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WorksheetsRaisin in the Sun: act 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
The stance that Beneatha takes in the novel is best described as that of a:
a. Assimilationist
b. Feminist
c. Realist
d. Sexist
The author includes the character, Joseph Asaigai, primarily to:
a. Persuade the reader to go to college
b. Entertain the reader
c. Inform the reader about Africa
d. Persuade the reader to marry at an early age
The setting of the play is the 1950's, in what city?
Harlem
Los Angeles
Chicago
Boston
On what does Ruth suggest that Mama use the money?
for herself
to invest in Walter
however she wants
All of the above
List all of the characters that share the apartment.
Mama, Beneatha, Walter, Ruth
Mama, Jonathan, Beneatha, Ruth, Walter
Mama, Joseph, Beneatha, Big Walter
Mama, Travis, Ruth, Walter, Beneatha
What is Walter's main frustration with Ruth?
She always ignores his dreams
She doesn't respect Travis
She's always in a bad mood
She spends too much of their money
Why does Mama slap Beneatha?
Mama wanted to practice her MMA fighting skills
Beneatha stole her check
Beneatha slapped Walter
Beneatha goes against Mama's faith
Which of the following was not Lorraine Hansberry’s purpose when writing A Raisin in the Sun?
a. To provide a reflection of racial attitudes in the 1950’s
b. To reveal the plight of all who have failed dreams
c. To expose readers to values taught in a traditional family unit
d. To destroy the idea of the American Dream
A Raisin in the Sun is arguably the first play to portray ___ in a natural and realistic manner.
Black characters and themes
Violence against women
Economic Inequality
The consequences of War
Walter believes you have to:
spend money to make money
take advantage of every opportunity
have an education to become rich
wait for someone to die and inherit money
