A Raisin in the Sun TEST

RL.11-12.4 What does the word indestructible most nearly mean in the play?

• A. Easily broken
• B. Not able to be destroyed
• C. Temporary
• D. Faded

RL.11-12.2 What does the Younger family’s final decision to move represent?

• A. Capitulation to racism
• B. Defeat and failure
• C. Perseverance and unity in the face of adversity
• D. A rejection of Mama’s dreams

RL.11-12.3 What is the significance of Mama’s plant throughout the play?

• A. It symbolizes the family’s wealth.
• B. It symbolizes Mama’s care and the family’s survival.
• C. It represents Travis’s childhood.
• D. It shows the importance of appearance.

RL.11-12.4 Beneatha might be considered neurotic at times because she:

• A. Is very calm
• B. Suffers from anxiety and obsession
• C. Follows traditions blindly
• D. Has no opinions

RL.11-12.3 What role does Travis play in the play’s resolution?

• A. He persuades his father to leave.
• B. He reminds Walter of his responsibilities as a role model.
• C. He becomes Asagai’s apprentice.
• D. He tells Ruth he wants to move to Africa.

RL.11-12.3 Ruth’s decision to consider an abortion reflects:

• A. Her hatred of motherhood
• B. The lack of housing and financial stress
• C. Her desire to travel
• D. Her wish to become a doctor

RL.11-12.4 Which character exhibits erratic behavior throughout the play?

• A. Travis
• B. Ruth
• C. Walter
• D. Mr. Lindner

RL.11-12.3 What’s the effect of Mama giving Walter “head of the house” responsibility?

• A. It undermines Ruth’s authority.
• B. It forces Walter to mature and make moral decisions.
• C. It creates more conflict with Beneatha.
• D. It allows George to take over.

RL.11-12.3 What is the significance of Beneatha’s nickname “Alaiyo” given by Asagai?

• A. It means “princess” in Yoruba.
• B. It represents her as one who seeks deeper meaning in life.
• C. It reflects her American values.
• D. It’s a joke about her attitude.

RL.11-12.2 Why is the phrase “Seem like God didn’t see fit to give the black man nothing but dreams” important?

• A. It underscores the generational frustration with racial inequality.
• B. It justifies Walter’s actions.
• C. It encourages Travis to study more.
• D. It shows Mama’s faith.