grades in school.
• Mama struggles with Ruth for control of the household.