A Raisin in the Sun Reading Check 1

Name (Last, First)

Period

• 1
• 2
• 4
• 5
• 6

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

IDENTIFY THE SPEAKER “. . . you don’t understand. It’s all a matter of ideas, and God is just one idea I don’t accept. It’s not important. I am not going out and be immoral or commit crimes because I don’t believe in God. I don’t even think about it. It ‘s just that I get tired of Him getting credit for all the things the human race achieves through its own stubborn effort. There simply is not blasted God—there is only man and it is he who makes miracles!”

• Beneatha
• Ruth
• Travis
• Walter
• Lena (Mama)

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

TO WHOM this passage is ADDRESSED “. . . you don’t understand. It’s all a matter of ideas, and God is just one idea I don’t accept. It’s not important. I am not going out and be immoral or commit crimes because I don’t believe in God. I don’t even think about it. It ‘s just that I get tired of Him getting credit for all the things the human race achieves through its own stubborn effort. There simply is not blasted God—there is only man and it is he who makes miracles!”

• Lena (Mama)
• Ruth
• Beneatha
• Travis
• Walter

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

EXPLAIN CONTEXT AND SIGNIFICANCE “. . . you don’t understand. It’s all a matter of ideas, and God is just one idea I don’t accept. It’s not important. I am not going out and be immoral or commit crimes because I don’t believe in God. I don’t even think about it. It ‘s just that I get tired of Him getting credit for all the things the human race achieves through its own stubborn effort. There simply is not blasted God—there is only man and it is he who makes miracles!”

Answer explanation

The speaker emphasizes human agency over divine influence, arguing that achievements stem from human effort, not God. This reflects a secular worldview, challenging traditional beliefs and highlighting the importance of human responsibility.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3