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?

Asagai's gift symbolizes his wealth

Beneatha now has a piece of her parent's tradition

Asagai has shared the latest fashion at the university

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

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Who is Asagai?

A friend of the family

Walter's business partner

A friend of Beneatha's

Ruth's employer

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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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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.

Question 10

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Obavezno

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

Obavezno

2

Drugi mogući odgovor:

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.

Obavezno

1

What does Walter think about his plan for the money?

That it is a dangerous risk

That it is the best way to improve the family's life

That it is the same dream his father always had.

That is could possibly be illegal

Obavezno

5

Obavezno

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

more educated

less guilty

more important

less misunderstood

Obavezno

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Part 2: Which quote best supports your answer?

"I want so many things that they are driving me kind of crazy." (250)

"Because it is life, Mama!" (256)

"I pass them cool quiet-looking restaurants where them white boys are sitting back and talking 'bout things...sitting there turning deals worth millions of dollars..." (254)

"You just don't understand, Mama, you just don't understand." (260)

Obavezno

2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.