Raisin in the Sun Acts 2-3 Review

How did Ruth find out Walter hadn't been going to work?

• Walter's boss called.

• Beneatha saw him.

• Ruth saw him on her way back from the doctor's office.

• Walter told her.

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Walter resents George Murchison because Walter thinks George:

• is just playing with Beneatha and will eventually break her heart.

• looks down on his mother for being a cleaning lady.

• stands higher in his mother’s eyes than Walter himself does.

• is a spoiled, rich, college kid.

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When Walter first hears about Mama putting down money for the house, he:

• becomes angry that she spent the money in that way.

• is happy about the house but sad about leaving the neighborhood.

• is relieved that his son can grow up in a safer neighborhood.

• tells her that buying a house is a good thing, but not in that neighborhood.

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Mama gives Walter $6,500 because:

• it will keep her children from fighting over it.

• his wife Lena needs the money for an operation.

• he threatens to leave if he does not get the money.

• she wants him to assume the role of head of the household.

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The Clybourne Park Improvement Association members want to buy the house from the Youngers because they:

• want to donate it to a homeless family.

• had planned to use it as a community center.

• do not want black people moving into their neighborhood.

• decided to build a playground for the neighborhood children.

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When Beneatha is feeling hopeless, Asagai suggests that she

• marry George Murchison.

• return to Africa with him.

• move to New York and work in his company.

• should be satisfied with his gifts.

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Walter says that, “he called the man” because he

• told Lindner they will take the money he offered them.

• has quit his job.

• realizes that he has to straighten out his life.

• feels bad about insulting George Murchison.

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Beneatha’s haircut is in response to Asagai’s strong

• feelings about cultural heritage.

• determination to make her change.

• desire to make her look masculine.

• feelings about being seen with her as she is.

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What presents did Mama get?

• A plant and seeds to grow a new garden

• A plant and a hat

• Gardening tools and a hat

• A watering can, gardening tools and a hat

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Why didn't Beneatha want to be a doctor anymore?

• She sees no human battle worth fighting; no human life worth saving.

• She decided to go to Africa instead.

• She doesn't want to have to treat the oppressors.

• She's tired of school and intellectual ideas.

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