A Raisin in the Sun Act 1 Scene 1

Front

What event led to the Youngers receiving $10,000?

Back

Mr. Younger (Big Walter) passed away.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What is a major conflict in Act I of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

Walter Lee struggles with other family members over money.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

Who is Beneatha in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

Walter's sister.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

Who wrote 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

Lorraine Hansberry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

Why does Mama slap Beneatha?

Back

She uses the Lord's name in vain twice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What does the $10,000 symbolize for the Younger family?

Back

Hope for a better future and the possibility of achieving their dreams.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How does Walter Lee feel about his job at the beginning of the play?

Back

He is dissatisfied and feels it limits his potential.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What are Beneatha's aspirations in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

Back

She wants to become a doctor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What does Mama want to do with the insurance money?

Back

She wants to buy a house for the family.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the significance of the plant Mama cares for?

Back

It symbolizes her dreams and the family's struggle for growth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2