A Raisin in the Sun SOLO Lesson 13

The stage directions at the beginning of this passage describe the atmosphere as one of

• hope

• frustration

• anger

• disappointment

Beneatha compares Walter’s foolishness in trusting Willy to....

• mama and her paint

• Travis and his marbles

• Ruth and her curtains

Why do you think Beneatha wanted to make that comparison?

• Because Beneatha doesn't like Walter.

• Beneatha wanted to say that not even a child like Travis would make such a reckless mistake with something he valued.

• She was very happy he lost the money

As she talks to Asagai, why does Beneatha have a change of heart about being a doctor?

• 
  She is no longer interested in school.

• She doesn’t think she would be a good doctor.

• She wants to marry Asagai.

• She loses hope for humanity.

Asagai talks about being an idealist, which he describes as someone who....

• who doesn't like money

• will not give up

• dislikes violence

• refused to leave hom

Now that the money is gone, what has Mama decided to do?

• Mama decided to canel the move

• Mama decided to go look for Willy

• Mama told Walter to leave the house

• Mama told Walter to find Willy