A Raisin in the Sun Quiz 1 (Act 1)

The relationship between Ruth and Walter is best described as

• Loving

• Tense

• Violent

• Indifferent (they ignore each other).

Beneatha practices the religion of

• Trick question! She is not religious

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

The Younger's apartment is best described as

• Shabby and filthy

• Luxurious but messy

• Shabby but clean and orderly

• Luxurious and spotless

What does Walter want to do with the life insurance money?

• Trick question! He offers no opinion.

• Start a business

• Buy a new car

• Move to another city

What does Beneatha want to do with her future?

• Become a doctor

• Marry a rich man

• Become a flight attendant

• Become an author

Why does the family have a hectic (rushed and confused) routine in the morning?

• Mama needs constant attention and assistance

• The bus is unpredictable

• They must contend (fight) for use of the bathroom.

• They never know when Walter will be called to work

If Mama had the means ( opportunity and time), her hobby would be

• Fine arts (painting, sculpting, etc.)

• Traveling

• Singing in the choir

• Gardening

Ruth's big news to the family is that

• She filed for divorce

• She lost her job

• She is pregnant

• She got a better job

What gifts does Joseph Asagai bring for Beneatha?

• A camera and film

• Flower and chocolates

• A telephone and soft gloves

• Records (music) and cloths

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

• Trick question! The check does not arrive

• She is joyful

• She is sad

• She is angry