A Raisin in the Sun Act One

The Younger’s apartment can be described as…

• Nice but not cared for.

• Shabby but cared for.

• Nice and cared for.

• Shabby and not cared for.

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The relationship between Ruth and Walter could be described as…

• Tense

• Calm

• Loving

• Violent

• Indifferent (they ignore each other)

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Beneatha is not serious about dating George because…

• He is too shallow (not a deep thinker).

• He is too ugly.

• He is too poor.

• He is too old.

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What is the family doing at the beginning of Act I, scene 2?

• Playing card games

• Preparing a big meal

• Learning a new dance

• Cleaning the apartment

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Ruth’s big news to the family is that…

• She lost her job.

• She is pregnant.

• She got a better job.

• She filed for divorce.

What gifts does Joseph bring for Beneatha?

• Records and clothes from Nigeria

• A telephone and elbow-length gloves

• Flowers and chocolates

• A camera and film

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How does Mama react to the arrival of the insurance check?

• She is joyful.

• She is sad.

• She is angry.

• She doesn't know it's there yet.

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If mama had the means (opportunity), her hobby would be…

• Sewing

• Singing in the choir

• Gardening

• Traveling

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Beneatha’s religion is…

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• She is not religious

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Why does the family have a hectic (rushed and confused) schedule every morning?

• The bus is unpredictable.

• They must share a bathroom.

• They never know when Walter will be called to work.

• Mama needs constant attention and/or help.