A Raisin in the Sun-Act I (pages 23-65)

Which best describes Walter and Beneatha's relationship?

• combative; they often argue/bicker

• full of respect

• loving and caring

• full of compassion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Where does A Raisin in the Sun get its name from?

• a poem by Countee Cullen

• a poem by Langston Hughes

• an elegy by John Donne

• a song by Duke Ellington

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.10

Where did Ruth actually go instead of the doctor's office? 

• To check up on Beneatha
• To look for a new house
• To see a woman about having an abortion
• To find out where the money was

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is Joseph Asagai?

• Beneatha's African friend
• Walter's business partner
• Ruth's doctor
• Beneatha's teacher from Africa

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What is Beneatha's dream?

• She wants to be a nurse.
• She wants to be a teacher.
• She wants to be a doctor.
• She wants to own her own business.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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