A Raisin in the Sun Act 2, Scenes 1 & 2 Quiz

What is the main focus of Act 2, scenes 1 and 2 in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Planning a family vacation

• Discussion about moving to a new neighborhood

• Conflict over the use of insurance money

• Debate over a business investment

What is Walter's dream in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• To become a professional athlete

• To donate all his money to charity and live a simple life

• To invest in a liquor store with his friends and become wealthy.

• To travel the world and never settle down

What is Beneatha's aspiration in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• To become a lawyer

• To become a doctor

• To become a teacher

• To become a musician

What is the main conflict between Walter and Mama in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Their disagreement over Mama's choice of plant for the apartment

• Their argument over who gets to use the bathroom first in the morning

• Their conflict over which TV show to watch in the evening

• Their differing views on how to use the insurance money from Walter's father's death

What is one of the main themes in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

(all of these are seen in the play; which is a MAIN theme?)

• The importance of family

• The struggle for racial equality

• The pursuit of the American Dream

• The power of love

What is the Younger family's main challenge in Act 2, scenes 1 and 2?

• Dealing with racial discrimination

• Finding a new place to live

• Deciding whether to invest in a business

• Deciding how to use the insurance money

What does Beneatha want to do with her life in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Become a lawyer

• Become a teacher

• Join the military

• Become a doctor

Between Joseph Asagai and George, which character represents assimilation?

• Joseph

• George

• Neither

• Both

In Act 2, Scene 2, what is the atmosphere of the location where Walter Lee meets with his business associates?

• a luxurious hotel

• a rundown bar

• a sidewalk cafe

• Bobo's apartment

What does the plant in Mama's apartment symbolize in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• The family's deteriorating relationships

• The family's financial struggles

• Mama's care and hope for her family's future

• The family's desire to return to Africa