ARITS Review

Mama slaps Beneatha because Beneatha

• denies that God exists 
• calls Walter a “flip”
• doesn’t listen to what Mama says
• wants to marry George Murchison

What does Mama's plant symbolize?

• A reminder of Big Walter

• A reminder of her childhood home.

• Her dream to tend to her family's needs like a garden.

• Her dedication to working for the family.

How does Mama symbolically make Walter the head of the household?

•  She tells him to sign the deed to the house.
•  She gives him “control” over the money.
• She asks him to hold her plant.
•  She asks him to hold her plant.

What is Mama’s motive for buying a house in the all-white community of Clybourne Park?

• She wants to obtain the best home for the least amount of money.
• She wants to integrate the neighborhood.
• She wants to prove she is the head of the family.
• She wants to prove that she is not an old-fashioned black woman.

Besides asking her to marry him, Asagai...

• Asks Benetha to move in with him

• Asks Benetha's family to move to Africa

• Suggests that Benetha move to Africa with him

• Asks Benetha to go on a date to the movies

Walter invites Lindner to the apartment to...

• collect the Welcoming Committee money

• invite him over for dinner

• Talk to him about planning a welcome party on Saturday

• Ask for his help in tracking down Willy Harris

Beneatha's hair symbolized what?

• strength

• attitude

• not conforming to white society

• natural beauty

George to Walter: " Good Night Prometheus."

• metaphor

• allusion

• simile

• anaphora

What are some of the theme subjects to look for in A Raisin in the Sun (click all that apply)?

• poverty

• racism

• African heritage

• identity

What do George's white shoes represent?

• Wealth/Class Privilege

• Bad Taste

• Immaturity

• Comfort