A Raisin in the Sun Introduction

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 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

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

Which adjectives best describe the furnishings and carpet in the Younger family’s apartment?

• “Lavish” and “luxurious”

• “Bright” and “colorful”

• “Tired” and “worn”

• “Neglected” and “mistreated”

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

• Carpenter

• Nurse

• Lawyer

• Chauffeur

 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

Which of the following characters insists that he or she is still “the head of this family”

• Ruth

• Beneatha

• Lena

• Walter

The character of Joseph Asagai was born and raised in what country?

• Liberia

• Nigeria

• The United States

• Canada

What did Ruth Younger learn during her visit to the “doctor”?

• Ruth learns that she is diabetic.

• Ruth learns that she is pregnant.

• Ruth learns that she is lactose intolerant.

• All of these are true

Which character retrieves the envelope with the $10,000 insurance check from the mailman?

• Walter

• Ruth

• Beneatha

• Travis