WorksheetsRaisin in the Sun
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The setting of the play is the 1950s, what city is it located?
a)
Harlem
b)
Los Angeles
c)
Chicago
d)
Boston
2.
This person wants Walter to eat the eggs because she has nothing else
a)
Mama
b)
Lena
c)
Ruth
d)
Mrs. Johnson
3.
How would you describe Ruth's relationship with Travis?
a)
Strained
b)
Abusive
c)
Loving
d)
Apathetic
4.
Why does Ruth want an abortion?
a)
She is sick
b)
Both C and D
c)
Because they cannot afford it
d)
Her and Walter's relationship is not in a good spot
5.
What does the family have to share every morning when they get ready for school/work?
a)
A bathroom
b)
The same plate for their eggs
c)
Milk
d)
Their towels
6.
Why is Mama getting a large sum of money?
a)
She won the lottery
b)
Her husband passed away
c)
She retired
d)
She won a lawsuit
7.
What does Travis ask his mother for? (She does not have it)
a)
new books
b)
new shoes
c)
50 cents
d)
A hot sandwich for lunch
8.
How much money does Mama receive?
a)
1000
b)
10000
c)
A million dollars
d)
50 cents
9.
What is Beneatha's dream?
a)
to open a liquor store
b)
To become a teacher
c)
To become a doctor
d)
To get married and have 2 kids
10.
What is Walter's current job?
a)
teacher
b)
landscaping
c)
doctor
d)
chauffeur
11.
What is Walter's dream?
a)
To open a movie theater
b)
To start a clothing business
c)
To open a liquor store
d)
To start a new school for his son
12.
What do we find out about Ruth?
a)
She got a new job
b)
She lost her job
c)
She is pregnant
d)
She gets a bonus at work
13.
What game does Travis play in the street?
a)
He chases and beats a rat
b)
He plays baseball at the park
c)
Kickball
d)
Hide and seek and tag
14.
Describe the Younger apartment.
a)
very large, clean, new furniture
b)
brand new, new carpet, large bedrooms
c)
Located in Florida, near the beach
d)
Small, old, worn furniture and carpet
15.
What does Asagai bring for Beneatha?
a)
money
b)
food from Nigeria
c)
robes/dresses
d)
A new record of her favorite music
16.
How does Ruth feel about having another baby?
a)
She is so excited!
b)
She is already planning a baby shower for herself.
c)
She is upset, doesn't know where the baby will sleep.
d)
She is hoping for twins!
17.
What is Mama's first name?
a)
Lena
b)
Shirley
c)
Tina
d)
Sarah
18.
Where does the family live?
a)
New York City
b)
Texas
c)
Florida
d)
Southside, Chicago
19.
Who is the author of the play?
a)
Lorraine Hansberry
b)
Mark Twain
c)
Shakespeare
d)
Arthur Miller
20.
Where does Travis sleep?
a)
in his bed
b)
in Mama's room
c)
on the living room couch
d)
on the floor
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