WorksheetsARITS: Act One Scene One
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why does Travis ask Ruth for money?
He wants to buy a comic book.
He wants to buy sweets.
He needs it for school.
What is Walter planning with Willy and Bobo?
They are planning to open up a liquor store.
They are planning on gambling a large sum of money on a horserace.
They are planning to buy an apartment to rent.
Why doesn't Ruth approve of this plan?
Because she disapproves of the sale of liquor.
Because she wants him to spend the money on her.
Because it might involve Walter having to "pay someone off" .
What does Walter mean when he says coloured women don't understanding about "building their men up"?
Coloured women don't feed their men properly.
Coloured women don't support their men in fulfilling their dreams.
Coloured women don't provide proper housing for their men.
In what way is Beneatha different from the rest of her family?
She is described as being more beautiful.
She is much wealthier.
Education has affected her pronunciation.
What are Beneatha's plans for the future?
Beneatha plans to go to medical school and become a doctor.
Beneatha plans to become a professional musician.
Beneatha wants to start her own business.
How does Beneatha think the cheque should be spent?
She thinks half should be spent on medical school and half on Walter's liquor store.
She thinks it should all be spent on her medical school.
She thinks Mama should decide how to spend it.
Walter thinks that Beneatha is selfish and doesn't make sacrifices for the family.
True
False
What is Walter's opinion on women being doctors?
He believes women should have no aspirations.
He believes that women should only aspire to be nurses, not doctors.
He believes women's aspirations should have no limits.
Why doesn't Mama support Walter's plan to open the liquor store?
She doesn't believe African Americans are capable of running businesses.
She doesn't believe the sale of liquor is morally right.
Both of the above.
What two things does Mama want to spend some of the ten thousand dollars on?
Beneatha's schooling and a new house.
A new house and a new car.
Beneatha's schooling and a new car.
How do Mama and Ruth react to Beneatha wanting to have guitar lessons?
They are supportive.
They are angry at her.
They burst out laughing.
Why do you think they react this way?
Because they are jealous.
Because Beneatha is terrible at playing guitar.
Because at the time it was rare to see African American women express themselves through art.
Beneatha wants to marry George Murchison because he's rich.
True
False
Why does Mama slap Beneatha?
Because Beneatha denies God's existence.
Because Beneatha wants all of the ten thousand dollars spent on herself.
Because she is disrespectful towards Ruth.
What happens to Ruth at the end of the scene?
She slaps Mama in Beneatha's defense.
She storms out of the apartment.
She falls unconscious.
