A Raisin in the Sun

How did Asagai define "idealists"?

• They are those who are also assimilationists.

• They are those who see the changes in life.

• They are the intellectuals.

• They are those who refuse to think.

The relationship between Ruth and Walter could be described as…

• Tense

• Calm

• Loving

• Violent

• Indifferent (they ignore each other)

Beneatha is not serious about dating George because…

• He is too shallow (not a deep thinker).

• He is too ugly.

• He is too poor.

• He is too old.

What gifts does Joseph bring for Beneatha?

• Records and clothes from Nigeria

• A telephone and elbow-length gloves

• Flowers and chocolates

• A camera and film

The Younger’s apartment can be described as…

• Nice but not cared for.

• Shabby but cared for.

• Nice and cared for.

• Shabby and not cared for.

What is the family doing at the beginning of Act I, scene 2?

• Playing card games

• Preparing a big meal

• Learning a new dance

• Cleaning the apartment

How does Mama react to the arrival of the insurance check?

• She is joyful.

• She is sad.

• She is angry.

• She doesn't know it's there yet.

Beneatha’s religion is…

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• She is not religious

Mama slaps Beneatha because Beneatha

• denies that God exists 

• calls Walter a “flip”

• doesn’t listen to what Mama says

• wants to marry George Murchison

How could you describe Ruth and Walter’s relationship at the beginning of the play?

• lighthearted and full of love 

• tense; they’re easily frustrated by each other

• full of pity for one another   

• easy going; they joke with each other