A Raisin in the Sun Act II Scene I

Who was dancing and acting like they were holding a flaming spear?

• George

• Walter

• Beneatha

• Asagai

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Who changes the music from Jazz to a Nigerian Melody?

• Beneatha

• Ruth

• Lena

• Walter

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

When George says, "Look honey, we're going to the theater-we're not going to be in it...so go change." this is done in a condescending manner. A synonym for condescending is?

• kindness

• lovingly

• considerate

• snobbish

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

When Walter enters the scene he is...?

• drunk

• happy

• angry

• hungry

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.10

Assimilationist means: An advocate of the policy or practice of the assimilation of immigrant or other minority cultures into a mainstream culture. Which character in the story does not want to be assimilated.

• Lena

• Ruth

• Beneatha

• George

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

RUTH Well—(She waits a long time, and then with resignation starts to put away her things) I guess I might as well go on to bed … (More or less to herself) I don’t know where we lost it … but we have … (Then, to him) I —I’m sorry about this new baby, Walter. I guess maybe I better go on and do what I started … I guess I just didn’t realize how bad things was with us … I guess I just didn’t really realize—(She starts out to the bedroom and stops) You want some hot milk?

When Ruth says the comments in red writing, what is she referring to?

• Giving the baby up for adoption.

• That she should have been more careful and not gotten pregnant.

• Having an abortion.

• That she should have supported Walters dream of investing in the liquor store.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Mama entered the apartment, where had she been?

• To the store.

• To buy a house.

• To visit with Ms. Johnson.

• To church.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

Why is Walter and Ruth concerned about where the house is located?

• The house is located in the country.

• The house is in the ghetto.

• The house is in a white neighborhood.

• The house is in another city.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

Choose the best answer: Why did Lena (Mama) purchase the house at that location.

• The cost of the house.

• She could walk to work.

• It was close to where Beneath went to school

• Travis would be able to walk to school and wouldn't need a taxi.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Who do you think should get the money?

• Mama: She was married to Big Walter and therefore helped to pay for the life insurance policy. Her dream of a house and garden should be supported.

• Beneatha: She needs it for school. She is going to be a doctor and that is important work.

• Walter: He needs his dreams to be supported. He could take care of his family if he invested in the liquor store.

• Ruth: She is expecting a baby. There will be doctor bills and diapers to buy.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3