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

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17 questions

Act 1, Scene 2

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Money and Dreams

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Write

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Act 1, Scene 2 Visually

Homework

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12

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2

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1

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

Last updated 11 months ago

17 questions

Act 1, Scene 2

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

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.

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

Question 10

01:03:44

Homework

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12

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

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?

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

Who is Asagai?

A friend of the family

Walter's business partner

A friend of Beneatha's

Ruth's employer

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?

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

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. __________

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

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.

Question 10

01:03:44

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

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?

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

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. __________

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

more educated

less guilty

more important

less misunderstood

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)

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?

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

Who is Asagai?

A friend of the family

Walter's business partner

A friend of Beneatha's

Ruth's employer

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

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?

She tells him not to yell in the house.

She forces him to talk to Ruth.

She refuses to look at his proposal.

She suggests he greet the family properly when he enters the house.

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

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

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

more educated

less guilty

more important

less misunderstood

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)

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?

She tells him not to yell in the house.

She forces him to talk to Ruth.

She refuses to look at his proposal.

She suggests he greet the family properly when he enters the house.

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

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

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?

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.

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.