Raisin in the Sun Act 1

The stance that Beneatha takes in the novel is best described as that of a:

• a. Assimilationist

• b. Feminist

• c. Realist

• d. Sexist

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

Based on the novel, which choice does not describe Walter Lee

• a. Ruth's defiant husband

• b. Travis’s loving father

• c. Mama's only son

• d. Beneatha’s youngest brother

What does Mama’s upkeep of her plant NOT symbolize?

• imperfect environment for growth
• her business savvy
• dreams of a garden of her own
• her love for her children

On what does Ruth suggest that Mama use the money?

• for herself

• to invest in Walter

• however she wants

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

Walter believes that Black women.....

• Encourage their husbands
• are the reason very few Black men succeed
• are the reason Black men succeed
• are the reason he hates his job

Why does Ruth want an abortion?

• She is sick
• Both C and D
• Because they cannot afford it
• Her and Walter's relationship is not in a good spot

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

_______ was very proud of his children and believed they made life worthwhile.

• Big Walter

• Walter Jr

• Travis

• Bobo

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CCSS.W.11-12.9

Where is the play set, and in what time period?

• North Side Chicago, Vietnam War

• South Side Chicago, Gilded Age

• South Side Chicago, around World War II

• Mississippi, Harlem Renaissance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

List all of the characters that share the apartment.

• Mama, Beneatha, Walter, Ruth

• Mama, Jonathan, Beneatha, Ruth, Walter

• Mama, Joseph, Beneatha, Big Walter

• Mama, Travis, Ruth, Walter, Beneatha

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is Walter's main frustration with Ruth?

• She always ignores his dreams

• She doesn't respect Travis

• She's always in a bad mood

• She spends too much of their money

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3