what was Ruth and Walter's relationship like at the beginning of the play?

tense; they're easily frustrated with eachother

What does Walter's employer call to say?

He has not been to work in three days

All of the following are conflicts in the play except?

Asagai and Murchison argue over Beneatha

Why does Mama buy a house in a white community?

Its the best house for the least money

How does Mama symbolically make Walter the head of the household?

She gives him "control" of the money

According to George Murchinson, the heritage of black Americans

is nothing more than a bunch of spirituals and grass huts

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1
When he is fooling around with Beneatha, what does Walter call himself?
Bronze Arrow
Thunder and Lightning
The King
Flaminfg Spear
2
what was Ruth and Walter's relationship like at the beginning of the play?
lighthearted and full of love
easy goin, relaxed
full of pity for one another
tense; they're easily frustrated with eachother
3
What is the subject matter of the poem referenced in the first question?
Love
Mystic music
Dreams deferred
Time travel
4
What does Walter's employer call to say?
He has not been to work in three days
Walter has to come to work earlier
He can take a vacation
Walter is getting a raise
5
What country is Asagai from?
ethiopia
Nigeria
Tanzania
Liberia
6
What does Travis receive from his father before leaving for school?
money
A sack lunch
a new book
scrambled eggs
7
What does Walter think about Lindner's proposal?
He accepts it
He orders him out of the house
He punches him
He loves it
8
Mama slaps Beneatha because
she denies God exists
marries George
calls Walter a "flip"
does'nt listen to Mama
9
All of the following are conflicts in the play except?
Ruth and Walter argue about money for Travis for school
Asagai and Murchison argue over Beneatha
Walter and Beneatha disagee on the money
Walter wants to leave when he gets frustrated
10
All of the following are themes in the play except:
the search for identity
Money
Love of Baseball
the quest for the American dream
11
Why does Mama buy a house in a white community?
She wants to prove she is the head of the family
Its the best house for the least money
She is old fashioded
She wants to integrate the neighborhood
12
How does Mama symbolically make Walter the head of the household?
She gives him "control" of the money
She buys him a house
She lets him buy the liquor store
She gives him her plant
13
According to Ruth, why should Beneatha want to be with George?
he is well-educated
he has money
he is caring
he is understanding
14
How does Mama act when the check comes?
She goes to find Walter and gives it to him
she kisses it
SHe tells Ruth to put it away
she gives it to Travis
15
What gifts does Mama get?
Gardening tools and a hat
new towels
new pottery
new pots and pans
16
From where does A Raisin in the Sun get its name?
A poem by Duke Ellington
A poem by Langston Hughes
a poem by Barney
A poem by John Donne
17
What does the plant symbolize?
despair
frustration
Hope for the future
preoccupation with the past
18
How can you describe Walter and Beneatha's relationship?
Combative; they often argue
loving and caring
full of respect
full of compassion
19
Where does A Raisin in the Sun take place?
Dublin
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
20
What is Mama's immediate reaction to the news of the loss of the money?
she hits Walter
She starts to unpack
She cries
She is happy
21
Travis sleeps
in his parent room
In the living room
in his own room
In Beneatha's room
22
According to George Murchinson, the heritage of black Americans
is like white American's
began the cival rights movement
is rooted in Africa's rich history
is nothing more than a bunch of spirituals and grass huts
23
How does Ruth react when she realizes Mama may use some of the money for a house?
She is excited
She does not care
She is angry
She is disappointed
24
Who is the last to leave the Younger apartment
Ruth
Mama
Beneatha
Walter
25
What is the climax of the play?
turning down Lindner's offer
Ruth is pregnant
Buying a house
Willy runs off with the money

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