A Raisin in the Sun Act 2, Scene 2

Mrs. Johnson arrives at the Youngers' apartment with a newspaper that features what news story?

• A black woman refused to give up her seat on a bus.

• The Supreme Court outlawed racial segregation.

• The Supreme Court outlawed restrictive covenants.

• A black man purchased a liquor store in Chicago.

• A black family was bombed in a Chicago suburb.

When Ruth answers a telephone call from Mrs. Arnold, what does she learn about Walter?

• Walter has received a promotion and pay raise.

• Walter has received a holiday bonus.

• Walter has earned overtime pay for three days.

• Walter has not gone to work for three days.

• Walter has been fired from his job.

What kind of music does Walter listen to while sitting and drinking at the Green Hat?

• Classical

• Gospel

• Jazz

• Rock n' roll

• Country

Lena "Mama" Younger tells Walter to put $3,000 into a savings account to pay for what?

• To pay a down payment on the house.

• To pay for the hospital bills from Ruth's children.

• To pay for Walter's investment in a liquor store.

• To pay for Beneatha's medical schooling.

• To pay for Travis' college education.

When Walter asks his son what he wants to be when he grows up, what is Travis' answer?

• A lawyer

• A doctor

• A bus drive

• A chauffer

• A politician

At the end of Act 2, Scene 2, what job does Walter fantasize that he will hold in the future?

• A "lawyer" at a "law firm" (108).

• A "doctor" at a "doctor's office" (108).

• An "entrepreneur" at a " liquor store" (108).

• An "executive" at an "office downtown" (108).

• A "foreman" at a "construction site" (108).

"It's simple. You read books- to learn facts- to get grades- to pass the course- to get a degree. That's all- it has nothing to do with thoughts" (97).

• Lena

• Walter

• Beneatha

• George Murchison

• Mrs. Johnson

" I bet this time next month ya'll's names will have been in the papers plenty- "NEGROES INVADE CLYBOURNE PARK- BOMBED!" (102)

• Lena

• Walter

• Beneatha

• George Murchison

• Mrs. Johnson

"It ain't much, but it's all I got in the world and I'm putting it in your hands. I'm telling you to be the head of this family now on like you supposed to be" (107).

• Lena

• Walter

• Beneatha

• George Murchison

• Mrs. Johnson

"Just tell me where you want to go to school and you'll go. Just tell me, what it is you want to be- and you'll be it....Whatever you want to be- Yessir! You just name it, son... and I hand you the world! " (109)

• Lena

• Walter

• Beneatha

• George Murchison

• Mrs. Johnson