A Raisin in the Sun

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.

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How does Walter first respond to Mr. Lindner’s proposal about the house?

• Walter says he will consider the offer.

• Walter threatens to punch him in the mouth.

• Walter accepts the offer.

• Walter orders him out of the house.

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What does Mama’s old plant symbolize?

• hope for the future

• frustration with ghetto life

• despair    

• preoccupation with the past

What is the climax of the play?

•  Mama puts a down payment on the house.

• Walter turns down Lindner’s offer.

• Ruth finds out she’s pregnant.

• Beneatha decides to move to Africa. 

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All of the following are conflicts in the play except:

• Walter and Beneatha disagree on how the money should be spent.

•  Walter wants to leave when he gets frustrated and Mama tries to stop him.

• Asagai and Murchison argue over Beneatha.

• Ruth and Walter disagree on whether or not Travis can have money for school

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According to Ruth, why should Beneatha want to be with George?

• he is well-educated

• he is understanding

• he is caring 

• he has money

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How does Ruth react when she realizes Mama may use some of the money for a house?

• She is extremely excited.

• She is disappointed.

• She doesn't have an opinion.

• She is angry.

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What is Mama’s immediate reaction to the news of the loss of the money?

• She sobs hysterically.

• She begins unpacking.

• She goes into a trance-like state.

• She hits Walter.

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What kind of job does Walter Younger hold at the beginning of the play?

• Carpenter

• Nurse

• Lawyer

• Chauffeur

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 What does Lena keep on the windowsill in the kitchen of the Youngers’ apartment?

• A photo of her husband, Big Walter

• A small plant

• A lamp

• Food for Travis

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