A Raisin in the Sun Introduction
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was one of the main reasons "A Raisin in the Sun" was considered groundbreaking for its time?
It was the first play to feature an all-white cast.
It was the first play by a black woman to be produced on Broadway.
It was the first play to be adapted into a musical.
It was the first play to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What year was "A Raisin in the Sun" first produced?
1955
1959
1965
1972
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who was the producer of the original Broadway production of "A Raisin in the Sun"?
Lloyd Richards
Philip Rose
David Cogan
Harold Scott
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain why some scenes were cut from the original Broadway production of "A Raisin in the Sun."
To censor the play's message
Due to running time constraints and production challenges
To make the play more appealing to a white audience
Because the scenes were not well-received by critics
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What news from the "colored paper" does Mrs. Johnson bring over to the Youngers?
A new business owned by African Americans just opened up in Chicago.
A group of "colored folks" was just attacked and beaten by some whites.
Some "colored people" were just bombed out of their place.
Clybourne Park was just bombed.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Discuss the significance of Beneatha's natural haircut scene in the context of the play's themes.
It highlights the beauty of black hair and challenges societal norms.
It was included to add humor to the play.
It was meant to show Beneatha's rebellion against her family.
It was a scene that was ultimately cut due to time constraints.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the setting of A Raisin in the Sun?
1850s Chicago
1970s Philadelphia
1950s Chicago
1920s Harlem
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
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