A Raisin in the Sun - Act 1 Quiz: 2022
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28 questions
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Where does Travis sleep in the family apartment?
Where does Travis sleep in the family apartment?
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The Younger family apartment can best be described as -
The Younger family apartment can best be described as -
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Why does the family have a hectic (rushed and confused) routine in the morning?
Why does the family have a hectic (rushed and confused) routine in the morning?
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What does Walter give Travis in Scene 1?
What does Walter give Travis in Scene 1?
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On page 31, Walter gives Travis an extra fifty cents because -
On page 31, Walter gives Travis an extra fifty cents because -
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Which piece of text evidence BEST proves that your answer for #5 is true?
Which piece of text evidence BEST proves that your answer for #5 is true?
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In Act 1, the relationship between Walter and Ruth can best be described as -
In Act 1, the relationship between Walter and Ruth can best be described as -
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What does Walter want to do with his money from the check?
What does Walter want to do with his money from the check?
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What does Beneatha want to do with her future?
What does Beneatha want to do with her future?
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What is Ruth's profession?
What is Ruth's profession?
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How much money will the Younger family receive from the insurance check?
How much money will the Younger family receive from the insurance check?
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If Mama had the means (opportunity and time), her hobby would likely be -
If Mama had the means (opportunity and time), her hobby would likely be -
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What are Beneatha's religious views?
What are Beneatha's religious views?
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What name does Ruth call the apartment where the family lives?
What name does Ruth call the apartment where the family lives?
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Where is Joseph Asagai from?
Where is Joseph Asagai from?
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Ruth thinks that Beneatha should continue to go out with George Murchison because he is -
Ruth thinks that Beneatha should continue to go out with George Murchison because he is -
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Beneatha tells Mama and Ruth that she may never ________________, and this shocks them both.
Beneatha tells Mama and Ruth that she may never ________________, and this shocks them both.
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Why are Mama and Ruth concerned that Beneatha is learning guitar?
Why are Mama and Ruth concerned that Beneatha is learning guitar?
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Which of the following statements from the play support that your answer to #18 is correct? SELECT TWO:
Which of the following statements from the play support that your answer to #18 is correct? SELECT TWO:
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On page 45, Mama says: "When I lost that baby- little Claude- I almost thought I was going to lose Big Walter too. Oh, that man grieved hisself! He was one man to love his children." What does this say about what Big Walter's number one priority was?
On page 45, Mama says: "When I lost that baby- little Claude- I almost thought I was going to lose Big Walter too. Oh, that man grieved hisself! He was one man to love his children." What does this say about what Big Walter's number one priority was?
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On page 52, Ruth tells Mama that Beneatha said she was sorry, even though it was lie. Based on this, what role does Ruth play in the family dynamic?
On page 52, Ruth tells Mama that Beneatha said she was sorry, even though it was lie. Based on this, what role does Ruth play in the family dynamic?
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Joseph Asagai calls Beneatha "Alaiyo" - what does that mean?
Joseph Asagai calls Beneatha "Alaiyo" - what does that mean?
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What gift does Joseph Asagai bring Beneatha?
What gift does Joseph Asagai bring Beneatha?
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Joseph Asagai tells Beneatha that her _____________ looks mutilated.
Joseph Asagai tells Beneatha that her _____________ looks mutilated.
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Ruth's big news that her family discovers in Act 1, Scene 2 is -
Ruth's big news that her family discovers in Act 1, Scene 2 is -
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Explain the significance of Ruth telling Walter, "Eat your eggs, they gonna be cold." What did Walter want Ruth to do for him? Why do you think that Ruth is not as supportive of Walter's dream as he wants her to be?
Explain the significance of Ruth telling Walter, "Eat your eggs, they gonna be cold." What did Walter want Ruth to do for him? Why do you think that Ruth is not as supportive of Walter's dream as he wants her to be?
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Why does Mama call Walter a disgrace at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
Why does Mama call Walter a disgrace at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
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Joseph Asagai calls Beneatha "Alaiyo." Why is the name appropriate for Beneath?
Joseph Asagai calls Beneatha "Alaiyo." Why is the name appropriate for Beneath?