A Raisin in the Sun: 1-3 Review

Which of the following was not Lorraine Hansberry’s purpose when writing A Raisin in the Sun?

• a. To provide a reflection of racial attitudes in the 1950’s

• b. To reveal the plight of all who have failed dreams

• c. To expose readers to values taught in a traditional family unit

• d. To destroy the idea of the American Dream

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A Raisin in the Sun is arguably the first play to portray ___ in a natural and realistic manner.

• Black characters and themes

• Violence against women

• Economic Inequality

• The consequences of War

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The setting of the play is the 1950's, in what city?

• Harlem

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Boston

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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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If Joseph and George are symbols, which one symbolizes assimilation?

• Joseph
• George

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Why does George call Walter "Prometheus"?

• George recognizes that one day Walter will be a great man.

• George is making fun of Walter because Walter thinks of himself as being great, like a god.

• George is making an allusion to impress Beneatha with his intelligence.

• George is apologizing to Walter by praising him.

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Who is Prometheus?

• That's Mama's husband's name.

• A character from Greek mythology.

• One of the guys Walter was going in to business with.

• A Titan and a trickster.

Who says the following quote?  "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" (87).

• Mama
• Walter
• Ruth
• Beneatha

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What is significant about Clybourne Park?

• It's run down and poverty-stricken.
• It's exclusively a black neighborhood.
• It's an all-white neighborhood.
• It's far away from where the Youngers currently live.

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Relate the following line in the play about Walter's dream to a line in Hughes' poem.  (Violently) "No! Cause ain't nobody with me!  Not even my own mother" (85)!

• Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?
• Or fester like a sore and then run?
• Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.
• Or does it explode?

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