WorksheetsA Raisin in the Sun--Quizs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the first thing Mama does with the money?
a)
sets aside money for Beneatha's education
b)
gives Walter money for the liquor store
c)
puts a down payment on a house
d)
gives money to Travis for school
2.
Why is Mama getting a $10,000 check?
a)
It's an inheritance from her father.
b)
It's her husband's life insurance check.
c)
She won the lottery.
d)
She sold the family car.
3.
What is one symbol of assimilation shown in the play?
a)
education
b)
hair
c)
language
d)
books
4.
Why is George an important character?
a)
He owns the house Mama buys.
b)
He is Walter’s business partner.
c)
He represents assimilationism.
d)
He represents returning to African culture.
5.
How does Hansberry describe Walter?
a)
jealous and resentful of the women in his life
b)
intense and inclined to nervous movements and erratic speech
c)
angry and ready to complain when things don't go his way
d)
rude and arrogant, tending to correct his wife
6.
Which of the following is NOT a theme of the play?
a)
Money is one of the essential needs for success.
b)
Family relationships are central to one's success.
c)
Success often comes when one sacrifices his desires for the dreams of others.
d)
Identity can be found in one's heritage as well as her life's experiences.
7.
All of the Youngers have a common dream, which is to
a)
own their own business.
b)
improve their lives.
c)
go to Africa.
d)
all of the above
8.
Different types of music show various aspects of Black culture throughout the play. Which of the following is NOT used for this purpose?
a)
Spirituals are used to represent the time of slavery.
b)
Tribal music highlights African roots.
c)
Rock demonstrates the anger and frustration of racism.
d)
Jazz shows the emotions of the newfound freedoms.
9.
When Beneatha laments the loss of the money, Asagai tells her
a)
She has a right to be angry.
b)
She should love and forgive Walter anyway.
c)
The money never belonged to her anyway.
d)
She would be better off without it.
10.
Why does Mr. Lindner come to the Younger’s home?
a)
to bring them a gift
b)
to welcome them to the community
c)
to provide info about the neighborhood
d)
to offer to buy back the house
11.
What work is alluded to in the play’s title?
a)
"Here Comes the Sun" by the Beatles
b)
_The Color Purple_ by Alice Walker
c)
"Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves
d)
"Harlem" by Langston Hughes
12.
Asagai calls Beneatha “Alaiyo.” What does that mean?
a)
little darling
b)
one for whom food is not enough
c)
one who dreams big dreams
d)
giver of new life
13.
What does Mrs. Johnson reveal to the Youngers, creating more conflict?
a)
The house of a black family in a white neighborhood had been bombed.
b)
The apartment manager is going to tear down their building.
c)
Walter was passed out drunk in the bathroom.
d)
Travis has been carrying groceries for extra money.
14.
“What do you think you are going to gain by moving into a neighborhood where you just aren’t wanted….”
a)
Mrs. Johnson
b)
Walter
c)
Mr. Lindner
d)
Asagai
15.
What gifts does the family give to Mama?
a)
new curtains and family photo
b)
bubble bath and perfume
c)
gloves and a hat
d)
gardening tools and a hat
16.
What symbolizes Mama's dreams?
a)
her plant
b)
her songs
c)
her books
d)
her photos
17.
What comment does Mama make about Walter at the end of the play?
a)
She knew in her heart he would make the right decision.
b)
He finally came into his manhood.
c)
He reminder her of Big Walter.
d)
She had never been more proud of him.
18.
Lorraine Hansberry was the first African-American woman to
a)
win an Academy Award.
b)
have a play on Broadway.
c)
produce a movie.
d)
act in a musical.
19.
Mama makes Travis watch Walter’s interaction with Mr. Lindner because
a)
she hopes Walter will be too ashamed to go through with his plans.
b)
she wants Travis to learn how to talk to a white man.
c)
she wants to embarrass Walter.
d)
she wants Travis to be disappointed.
20.
What eventually happens to the money Mama gives to Walter?
a)
Willy takes it and runs.
b)
Bobo invests it in the liquor store.
c)
Mama buys the apartment building.
d)
He sets up a college fund for Travis.
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