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A Raisin in the Sun Act 1 and 2

Quiz by Taylor Lamp

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22 questions
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  • Q1
    What does Beneatha want to do with her life?
    Become a doctor
    Become an actress
    Become a lawyer
    Become a teacher
    30s
  • Q2
    What dream does Walter Lee Younger have for his family?
    To own a liquor store
    To travel the world
    To move to a bigger house
    To open a restaurant
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the insurance check represent for the Younger family?
    A burden of debt
    A chance for a better future
    A symbol of their past
    A reason to celebrate
    30s
  • Q4
    What conflict arises between Walter and Ruth in Act 1?
    Walter blames Ruth for their financial problems
    Walter feels unsupported by Ruth
    Ruth wants to spend the insurance check
    Ruth wants to move without Walter
    30s
  • Q5
    What is Beneatha's attitude towards her African heritage?
    She is exploring and embracing it
    She is indifferent to it
    She rejects it completely
    She only cares about her American identity
    30s
  • Q6
    What is Mama's dream for the family?
    To travel to Africa
    To have a new car
    To own a house with a garden
    To start a business
    30s
  • Q7
    What does Walter plan to do with the insurance money?
    Use it to buy a new car
    Give it to Beneatha for school
    Save it for a vacation
    Invest it in a liquor store
    30s
  • Q8
    How does Travis feel about his family's financial situation?
    He feels embarrassed and troubled
    He is indifferent to it
    He doesn't understand it
    He is proud and happy
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the significance of Mama's plant in the play?
    It represents her dislike for the family
    It symbolizes her care for the family and their dreams
    It shows her desire to leave Chicago
    It is just decoration
    30s
  • Q10

    What is something that Beneatha wants with the insurance money?

    Walter to stop acting like it is his

    Mama to pay for her schooling 

    Save it for a trip to Africa

    30s
  • Q11
    What significant event is the Younger family waiting for at the beginning of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
    A birthday celebration
    A wedding
    The start of a new job
    The arrival of a life insurance check
    30s
  • Q12
    How does Lena Younger (Mama) feel about buying a house in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
    She wants to buy a car instead
    She thinks it is a waste of money
    She believes it is a part of the family's dream
    She prefers to stay in their current apartment
    30s
  • Q13
    What conflict arises between Walter Lee and Ruth Younger in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
    Walter wants to invest in a business, but Ruth disagrees
    They disagree on how to spend their savings
    They want to move to different neighborhoods
    They argue about household chores
    30s
  • Q14
    What does Beneatha's character struggle with in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
    Her financial situation
    Her career choices
    Her romantic relationships
    Her identity and cultural heritage
    30s
  • Q15
    What does Mama plan to do with the life insurance money in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
    Buy a house for the family
    Start a savings account
    Invest in stocks
    Go on a vacation
    30s

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