A Raisin in the Sun Introduction

Beneatha wants to be a doctor because

• she believes she is God

• Its better than being a chauffeur

• to cure people

• to show that women can do things a man can do

Why is Asagai's nickname for Beneatha appropriate?

• Because it signaled "One for Whom Bread is Not Enough"

• Because she wanted more out of life, she wanted to achieve more out of her surroundings

• Because she wanted to know more about Nigeria

• Because he loves her

Why didn't Beneatha want to be a doctor anymore?

• She did not believe in medicine anymore and wanted to have a family.

• She used to think that fixing people's ailments was the best thing to do. She gives up on the human race and calls them "puny, small, and selfish." She sees no human battle worth fighting.

• She wanted to have a traditional family life and have a family in Nigeria.

• She used to think that fixing people's ailments was the best thing to do. She gives up on the human race and calls them "puny, small, and selfish." She thinks getting married and moving to Nigeria is better.

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.

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

How could you describe Walter and Beneatha’s relationship?

• full of respect     

•   c.  combative; they often argue/bicker  d.  full 

• combative; they often argue/bicker

• full of compassion

How does Mama symbolically make Walter the head of the household?

•  She tells him to sign the deed to the house.

•  She gives him “control” over the money.

• She asks him to hold her plant.

•  She asks him to hold her plant.

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

• he is well-educated

• he is understanding

• he is caring 

• he has money

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.