A Raisin in the Sun Act I and Act II

Why is Asagai's nickname for Beneatha appropriate?

• It means "Doctor of the Future."
• It means "Hopeful Beauty."
• It means "One More Chance."
• It means "One for Whom Bread - food - Is Not Enough." 

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Why did Mama call Walter a disgrace to his father's memory? 

• He had turned his back on God and become an alcoholic.
• He beat his wife and disgraced his mother.
• He had become too concerned with money and had lost traditional family values.
• He was too eager to spread the money Mama would receive from the insurance policy. 

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Who said it?
"Cause we all tied up in a race of people that don't know how to do nothing but moan, pray and have babies!

• George M.
• Beneatha 
• Walter Lee
• Ruth

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How did Walter react to Mama's purchase?

• He was elated
• He was disappointed 
• He was understanding
• He was too tired to care

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How did Ruth find out that Walter was skipping work?

• Walter's boss called.
• Beneatha saw him.
• Ruth saw him on the way back from the doctor's office.
• Walter told her.

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Who is an "assimilationist"? HINT: Beneatha does NOT want to be one.

• A person who tries to fit in with the most powerful (white) culture
• A person who tries to fit in with Nigerian culture
• A religious person
• A person who wants to go to Europe

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When Bobo comes over, the mood shifts.  Why?

• He looks frightened.
• He says he didn't go to Springfield yesterday. 
• He says Willy took all the money.
• All of the above

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True or False: Walter Lee tells Mama she "butched up" his dream. 

• True 
• False

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Where is the house that Mama bought located?

• Rosedale Park
• Sherwood Park
• Hanserd Park
• Clybourne Park

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What is Mr. Lindner offering the Younger family?

• To buy back their house for more than they paid
• A housewarming gift to welcome them to the neighborhood
• The keys to their new house.
• Rules and guidelines for living in the neighborhood

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