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Dreaming in America Focal Read 4 TDQs

Quiz by Vernastene Black

Grade 8
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    What is Ruth’s dream?
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    Ruth’s dream was to have Walter open a liquor store.
    Ruth’s dream was to leave the family and be alone.
    Ruth’s dream was to have a Beneatha move out of the apartment.
    Ruth’s dream was to have a nice home for her family without financial stress.
    30s
    RL.8.1
  • Q2
    Why did Mama feel the need to do “something bigger” for her family?
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    Mama felt like the relationships between her family members were falling apart due to the stress of unfulfilled dreams
    She wanted to separate the family by getting a house.
    Mama felt like the relationships between her family members were good and wanted to do something more.
    Mama wanted to buy a house so that she, Beneatha, and Travis can move out of the house.
    30s
    RL.8.1
  • Q3
    Which lines of dialogue and stage directions capture Walter’s reaction to Mama purchasing a home for the family?
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    "Hello, Willie. Did you get the papers from the lawyer? …"
    “Bringing his fists down and shouting” “The explosion comes from WALTER at the end of the revelation and he
    "I can talk to her later—Mama, look—"
    "It ain’t that nobody expects you to get on your knees and say thank you"
    30s
    RL.8.3
  • Q4
    Reread the passage “MAMA (The mother and son are left alone now and the mother waits a long time… MAMA sits alone, thinking heavily). What is the tone of this passage? Page 94
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    The tone of this passage is melancholy and solemn.
    The tone of this passage is loving and kind.
    The tone of this passage is happy and joyous.
    The tone of this passage is fearful and sadistic.
    30s
    RL.8.4
  • Q5
    What is the climax of this passage?
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    Walter and Ruth's argument.
    Walter Lee’s reaction to Mama purchasing the home as the climax of the story.
    Beneatha talking to Asagai.
    Mama receiving the insurance check.
    30s
    RL.8.3

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