A Raisin in the Sun Act 1 Scene 1

Where is the play set?

• Harlem

• South Side Chicago

• New York

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What are is the Younger family anticipating?

• A check

• A visitor

• Great news about a business opportunity

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does Walter do for a living?

• He works in a bar.

• He is a chauffeur

• He is a hustler

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Who is Beneatha?

• Walter's sister

• Ruth's sister

• Walter's wife

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In what way is Beneatha different from the rest of the family?

• She is more beautiful.

• She is educated.

• She is independent.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Beneatha's aspiration?

• She wants to be a nurse.

• She wants to be a doctor.

• She wants to live a wealthy life

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Walter's aspiration?

• To start a business

• To have a big house

• To become wealthy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Walter feel about his wife's response to his aspirations?

• He feels inspired by her.

• He feels misunderstood.

• He feels disappointed by the lack of supported.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the furniture in the Younger household reveal about the family?

• They are conservative.

• They are sentimental about their possessions.

• They are socially disadvantaged.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Ruth is disappointed because her

• love for Walter has faded

• life has not been what she expected

• job is only part-time

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3