A Raisin in the Sun Act One Quiz

The author includes the character, Joseph Asaigai, primarily to:

• a. Persuade the reader to go to college

• b. Entertain the reader

• c. Inform the reader about Africa

• d. Persuade the reader to marry at an early age

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

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

• Harlem

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Boston

How would you describe Ruth's relationship with Travis?

• Strained
• Abusive
• Loving
• Apathetic

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

Walter believes you have to:

• spend money to make money

• take advantage of every opportunity

• have an education to become rich

• wait for someone to die and inherit money

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

• Big Walter

• Walter Jr

• Travis

• Bobo

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

What career does Beneatha strive to achieve?

• Police Woman

• Doctor

• Veterinarian

• Youtuber

Why does Mama slap Beneatha?

• Mama wanted to practice her MMA fighting skills

• Beneatha stole her check

• Beneatha slapped Walter

• Beneatha goes against Mama's faith