"A Raisin in the Sun" Quiz

Who wrote 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Langston Hughes

• Lorraine Hansberry

• Maya Angelou

• Phineas Gage

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does the character Walter Lee aspire to invest in?

• A college fund

• A liquor store

• A new house

• A technology company

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does Beneatha Younger aspire to become?

• A businesswoman

• A doctor

• A nurse

• A teacher

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does Mama dream of buying with the insurance money?

• A new car

• A vacation to Europe

• A house

• Jewelry

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who is Joseph Asagai?

• A doctor from America

• A teacher from London

• A businessman from Canada

• A friend from Nigeria

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

• His selfishness

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6