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

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17 questions
Act 1, Scene 2
1

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

1

Who is Asagai?

1

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?

1
According to Asagai, Beneatha is "mutilating" her hair because she __________
1
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. __________
Money and Dreams
1

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
1

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

1

MAMA-WALTER-RUTH-BENEATHA

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

Write
1

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.

Act 1, Scene 2 Visually
1

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?

Homework
Required
12

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
Required
2
Drag two phrases that explain why Mama doesn't want to talk to Walter about the money now. ________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
Other Answer Choices:
She already spent the money on other things.
She thinks it is important that he talk to Ruth right away.
She doesn't believe his business idea is a good one.
She is busy with chores she thinks he should help with.
She is tired from working all day and wants a nap.
Required
1

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

Required
5
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. __________
Required
1

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

Required
1

Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

Required
2

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