Walter disappoints Mama MOST in that...

he doesn't fight to protect his unborn child.

Walter blames his Mama for

crushing his dream to make life better.

Beneatha might marry IF

she's respected as a whole person.

On the street below, Travis and others

watched a rat get bludgeoned to death.

Why does Walter say, "Damn my eggs... damn all the eggs that ever was!"

He is mad that Ruth is ignoring his dream again

When the insurance check arrives,

Mama is saddened by a value placed on Big Walter's life.

An example of dramatic irony:

Ruth is pregnant; Walter is the only one unaware.

The Harlem Renaissance was primarily influential in terms of...

music, art, literature, theater, and dance

Freedom, life, family, and God above all else., All of the above are correct.

lacking the knowledge or experience

Walter's perspective on women:

Women neither listen to nor support their husbands.

Typical conditions in Southside Chicago:

run-down, overcrowded, and uninspiring

When Ruth said, "So I'd rather be living in Buckingham Palace", she was telling Walter...

that they all wish for bigger and better things

Typical conditions in Southside Chicago:

run-down, overcrowded, and uninspiring

"One for Whom bread - food - is not enough":

Asagai's respectful nickname for Beneatha.

What is Beneatha's attitude towards God?

She doesn't accept the idea of God

Asagai cares for Beneatha

and he respects her need for time

Although Beneatha doesn't ask outright for the money,

she likely expects some to help her with her education.

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1
Walter disappoints Mama MOST in that...
he whines and complains like a spoiled child.
he doesn't fight to protect his unborn child.
he refuses to play nice with his sister.
he doesn't want to be a doctor.
2
Ruth feels
full of rage.
helpless.
that the baby to be will help them all.
that Beneatha is selfish.
3
Walter blames his Mama for
crushing his dream to make life better.
approving of his job as a chauffeur.
making life too easy for Travis.
supporting Ruth more than anyone else.
4
Beneatha might marry IF
she's respected as a whole person.
if she's consistently complimented on her figure.
becoming a doctor doesn't work out.
if George's mother would finally approve of her.
5
All are true of Lorraine Hansberry's perspective EXCEPT:
All humans have conflict.
Segregation is acceptable.
Minority groups should stand up for justice.
Youth is important; they represent change.
6
Whose behavior did Ruth describe as slubborn?
Travis'
Beneatha's
Mama's
Walter's
7
What profession is Beneatha interested in?
A wife
A pharmacist
A psychologist
A doctor
8
To fester is to spread infectiously. True or False?
False
True
9
On the street below, Travis and others
played "March like Napolean". with a line of roaches.
watched a rat get bludgeoned to death.
set fire with gunpowder caps.
sprayed each with insecticide.
10
If an effort is futile, it is...
pointless; useless
promising; fruitful
11
What is Mama's real name?
Beneatha
Lena
Anellia
Ruth
12
Why does Walter say, "Damn my eggs... damn all the eggs that ever was!"
He really wants cereal
He is mad that Ruth is ignoring his dream again
He eats eggs every single day and doesn't like them anymore
He hates eating eggs
13
When the insurance check arrives,
Mama is saddened by a value placed on Big Walter's life.
Walter rips the check in spite.
Beneatha claims it all for herself.
Ruth steals it and splits.
14
Mama clearly asserts herself as the matriarch of the Youngers...
neither red and blue are correct.
both red and blue are correct.
slaps Beneatha for denouncing God
slaps Beneatha for denouncing God.
15
An example of dramatic irony:
Asagai and George both plan to propose to Beneatha.
Walter will get the money, but isn't aware of the surprise.
Mama gets the check, but definitely doesn't need it.
Ruth is pregnant; Walter is the only one unaware.
16
Why does Beneatha not want to marry George?
His parents are creepy
He's too hot
She doesn't love him
He is not rich enough
17
The Harlem Renaissance was primarily influential in terms of...
real estate
music, art, literature, theater, and dance
desegregation
politics, both local and national
18
The term "assimilationist"
is George's disguise.
offends Beneatha.
flatters Beneatha.
is George's requirement.
19
Mama is impressed with Asagai's handsomeness and charm; so she
makes fun of Beneatha in front of him.
belittles him by mentioning his heathenism.
flirts endlessly and unabashedly.
invites him for dinner.
20
Mama's PERSPECTIVE:
Freedom, life, family, and God above all else.
Appreciation and respect matter greatly.
Her offspring represent change of a different kind.
All of the above are correct.
21
IGNORANT means...
rude and belligerent
savage and pagan
stupid
lacking the knowledge or experience
22
Beneatha's interest in her African heritage
is enhanced as she dons the Nigerian robe.
is clear as she enjoys Asagai's gifts.
All of the above.
is what attracted her to Joseph Asagai.
23
Walter's perspective on women:
Women are bastions of strength.
Women neither listen to nor support their husbands.
Women are capable of scrambling eggs.
Women are worthless in every way imaginable.
24
Ruth is firm, and she's running low on patience, but she's really
unsupportive and shallow
cranky and self-absorbed
loving and cares much
vain and selfish
25
Typical conditions in Southside Chicago:
upbeat, exhilirating, and roomy
abandoned, evil-spirited, and anarchic
spacious, progressive, and inspiring
run-down, overcrowded, and uninspiring
26
Travis whacking Beneatha's back while spraying for roaches was
spiteful
confusing
playful
tragic
27
When Ruth said, "So I'd rather be living in Buckingham Palace", she was telling Walter...
that she wants a man of royalty
that she hopes Mama will move them to Europe
that she wants Walter to chauffeur her around
that they all wish for bigger and better things
28
What type of business does Walter want to invest in?
An auto shop
A liquor store
A bakery
A dollar store
29
Typical conditions in Southside Chicago:
upbeat, exhilirating, and roomy
spacious, progressive, and inspiring
run-down, overcrowded, and uninspiring
abandoned, evil-spirited, and anarchic
30
How much money does Walter give to his son Travis?
10.00
.50
1.00
1.50
31
All efforts to pass the law were in vain. A synonym for vain is
suspension
limbo
futile
arterial
32
The Great Migration brought African Americans
north for opportunity
south for warmth
west for adventure
east for jazz
33
How many people are in the Younger family?
7
6
3
5
34
Why does Ruth deny Travis the fifty cents?
because he was talking back
because money is tight
because he didn't make up his bed
because the teacher expects too much
35
"One for Whom bread - food - is not enough":
Asagai's respectful nickname for Beneatha.
Asagai's code phrase in Mama's presence.
Asagai's comment o Beneatha's healthy body weight.
Asagai's inability to deal with his hunger.
36
How much money are the Youngers receiving through the insurance check?
$1,000
$100
$10,000
$100,000
37
What happens to Ruth at the end of Act 1 scene 1?
She faints
She makes dinner
She gets a new job
She runs out
38
Deferred means...
put on hold
postponed
all of the above
put aside
39
What is Beneatha's attitude towards God?
She wants to be a nun
She is the most religious in her family
She doesn't accept the idea of God
She spends most of her time at church
40
Asagai cares for Beneatha
yet he ignores her request to wait
but she loves George Murchison more
but he only pretends to respect her
and he respects her need for time
41
The setting within the Younger household
is distinguished and orderly
is worn-out and weary
is well-lit with a lot of plants
is spacious and comfortable
42
Weariness permeated the Younger household. Permeated means...
escaped; evaporated
filled; spread throughout
43
Asagai said "mutilated", but he intended to say that Beneatha's hair
embarrassing; humiliating
affected; altered
messy; gory
torn apart; unrecognizable
44
Although Beneatha doesn't ask outright for the money,
she likely expects some to help her with her education.
she knows she is the favored child and will get it all.
she knows she'd better ask, or else Walter will get it all.
she flatters her Mama by agreeing with everything she says.

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