A Raisin in the Sun Act I Vocabulary

Mr. Linder offers the Youngers a _________ regarding the purchase of their house.

• tyrant

• haphazardly

• proposition

• assimilationism

What does the word 'assimilationism' mean in the context of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• A belief in maintaining cultural identity

• A belief in blending into the dominant culture

• A belief in economic independence

• A belief in political activism

In 'A Raisin in the Sun', what is the meaning of the word 'proposition'?

• A suggestion or plan

• A type of plant

• A mathematical term

• A character's name

Which word best describes a 'tyrant' as used in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• A kind leader

• A cruel ruler

• A wise teacher

• A gentle parent

What does 'haphazardly' mean in the context of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Carefully

• Randomly

• Quickly

• Secretly

In 'A Raisin in the Sun', what does the word 'vindicated' mean?

• Proven right

• Proven wrong

• Ignored

• Celebrated

What is the meaning of 'tentatively' as used in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Confidently

• Hesitantly

• Angrily

• Joyfully

In 'A Raisin in the Sun', what does the word 'furtively' mean?

• Openly

• Secretively

• Loudly

• Proudly

What does 'neurotic' mean in the context of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Calm and composed

• Mentally unstable

• Physically strong

• Emotionally detached

In 'A Raisin in the Sun', what is the meaning of 'beseechingly'?

• Demandingly

• Pleadingly

• Casually

• Indifferently