Copy of Raisin in the Sun 9/11 (6/23/2025)

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What makes Asagai's gift to Beneatha so meaningful to her?

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Who is Asagai?

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Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).

Why do you think he calls her this?

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According to Asagai, Beneatha is "mutilating" her hair because she __________

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In this scene we learn a great deal about Asagai. Based on the text, determine which statements are true or false.

Asagai is from Nigeria. __________
Asagai is a member of the Yoruba people. __________

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What does each character want by the end of Act 1.

wants Mama to decide what to do with her money.
wants to get 50 cents from his grandmother to take to school like he's supposed to.
wants to invest the money in a liquor store.
wants to pay for Beneatha's school and buy a house with a yard for Travis to play.
wants Mama to take a chance by giving the money to Walter.

Beneatha
Mama
Walter
Ruth
Travis

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How might Mama be feeling at the end of Act 1?

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MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHA

Use evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

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The check finally arrives by mail. What is one thing that is important for an audience to understand about the characters in this moment? Use details from the text to support your idea and describe how an actor might convey this thing.

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Question 10

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Choose motivations from the list and put into the correct category.

happy family
a business
a house
power/control
better relationship with Walter
no pregnancy
no money fights
spouse's understanding
Travis's happiness
Walter's happiness
to be strong head of family
to improve life for family

Mama
Mama & Ruth
Mama & Walter
Walter & Ruth
Mama, Ruth & Walter
Ruth
Walter

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Drag two phrases that explain why Mama doesn't want to talk to Walter about the money now. ________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ 

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

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Mama has her opinions about thins concerning Walter. Determine which statements are True/False about what Mama thinks.

Walter should be more appreciative of Ruth. __________
Walter is ready to start a business. __________
Walter should be happier with what he has. __________
Walter could be more ambitious. __________
Walter is less hardworking that other men his age. __________

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Part 1: How does Walter think money will make him feel?

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Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

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Copy of Raisin in the Sun 9/11 (6/23/2025)

What makes Asagai's gift to Beneatha so meaningful to her?

Who is Asagai?

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).

Why do you think he calls her this?

What does each character want by the end of Act 1.

How might Mama be feeling at the end of Act 1?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHA

Use evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

The check finally arrives by mail. What is one thing that is important for an audience to understand about the characters in this moment? Use details from the text to support your idea and describe how an actor might convey this thing.

Choose motivations from the list and put into the correct category.

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

Part 1: How does Walter think money will make him feel?

Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

Which character do you feel most sympathy for during this scene? Explain your answer.

What makes Asagai's gift to Beneatha so meaningful to her?

Who is Asagai?

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).

Why do you think he calls her this?

What does each character want by the end of Act 1.

How might Mama be feeling at the end of Act 1?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHA

Use evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

The check finally arrives by mail. What is one thing that is important for an audience to understand about the characters in this moment? Use details from the text to support your idea and describe how an actor might convey this thing.

In line 212, Walter says, "WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE LISTEN TO ME TODAY!" How does Mama's action support Walter's claim that no one is listening to him?

Choose motivations from the list and put into the correct category.

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

Part 1: How does Walter think money will make him feel?

Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

Which character do you feel most sympathy for during this scene? Explain your answer.

In line 212, Walter says, "WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE LISTEN TO ME TODAY!" How does Mama's action support Walter's claim that no one is listening to him?

Copy of Raisin in the Sun 9/11 (6/23/2025)

Copy of Raisin in the Sun 9/11 (6/23/2025)

What makes Asagai's gift to Beneatha so meaningful to her?

Who is Asagai?

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).Why do you think he calls her this?

What does each character want by the end of Act 1.

How might Mama be feeling at the end of Act 1?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHAUse evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

The check finally arrives by mail. What is one thing that is important for an audience to understand about the characters in this moment? Use details from the text to support your idea and describe how an actor might convey this thing.

Choose motivations from the list and put into the correct category.

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

Part 1: How does Walter think money will make him feel?

Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

Which character do you feel most sympathy for during this scene? Explain your answer.

What makes Asagai's gift to Beneatha so meaningful to her?

Who is Asagai?

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).Why do you think he calls her this?

What does each character want by the end of Act 1.

How might Mama be feeling at the end of Act 1?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHAUse evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

The check finally arrives by mail. What is one thing that is important for an audience to understand about the characters in this moment? Use details from the text to support your idea and describe how an actor might convey this thing.

Choose motivations from the list and put into the correct category.

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

Part 1: How does Walter think money will make him feel?

Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

Which character do you feel most sympathy for during this scene? Explain your answer.

In line 212, Walter says, "WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE LISTEN TO ME TODAY!" How does Mama's action support Walter's claim that no one is listening to him?

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).

Why do you think he calls her this?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHA

Use evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.

Asagai uses the nickname "Alaiyo" for Beneatha. His best description of Alaiyo is "One for Whom Bread-Food-Is Not Enough" (150).

Why do you think he calls her this?

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHA

Use evidence from the text to support an inference about your character's emotions during this important scene.