Quiz: A Raisin in the Sun

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Walter thinks that Ruth's feelings about his friends are

negative

positive

undecided

curious

Write two or three sentences explaining what you think Walter is feeling and trying to express when he says "DAMN MY EGGS" (Hansberry 110).

Beneatha is...

Mama's cousin

Walter's sister

Travis' mother

Ruth's co-worker

What does Walter claim Beneatha wants Mama to use the insurance money for?

to take her on a vacation

to help him start a business

to fix up the apartment

to pay for her education

At one point in the story, Ruth and Mama are talking alone and Ruth suggests Mama use the money on herself to do what?

take a trip

pay for medical expenses

buy a car

According to Mama, what did Big Walter feel made his dreams worthwhile?

his job

his children

his wife

his money

Who is Asagai?

a friend of Beneatha's

a friend of the family

Ruth's employer

Walter's business partner

Asagai gives Beneatha a gift. What makes his gift so meaningful to her?

Asagai has shared the latest fashion at the university.

Asagai's gift helps Beneatha feel a closer connection to Africa.

Beneatha now has a piece of American tradition.

Asagai's gift symbolizes his wealth.

Walter wants to use the money to invest in a store. What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

He thinks that it is the best way to improve the family's life.

He thinks that it is a dangerous risk.

He thinks that it may be illegal.

How does Walter think money will make him feel?

It will make him feel more educated.

It will make him feel less guilty.

It will make him feel more important.

When Beneatha gets ready for a date with George, she first dresses in her costume from Asagai. What does George think of Beneatha's costume?

He thinks the costume is beautiful.

He thinks the costume is not appropriate.

He thinks the costume is perfect for their date.

He thinks the costume looks too plain.

When Walter is talking with George, he lies and says

the he has already started a business.

that he has been to Africa.

that he is going to college, too.

that he has been to New York City.

When Mama tells the family that she bought a house, what is Walter's reaction?

He is indifferent - he doesn't care one way or another.

He is excited and happy.

He is disappointed and frustrated.

What is the one concern about the house that Mama purchased that Ruth, Walter, and Beneatha all share?

They do not want to leave the apartment.

It is in a neighborhood where they will not be welcomed.

It is too large and has too many bathrooms to maintain.

Why is the family so excited about the idea of having a bathroom in the house?

Why does Mama give Walter the money that is left to manage as he sees fit?

She doesn't trust Beneatha or Ruth to manage the money.

She wants to show Walter that she believes in him and trusts him.

She is overwhelmed and can't take on managing the money herself.

How does Walter's mood change after Mama gives him the money to manage?

Who is Mr. Lindner?

He is from the community where the new house that Mama bought is located.

He is a neighbor that lives in the apartment next door to the Youngers.

He is Walter's employer.

He is one of Walter's new business partners.

We learn that Walter has decided to invest with Bobo and Willy. What do you think has happened with Willy?

Why does Walter call Mr. Lindner to the apartment to meet with him?

Walter plans to tell Mr. Lindner that they would like to accept the community's offer to buy back their house.

Walter plans to tell Mr. Lindner that they are all moving across country.

Walter plans to ask Mr. Lindner for a loan.

What does Walter end up telling Mr. Lindner?

Walter tells Mr. Lindner that the family will be moving into their home.

Walter tells Mr. Lindner that the family will be staying in the apartment.  

Walter tells Mr. Lindner that they need help moving their belongings.

Why are Mama and Ruth proud of Walter at the end of the play?

Walter thinks that Ruth's feelings about his friends are

negative

positive

undecided

curious

Beneatha is...

Mama's cousin

Walter's sister

Travis' mother

Ruth's co-worker

What does Walter claim Beneatha wants Mama to use the insurance money for?

to take her on a vacation

to help him start a business

to fix up the apartment

to pay for her education

At one point in the story, Ruth and Mama are talking alone and Ruth suggests Mama use the money on herself to do what?

take a trip

pay for medical expenses

buy a car

According to Mama, what did Big Walter feel made his dreams worthwhile?

his job

his children

his wife

his money

Who is Asagai?

a friend of Beneatha's

a friend of the family

Ruth's employer

Walter's business partner

Asagai gives Beneatha a gift.  What makes his gift so meaningful to her?

Asagai has shared the latest fashion at the university.

Asagai's gift helps Beneatha feel a closer connection to Africa.

Beneatha now has a piece of American tradition.

Asagai's gift symbolizes his wealth.

Walter wants to use the money to invest in a store.  What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

He thinks that it is the best way to improve the family's life.

He thinks that it is a dangerous risk.

He thinks that it may be illegal.

How does Walter think money will make him feel?

It will make him feel more educated.

It will make him feel less guilty.

It will make him feel more important.

When Beneatha gets ready for a date with George, she first dresses in her costume from Asagai.  What does George think of Beneatha's costume?

He thinks the costume is beautiful.

He thinks the costume is not appropriate.

He thinks the costume is perfect for their date.

He thinks the costume looks too plain.

When Walter is talking with George, he lies and says

the he has already started a business.

that he has been to Africa.

that he is going to college, too.

that he has been to New York City.

When Mama tells the family that she bought a house, what is Walter's reaction?

He is indifferent - he doesn't care one way or another.

He is excited and happy.

He is disappointed and frustrated.

What is the one concern about the house that Mama purchased that Ruth, Walter, and Beneatha all share?

They do not want to leave the apartment.

It is in a neighborhood where they will not be welcomed.

It is too large and has too many bathrooms to maintain.

Why does Mama give Walter the money that is left to manage as he sees fit?

She doesn't trust Beneatha or Ruth to manage the money.

She wants to show Walter that she believes in him and trusts him.

She is overwhelmed and can't take on managing the money herself.

Who is Mr. Lindner?

He is from the community where the new house that Mama bought is located.

He is a neighbor that lives in the apartment next door to the Youngers.

He is Walter's employer.

He is one of Walter's new business partners.

Why does Walter call Mr. Lindner to the apartment to meet with him?

Walter plans to tell Mr. Lindner that they would like to accept the community's offer to buy back their house.

Walter plans to tell Mr. Lindner that they are all moving across country.

Walter plans to ask Mr. Lindner for a loan.

What does Walter end up telling Mr. Lindner?

Walter tells Mr. Lindner that the family will be moving into their home.

Walter tells Mr. Lindner that the family will be staying in the apartment.  

Walter tells Mr. Lindner that they need help moving their belongings.