Raisin in the Sun- Review

What is the first question Langston Hughes asks in the poem "Harlem"?

• Why did they put the raisin in the sun?

• What happens to a dream deferred?

• What is the American Dream?

• Do you want to dream?

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What City to the Younger's live in?

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What cultural differences cause conflict between Beneatha and Asagai in Act 1?

• The food they were eating

• The movies they wanted to watch

• Standards of beauty

• Their taste in music

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What is the conflict between Walter and Mama?

• She missed an opportunity to talk to him

• She believes in his dreams too much

• She wants him to go to college

• She doesn't let him be the man of the house

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Which of the following is not true about the apartment?

• it has worn carpet

• It has a small bathroom

• It has three rooms

• it has one window

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In terms of personality and behavior,____________________.

• Beneatha is afraid to try new things.

• Travis is often very pessimistic.

• Mama can be rather selfish.

• Walter is an idealist and Ruth is a realist.

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Which of the following examples best illustrates the term "assimilation"?

• A Chinese immigrant opens a restaurant specializing in authentic Chinese cuisine.

• An Italian immigrant to the US refuses to learn English.

• A US woman traveling in Syria chooses to wear a head covering out of respect for the Syrian culture.

• An African American singer writes a song called "I'm Black, and I'm Proud."

Joseph Asagai's home country is _________________.

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Why is the plant significant?

• It symbolizes the Younger family. 

• It is surviving but not thriving.

• It represents Mama's desire to have a garden.

• It symbolizes hope

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What does Asagai mean when he calls Beneatha "Alaiyo"?

• She is never satisfied with life

• She is selfish

• Money is the most important

• She is loved

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