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Dreaming in America Focal Read 1 TDQs (Meet the Youngers)

Quiz by Vernastene Black

Grade 8
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    1. What is the “primary feature” of the Younger living room?
    The home is big and spacious.
    The home is modern and new.
    The furnishings in the living room look tired, like they have had to accommodate the living of too many people for too many years.
    The furnishings are brand new and expensive.
    30s
    RL.8.1
  • Q2
    How does the narrator describe Walter Lee on page 25?
    Walter is a heavy-set man who has a kind face and cheerful attitude.
    Walter is a teenager with plenty of energy and excitement.
    Walter is a middle-aged man with a stern face and confident.
    The narrator describes Walter as “a lean, intense young man in his middle thirties, inclined to quick nervous movements and erratic speech habits.”
    30s
    RL.8.1
  • Q3
    What is Walter Lee's plan to help his family?
    Walter Lee wants to invest money in opening a cleaning store.
    Walter Lee wants to invest money in opening a liquor store.
    Walter Lee wants to invest money in opening a laundromat.
    : Walter Lee wants to invest money in opening a pool hall.
    30s
    RL.8.1
  • Q4
    What does Walter Lee want Ruth to do to help him with this plan?
    Walter Lee wants Ruth get a second job to help pay for the new business.
    Walter Lee wants Ruth the convince Mama to give him money to invest in the store.
    Walter Lee wants Ruth to ask her father for the money.
    Walter Lee wants Ruth give him money to start the business.
    30s
    RL.8.1
  • Q5
    1. How much money will Lena receive the next day? Why is she receiving the money?
    $10,000. Mama is receiving the money from the life insurance policy of her deceased husband.
    $50,000. Mama is receiving the money because she won the lottery.
    $20,000. Mama is receiving the money for getting hurt on the job.
    $50,000. Mama is receiving the money for getting hurt on the job.
    30s
    RL.8.1
  • Q6
    Identify the use of personification to describe the furniture on pages 23-24. What does the use of personification reveal about the state of the Younger home?
    The couch upholstery “has to fight” to show itself, the carpet has “fought back,” and the natural light “fights its way through the window
    The tables "leaned" with age on the carpet floor.
    The living room table "squealed" like a pig each time a cup of tea was placed on it.
    The chairs seemed to "fight" with the couch to get enough room.
    30s
    RL.8.3
  • Q7
    3. The stage directions states, “there is always a quality of indictment” in Walter Lee’s voice. What does this indicate about his character?
    Indictment means an expression of excitement. This description indicates that Walter Lee is always happy and has a positive outlook on life.
    Indictment means an expression of happiness This description indicates that Walter Lee is always joyful and has a positive outlook on life.
    Indictment means an expression of pity and sadness This description indicates that Walter Lee is always unhappy and has a sorrowful outlook on life.
    Indictment means an expression of strong disapproval. This description indicates that Walter Lee is always critical and has a negative outlook on life.
    30s
    RL.8.3
  • Q8
    5. On page 33, Walter says, “Man say: I got to change my life, I’m choking to death, baby! And his woman say—Your eggs is getting cold!” What does this tell us about Walter Lee’s outlook on life?
    This dialogue reveals that Walter Lee has both ambition and frustrations about his life. The idea of Walter Lee “choking to death” highlights the view that he has limited opportunities to advance. However, he still has the desire to change his life for the better.
    This dialogue reveals that Walter Lee has both hatred and jealousy about his life. The idea of Walter Lee “choking to death” highlights the view that he has limited opportunities to advance. However, he still has the desire to change his life for the better.
    This dialogue reveals that Walter hates his wife and family The phrase “choking to death” highlights him not wanting to do anything with his life.
    This dialogue reveals that Walter Lee has little to live for in life The idea of Walter Lee “choking to death” highlights him not wanting to do anything with his life.
    30s
    RL.8.3
  • Q9
    What does the dialogue between Walter Lee and Beneatha reveal about Walter Lee’s views on women?
    The dialogue between Walter Lee and Beneatha reveals that Walter Lee does not believe women should be too ambitious, or that a woman in his family should not be more successful than him. Women should only have the desire to be in domesticated roles or roles that are historically female roles in society.
    The dialogue between Walter Lee and Beneatha reveals that Walter Lee believes that women should be ambitious and become successful in life.
    The dialogue between Walter Lee and Beneatha reveals that Walter Lee believes all women should strive to be better than men.
    The dialogue between Walter Lee and Beneatha reveals that Walter Lee does not believe men should be too ambitious.
    30s
    RL.8.3
  • Q10
    What words and phrases illustrate that Walter does not believe women should be more ambitious than men?
    “Who the hell told you you had to be a doctor? If you so crazy 'bout messing 'round with sick people then go be a nurse like other women or just get married and be quiet”
    “All I got to give him is stories about how rich white people live.”
    "Beneatha, you can be anything that you want to be."
    "Ain't many girls who decide-"
    30s
    RL.8.3
  • Q11
    3. On page 38, Walter states, “Nobody in this house is ever going to understand me.” Why does the author include this line of dialogue in the play?
    The author includes this line of dialogue to demonstrate that Walter Lee feels hated and despised by his family.
    The author includes this line of dialogue to demonstrate that Walter Lee feels celebrated and respected by his family.
    The author includes this line of dialogue to demonstrate that Walter Lee feels disconnected from and unsupported by his family.
    The author includes this line of dialogue to demonstrate that Walter Lee feels loved and supported by his family.
    30s
    RL.8.3

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