Quiz on A Raisin in the Sun

Where does the family live? Are they comfortable in the home?

• In a spacious house, very comfortable

• In a small apartment, not very comfortable

• In a rural farmhouse, very comfortable

• In a city penthouse, extremely comfortable

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Walter and Ruth react differently when Travis asks for money for school. What are Walter and Ruth’s attitude about money?

• Walter is generous, Ruth is stingy

• Walter is stingy, Ruth is generous

• Both are generous

• Both are stingy

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What is Walter’s viewpoint on how women and men should treat each other?

• Men should dominate women

• Women should dominate men

• They should treat each other as equals

• Men and women should ignore each other

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What are Beneatha’s future plans? Why do you think Walter is concerned these plans?

• To become a doctor; Walter is concerned about the cost

• To become a teacher; Walter is concerned about the time

• To become a lawyer; Walter is concerned about the competition

• To become an artist; Walter is concerned about the stability

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How does George Murchison change the mood of the scene?

• By bringing bad news

• By making a joke

• By starting an argument

• By being cheerful and optimistic

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What news does Mama tell the family in this scene?

• She is moving away

• She is buying a house

• She is retiring

• She is getting married

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What are Ruth’s and Walter’s reactions to Mama’s news?

• Both are excited

• Both are indifferent

• Ruth is excited, Walter is upset

• Ruth is upset, Walter is excited

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What sort of woman does George say he wants Beneatha to be? Why doesn’t George want to listen to Beneatha’s ideas?

• Independent and outspoken; he values her ideas.

• Traditional and quiet; he dismisses her ideas.

• Adventurous and bold; he encourages her ideas.

• Submissive and silent; he supports her ideas.

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What does Beneatha think of her mother?

• She admires her greatly.

• She is indifferent towards her.

• She is critical of her.

• She fears her.

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Ruth finds out that Walter has not been to work for three days. What has he been doing?

• Attending job interviews.

• Spending time with friends.

• Driving around aimlessly.

• Volunteering at a shelter.

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