Why is Walter frustrated with Mama, Ruth and Beneatha?

They don't support his dream of opening a liquor store.

Unlike her own parents, Firoozeh's mother-in-law during the earthquake:

is more worried about her china than Firoozeh

Willy stole all of Mama's money after Walter invested it

How is Firoozeh's family mostly treated when they arrive in the United States?

with some curiosity but mostly kindness

What is Asagai's reaction to Beneatha's claim she no longer cares about being a doctor?

He's calls her out for using Walter's mistake as an excuse

How does Bax feel about Jules?

He respects her because she tries to do what's right

To whom does Jules report the attack?

The Headmaster who does nothing to help, Ms. Taggart who listens and offers to help

Why does Karl Lindner visit the Youngers?

He wants to talk the Youngers out of moving to Clyborne Park

During the earthquake, she calls her parents who are:

grateful since they'd worry sick if she hadn't

The title is important because it shows that:

Just because it's is a tradition doesn't mean it's right

How does Jules cope with being attacked?

She withdraws then vows to do something to enact change

Why does Ruth say, "Eat your eggs, Walter" when he talks about his dreams?

She's more concerned with the realities of the here and now.

Why is it ironic that people call Aileen a Viking?

They think she's difficult but really she's a fighter

What is Walter willing to do to recuperate the money he gave Willy?

Allow the people of Clyborne Park to buy them out

What does Mama tell Walter to do with the insurance money that remains after the down payment?

Manage it on behalf of the family

Why does Mama insist Travis hear Walter's conversation with Karl Lindner?

Whatever he decides, Walter's setting an example for his son

What do the friends do in order to draw attention to the negative traditions at Fulbrook?

set a fire, write an article, chant "No" at the dance

How does Walter "come into his manhood"?

He chooses pride and family over money

What happens to Jules at Horn Rock?

She is sexually assaulted by an ex boyfriend

Why is Ruth upset when Mama says she no longer wants to move?

The house promised a new start for her baby and her family

Firoozeh's feels lucky to have experienced America before the Iranian Hostage Crisis because:

Many Americans' opinions of Iranians changed afterwards

Not having an arranged marriage and learning to swim by herself show that Firoozeh:

does some things differently than her family/culture

When her teacher asked Firoozeh and her mother to find Iran on a map, but Firoozeh felt:

like the class thought she and her mother were stupid

What dilemma does Ruth face at the beginning of the play?

She is pregnant and doesn't know if she should keep the baby

What is Asagai's dream?

To free his countrymen from Colonialism

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11R ENL Literature Review

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1
Why is Walter frustrated with Mama, Ruth and Beneatha?
He isn't allowed to hang out with his friends.
They nag him about how much he drinks.
They think he should make more money.
They don't support his dream of opening a liquor store.
2
For what reason does Firoozeh's family come to the United States?
so they can be close to Disneyland
to escape persecution
her father's job
to open a business
3
Unlike her own parents, Firoozeh's mother-in-law during the earthquake:
isn't worried at all
forgives Firoozeh for not liking her
is willing to come help clean up right away
is more worried about her china than Firoozeh
4
What is Bobo's news?
Willy's bribes in Springfield backfired
The liquor store is off to a good start
He and Willy no longer need Mama's money
Willy stole all of Mama's money after Walter invested it
5
When Firoozeh wants to add a new name, it represents which theme?
family disagreements
adapting to a new culture
losing one's identity
turning one's back on the past
6
Based on her stories, Firoozeh thinks back on her early year in America with:
indifference
discomfort
nostalgia
embarrassment
7
At Fulbrook, students are said to "raise themselves." This could mean:
Students must compete to be the best
All of the above
Students improve themselves through a first class education
Students are responsible for themselves
8
At summer camp, Firoozeh is worried:
she can't swim
she won't be able to make enough key chains for everyone
she won't fit in
All of the above
9
Who rates the girls?
the popular senior boys
the teachers
the freshman
the senior girls
10
In A Raisin in the Sun, why does the Younger family receive a $10,000 check?
insurance payment
lottery winning
legal settlement
inheritance
11
How is Firoozeh's family mostly treated when they arrive in the United States?
with confusion and signs of miscommunication
with hesitation and intolerance
with discrimination and bullying
with some curiosity but mostly kindness
12
What is Asagai's reaction to Beneatha's claim she no longer cares about being a doctor?
He tells her she can finally take up horseback riding again
He tells her a woman's place is in the home anyway
He's calls her out for using Walter's mistake as an excuse
He tells her she can come to Africa instead
13
How does Bax feel about Jules?
He's nice to her so she'll go out with him
He thinks she is too in-your-face and should relax
He thinks she's treating Javi badly
He respects her because she tries to do what's right
14
To whom does Jules report the attack?
Ms. Attison who tells her to stop causing trouble
Mr. Hale who stops class to discuss it
The Headmaster who does nothing to help
Ms. Taggart who listens and offers to help
15
Why does Karl Lindner visit the Youngers?
He wants to talk the Youngers out of moving to Clyborne Park
He is there to offer Walter a unique business opportunity.
He is there to take Beneatha out on a date.
He is there to complain about the Youngers' house color
16
During the earthquake, she calls her parents who are:
too busy to notice
sad that their things have been ruined
grateful since they'd worry sick if she hadn't
out of state and not answering the phone
17
What do the furniture and apartment symbolize in the play?
The broken pieces left by conflict
The style of the Youngers
Things passed down from one generation to another
The effects of poverty
18
The title is important because it shows that:
People should do whatever it takes to preserve the past
History should repeat itself
Just because it's is a tradition doesn't mean it's right
Traditions should always be replaced with modern ways
19
How does Jules cope with being attacked?
She threatens to sue the school
She withdraws then vows to do something to enact change
She puts posters up around school
She tells everyone what happened for attention
20
What type of figurative language is represented by the term, "Welcoming Committee"?
Irony
Simile
Allusion
Personification
21
Asagai accuses Beneatha of being a(n)
segregationist
pain
assimilationist
tease
22
Why does Ruth say, "Eat your eggs, Walter" when he talks about his dreams?
Ruth thinks he's being overly dramatic.
She works hard to make him breakfast and he doesn't notice.
She's more concerned with the realities of the here and now.
She finds nothing he says to be believable.
23
Which literary device in used when people will not help at the protest in Washington D.C.?
Allusion
Irony
Hyperbole
Symbolism
24
Why does Beneatha have a renewed interest in Asagai?
He's been away for a while.
She finds his African roots fascinating.
All of the above
He appreciates her intellect, unlike George.
25
What is the major factor in the plight of the Younger family during this time period?
gender discrimination
racial discrimination
national economic crisis
rioting
26
Why is it ironic that people call Aileen a Viking?
She prefers to be alone rather than work in groups
She's really a passive person who avoids conflict
They think she's difficult but really she's a fighter
She's from a military family but is sent to prep school
27
What is Walter willing to do to recuperate the money he gave Willy?
Borrow money from Bobo
Work overtime to pay back Mama
Allow the people of Clyborne Park to buy them out
Go after Willy until he finds him and gets back his money
28
The major conflict in Funny in Farsi is:
adapting to a new culture
finding one's identity
not fitting in
disagreement between family members
29
What does Mama tell Walter to do with the insurance money that remains after the down payment?
Invest in the liquor store
Play the lottery
Buy a home of his own
Manage it on behalf of the family
30
During the earthquake, Firoozeh helps:
her landlord, Charles
her father, Kazem
her neighbor, Golda
her husband, Francois
31
What does Mama's plant symbolize?
neglect resulting from poverty
nurturing dreams
giving up in the face of hardship
supporting one's family
32
What is Beneatha trying to find?
A husband
Her identity
An affordable apartment
An interesting hobby
33
Why does Mama insist Travis hear Walter's conversation with Karl Lindner?
Mama wants Travis to see how adults conduct business deals
Walter has to take Travis to work with him afterward
Mama can't read and wants Travis to review the contract
Whatever he decides, Walter's setting an example for his son
34
What do the friends do in order to draw attention to the negative traditions at Fulbrook?
set a fire, write an article, chant "No" at the dance
beat up Ethan, lose the hockey game, erase the graffiti
rate pictures, throw banana peels, boycott the dance
break into the boathouse, sue the school, rip a dress
35
How does Walter "come into his manhood"?
He goes back to work
He chooses pride and family over money
He decides that his son will go to college
He celebrates his birthday
36
What happens to Jules at Horn Rock?
She breaks up with her boyfriend
She has a fight with her best friend
She is sexually assaulted by an ex boyfriend
She is caught drinking by a teacher
37
Why is Ruth upset when Mama says she no longer wants to move?
Ruth thinks Mama should stand up to Walter
The house promised a new start for her baby and her family
Ruth knows Travis wanted his own room in the new house
Ruth doesn't want to have to work anymore
38
Firoozeh's feels lucky to have experienced America before the Iranian Hostage Crisis because:
Iranians couldn't travel to the U.S. anymore
The government was deporting all Iranians
Her family in Iran stopped speaking to her
Many Americans' opinions of Iranians changed afterwards
39
Rating the girls in the handbook represents:
the objectification of women
toxic masculinity
All of the above
traditions at Fulbrook
40
Not having an arranged marriage and learning to swim by herself show that Firoozeh:
is willing to hurt others to get what she wants
takes unnecessary risks
is extremely nontraditional
does some things differently than her family/culture
41
When her teacher asked Firoozeh and her mother to find Iran on a map, but Firoozeh felt:
the teacher should've asked whether she knew first
that Americans didn't know geography very well
that she should reply in Farsi rather than English
like the class thought she and her mother were stupid
42
What dilemma does Ruth face at the beginning of the play?
She is trying to find her identity
She is fired from her job as a housekeeper
Travis listens to his father more than he listens to her
She is pregnant and doesn't know if she should keep the baby
43
What is Asagai's dream?
To start his own business
To be dictator of his homeland
To free his countrymen from Colonialism
To write books on Nigerian history

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