A Raisin In The Sun - Comprehension Quiz

What is the genre of "A Raisin In The Sun"?

• Science fiction

• Realistic fiction, drama

• Historical fiction

• Mystery

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does Beneatha decide about her future career?

• She wants to be a doctor

• She wants to be a teacher

• She is not interested in being a doctor anymore

• She wants to be a lawyer

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Mama say has changed for her children compared to her own time?

• They are more interested in traveling

• They are not satisfied or proud of what has been done for them

• They want to become doctors

• They want to move to Africa

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to Beneatha, what did she believe was the most marvelous thing in the world that a person could do for another?

• Give them money

• Fix them up and make them whole again

• Teach them a new skill

• Take them on a trip

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describes a syllogism?

• A metaphor used in poetry

• A three-part statement that proves something true

• An emotional appeal to the audience

• A type of figurative language

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If a speaker wants the audience to make a specific decision after hearing an argument, what is this called?

• Syllogism

• Conclusion

• Pathos

• Ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What significant financial event happens to Mama in the play?

• She wins the lottery

• She gets a large life insurance check for her husband’s death

• She receives a promotion at work

• She inherits a house

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does Mama reveal she plans to do with the life insurance money?

• Buy a car

• Buy a house in Clybourne Park

• Start a business

• Pay for Beneatha's education

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Who is Tom in "The Glass Menagerie"?

• Amanda’s husband who left the family

• Amanda’s son who works at a factory and narrates the play

• Laura’s doctor who helps her with her disability

• Jim’s brother who is a famous actor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Which character in "The Glass Menagerie" is described as disabled, shy, and very insecure with low self-esteem?

• Amanda

• Tom

• Laura

• Jim

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10