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A Raisin in the Sun - Act 1 Quiz: 2022

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Question 1
1.

Where does Travis sleep in the family apartment?

Question 2
2.

The Younger family apartment can best be described as -

Question 3
3.

Why does the family have a hectic (rushed and confused) routine in the morning?

Question 4
4.

What does Walter give Travis in Scene 1?

Question 5
5.

On page 31, Walter gives Travis an extra fifty cents because -

Question 6
6.

Which piece of text evidence BEST proves that your answer for #5 is true?

Question 7
7.

In Act 1, the relationship between Walter and Ruth can best be described as -

Question 8
8.

What does Walter want to do with his money from the check?

Question 9
9.

What does Beneatha want to do with her future?

Question 10
10.

What is Ruth's profession?

Question 11
11.

How much money will the Younger family receive from the insurance check?

Question 12
12.

If Mama had the means (opportunity and time), her hobby would likely be -

Question 13
13.

What are Beneatha's religious views?

Question 14
14.

What name does Ruth call the apartment where the family lives?

Question 15
15.

Where is Joseph Asagai from?

Question 16
16.

Ruth thinks that Beneatha should continue to go out with George Murchison because he is -

Question 17
17.

Beneatha tells Mama and Ruth that she may never ________________, and this shocks them both.

Question 18
18.

Why are Mama and Ruth concerned that Beneatha is learning guitar?

Question 19
19.

Which of the following statements from the play support that your answer to #18 is correct? SELECT TWO:

Question 20
20.

On page 45, Mama says: "When I lost that baby- little Claude- I almost thought I was going to lose Big Walter too. Oh, that man grieved hisself! He was one man to love his children." What does this say about what Big Walter's number one priority was?

Question 21
21.

On page 52, Ruth tells Mama that Beneatha said she was sorry, even though it was lie. Based on this, what role does Ruth play in the family dynamic?

Question 22
22.

Joseph Asagai calls Beneatha "Alaiyo" - what does that mean?

Question 23
23.

What gift does Joseph Asagai bring Beneatha?

Question 24
24.

Joseph Asagai tells Beneatha that her _____________ looks mutilated.

Question 25
25.

Ruth's big news that her family discovers in Act 1, Scene 2 is -

Question 26
26.

Explain the significance of Ruth telling Walter, "Eat your eggs, they gonna be cold." What did Walter want Ruth to do for him? Why do you think that Ruth is not as supportive of Walter's dream as he wants her to be?

Question 27
27.

Why does Mama call Walter a disgrace at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

Question 28
28.

Joseph Asagai calls Beneatha "Alaiyo." Why is the name appropriate for Beneath?