A Raisin in the Sun Act II, Scene ii & iii Vocabulary

What is the definition of "Presume"?

• To confirm without doubt

• To suppose to be true; taken for granted

• To understand deeply

• To disagree with a statement

What part of speech is "Presume"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Which of the following is a synonym of "Presume"?

• Unlikely

• Impossible

• Probably

• Certainly

What does the word 'presume' mean in the context of the sentence 'If you borrow your mom's car, I presume you would fill the tank.'?

• To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary

• To borrow something from someone

• To fill something to its capacity

• To return something that was borrowed

What part of speech is the word "Rebuff"?

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Noun and Verb

• Preposition

What is the definition of "Rebuff"?

• To accept with enthusiasm

• A rejection of one who makes advances, proffers help or sympathy, shows interest, or makes a request

• To agree to a proposal

• An expression of approval

Which of the following is a synonym for "Rebuff"?

• Welcome

• Embrace

• Bluntly refuse

• Approve

What did Sam-I-am do when he was asked to eat green eggs and ham?

• He accepted immediately.

• He rebuffed all attempts until the end.

• He asked for something else.

• He left without saying anything.

What is the meaning of "rebuffed" as used in the text?

• To accept eagerly.

• To consider carefully.

• To reject or refuse bluntly.

• To negotiate a better option.

What part of speech is the word "Revelation"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb