A Raisin in the Sun: Character Analysis Quiz for Scenes 1 and 2

What is Walter Lee's main concern in scenes 1 and 2?

• The education of his sister Beneatha

• The health of his mother Lena

• The future of his son Travis

• His desire to invest in a liquor store

How does Ruth react to Walter Lee's dream?

• She is supportive and encourages him

• She is indifferent and doesn't care

• She is skeptical and worried about the financial risks

• She is excited and wants to help

What does Beneatha's interest in becoming a doctor suggest about her character?

• She is driven by financial gain

• She is passionate about helping others

• She is trying to impress her family

• She is not serious about her future

How does Mama's dream for her family contrast with Walter's?

• Mama dreams of moving to a better neighborhood, while Walter dreams of wealth

• Mama dreams of returning to Africa, while Walter dreams of staying in America

• Mama dreams of starting her own business, while Walter dreams of a corporate job

• Mama dreams of a big wedding for Beneatha, while Walter dreams of investing in a business

What does Travis's request for fifty cents symbolize in the context of his family's situation?

• The financial strain on the family

• Travis's lack of understanding of his family's financial situation

• The innocence of childhood

• The family's willingness to indulge Travis despite their situation

How does Beneatha's attitude towards God reflect her relationship with Mama?

• It shows a deep respect and alignment with Mama's beliefs

• It reveals a generational gap and differing values

• It indicates Beneatha's desire to convert Mama to her own beliefs

• It demonstrates Beneatha's indifference towards family traditions

In what way does Walter Lee's attitude towards money affect his relationship with his wife Ruth?

• It brings them closer as they plan their future together

• It causes tension due to differing priorities and financial stress

• It has no effect on their relationship

• It makes Ruth more dependent on Walter

What does Mama's care for her plant symbolize in relation to her character?

• Her nurturing nature and hope for her family's future

• Her desire to escape her current living situation

• Her interest in starting a new career in botany

• Her control over the family's finances

How does Beneatha's relationship with her brother Walter Lee illustrate the theme of dreams and aspirations?

• It shows that they both have the same dreams for wealth

• It highlights their competitive nature and desire to outdo each other

• It demonstrates the clash between personal and collective family dreams

• It reveals that they do not support each other's dreams

What role does Ruth play in the Younger family dynamics in scenes 1 and 2?

• She is the peacemaker and tries to keep the family united

• She is the primary decision-maker for the family

• She is indifferent and stays out of family matters

• She is the main source of conflict within the family