Understanding 'A Raisin in the Sun'

What is the setting of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• A rural farmhouse

• A suburban area in California

• A large house in New York

• A small apartment in Chicago

What causes conflict in the Younger family regarding the insurance money?

• Buying a new car

• Opening a liquor store

• Investing in education

• Starting a restaurant

What does Walter aspire to do with the insurance money?

• Buy stocks and bonds

• Invest in a liquor store

• Save it for his son's future

• Donate it to charity

What does the character Joseph Asagai represent in the play?

• African heritage and pride

• Technological advancement

• American capitalism

• European influence

What is Beneatha's aspiration in the play?

• To become an artist

• To become a lawyer

• To become a doctor

• To become a teacher

What is the significance of the name 'Alaiyo' given to Beneatha by Asagai?

• It means 'One for whom bread is not enough'

• It means 'She who dreams'

• It means 'She who sells'

• It means 'She who dances'

What significant decision does Mama make with part of the insurance money?

• She buys a new car

• She starts a new business

• She invests in stocks

• She puts a down payment on a house

How does Walter's attitude towards the insurance money create tension?

• He wants to give it all to charity

• He wants to invest it in a risky business

• He wants to use it all for personal gain

• He wants to save it for future use

What does the character George Murchison symbolize?

• Wealth and superficiality

• Hard work and perseverance

• Artistic creativity

• Traditional values

What does Ruth contemplate due to the family's financial struggles?

• Moving back to her hometown

• Divorcing Walter

• Starting a new job

• Having an abortion