A Raisin in the Sun--Act 1

Which one of these dreams and aspirations belongs to one of the Younger family?

• To buy a new car

• To own a business

• To go on a vacation

• To win the lottery

What is one of the conflicts between generations in Act 1, scene 1?

• Different opinions on marriage

• Different opinions on education

• Different opinions on fashion

• Different opinions on sports

Why is money and wealth important to the Younger family?

• To buy expensive clothes

• To live a luxurious life

• To achieve their dreams

• To show off to others

How does gender play a role in society in A Raisin in the Sun?

• Women are expected by some to stay at home

• Men are expected to do household chores

• Women are expected to be the breadwinners (financially support the family)

• Men and women have equal opportunities

What is Mama's "deferred" dream?

• To find a better job

• To have many grandchildren

• To own a house

• To travel the world

What is the main conflict between Walter and Beneatha in Act 1, scene 1?

• Different opinions on religion

• Different opinions on politics

• Different opinions on relationships

• Different opinions on how to spend the insurance money

What most frustrates Walter about his wife?

• She won't work outside the house.

• She is poor mother to Travis.

• He doesn't feel she listens to him or supports his ambitions.

• She scrambles his eggs for breakfast.

How does gender inequality affect the characters in the play?

• Marriage is a more common expectation for women than college.

• Men are denied job opportunities

• Women are denied voting rights

• Men and women face equal opportunities

What is one of the dreams of Beneatha, a character in the play?

• To become a doctor

• To become a lawyer

• To become a teacher

• To become a chef

What is one of the conflicts between Ruth and Walter in Act 1, scene 1?

• Different opinions on parenting

• Different opinions on cooking

• Different opinions on gardening

• Different opinions on fashion