A Raisin in the Sun Review

The author named the play after what poet?

• Langston Hughes

• TS Eliot

• Emily Dickinson

• Edgar Allan Poe

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

Why is Asagai's nickname for Beneatha appropriate?

• Because it signaled "One for Whom Bread is Not Enough"

• Because she wanted more out of life, she wanted to achieve more out of her surroundings

• Because she wanted to know more about Nigeria

• Because he loves her

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Who was Karl Lindner, and why did he visit the Youngers' house?

• He was from Clybourne Park Improvement Association. He was calling to ask the Youngers not to move into their white neighborhood. The association members were willing to pay the Youngers not to move in.

• He was from Chicago. He was asking for more money for the house.

• He was from Clybourne Park. He wanted more money for the house.

• He was from Chicago Improvement Association. He was calling to ask the Youngers not to move into their white neighborhood. The association members were going to sue if the Youngers moved in.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What are "assimilationist Negroes"?

• Negroes who do not believe in God

• Negroes who have left Africa to go to America and become educated

• Negroes who give up their cultural heritage and take on the culture of a more dominant society

• Negroes who still live a tribal life in Nigeria

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What was Walter's reaction to Mama's purchase?

• He was elated.

• He was too tired to care.

• He was understanding.

• He was disappointed.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What was Walter's reaction to Lindner?

• He accepted Lindner's offer.

• He personally disliked Lindner but agreed in principle.

• He told Lindner to leave their apartment.

• He liked Lindner and all that he stood for.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What news did Bobo bring Walter?

• They got all the paperwork done.

• He told Walter that Willy had taken all of the money and left without a trace.

• They needed more money for the paperwork

• He told Walter that Willy had taken all of the money but needed more money for the paperwork

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Why did Mama call Walter a disgrace to his father's memory?

• He had turned his back on God and had become an alcoholic.

• He had become too concerned with money and had lost traditional family values.

• He beat his wife and disgraced his mother.

• He was too eager to spend the money Mama would receive from his father's insurance policy.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why didn't Walter take the money Lindner offered?

• . It wasn't enough money.

• His conscience wouldn't let him ruin his family's pride.

• Willy returned the money he took.

• Mama wouldn't let him.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the setting of the story?

• South Side Chicago
• Omaha NE
• Minneapolis MN
• Sioux City Iowa

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3