A Raisin in the Sun Act III Test Questions

What does Mama mean when she tells Walter Lee, "I come from five generations of people who were slaves and sharecroppers...We've never been that poor."

• They have more money than her ancestors because of the insurance check
• Walter Lee should leave and never come back
• Walter Lee has no pride if he takes the money from Lindner
• She is glad the check from Mr. Lindner will make them rich

What motivates Asagai to attend college and attain an education?

• He desires an American wife.

• He wants to appear sophisticated.

• He wants to use his knowledge to improve his homeland.

• He is hoping to increase his own economic prospects.

• He wants to gain the recognition he believes he is due.

When Asagai asks Beneatha to go with him to Africa, she seems confused, but by the end of the text, she seems to have accepted his proposal. What motivates Beneatha to accept his offer?

• Her physical attraction to Asagai.

• Her desire for a stable and predictable future.

• Her desire for wealth and material gain.

• Her desire to make the world a better place.

• Her overwhelming resentment towards Walter.

Why does Asagai compare the Younger family's move to a new home to the current situation in Africa?

• He views the move as a waste of valuable time and resources.

• He thinks the move is a challenge that discourages some but encourages others.

• Both scenarios involve much work to be completed in a short amount of time.

• He views the move as a matter of tribal importance.

Why does Asagai criticize Beneatha's response to the loss of the insurance money?

• He dislikes her lack of religious faith.

• He thinks that she is too idealistic about helping people.

• He dislikes her cynicism about the prospect of real progress.

• He thinks that she betrays her religious convictions.

• He dislikes her hatred towards mankind.

What is the basis of Beneatha and Asagai's connection?

• They both want to make the world a better place.

• Both seek their neighbors' respect.

• Both are overwhelmed with pride.

• Both characters share a sense of futility (pointlessness) because the world is a dangerous and arbitrary (random or unpredictable) place.

• Both characters have lost faith in God.

After Walter calls Lindner to discuss his offer, how does Walter justify his desire to make the deal?

• The money can be used to help his family achieve their dreams.

• There are ideals more valuable than material wealth.

• Walter wants to settle a score with Willy Harris.

• Walter believes that Lindner, in his own way, is trying to help the Youngers.

• Morals do not matter when compared to self-preservation.

What is the primary reason Walter gives for refusing Lindner's offer?

• Walter hopes to annoy Lindner.

• Walter feels that Clybourne Park owes his family.

• Walter's pride will not allow him to back down from a challenge.

• Walter knows that this is what Mama thinks is best.

• Walter believes that his family deserves this move and the opportunities it presents.

After Beneatha criticizes Walter, why does Mama defend Walter, much to Beneatha's surprise and dismay?

• Mama understands that desperate circumstances drove Walter's actions.

• Mama has always favored her son over her daughter.

• Mama is blindly following her religious beliefs.

• Mama simply wants her children to stop arguing.

• Mama is concerned for Ruth and Travis instead of Beneatha.

After Beneatha harshly criticizes Walter for losing the insurance money, Mama reflects on her own behavior. What flaw does Mama admit about herself?

• Mama recognizes her need for power and control.

• Mama wishes she did more to financially help her family.

• Mama expresses repressed racial resentment.

• Mama believes she was too ambitious.

• Mama realizes that she gave up on everything she believed in.