11th grade Final Assessment: A Raisin in the Sun

What are the main themes in A Raisin in the Sun and how do they contribute to the overall message of the play?

• The main themes are cooking, gardening, and travel

• The main themes are science fiction, romance, and adventure

• The main themes are fashion, technology, and finance

• The main themes are the pursuit of dreams, racial discrimination, and the importance of family.

How does the theme of the American Dream manifest in A Raisin in the Sun and what impact does it have on the characters?

• The impact of the American Dream on the characters in A Raisin in the Sun is minimal

• The theme of the American Dream is not present in A Raisin in the Sun

• The theme of the American Dream is portrayed through the characters' desires for a better life and the obstacles they face in achieving it. It impacts the characters by driving their actions and decisions throughout the play.

• The characters in A Raisin in the Sun are content with their current lives and have no desire for a better future

What motivates Walter Lee Younger to pursue his business venture, and how does this motivation drive the plot of the play?

• Walter Lee Younger is motivated by his love for gardening and his desire to start a flower shop

• Walter Lee Younger is motivated by his interest in travel and his goal of becoming a pilot

• Walter Lee Younger is motivated by his passion for cooking and his dream of opening a restaurant

• Walter Lee Younger is motivated by his desire to improve his family's financial situation and to gain respect and independence.

Discuss the motivations behind Mama's decision to buy a house and how it reflects her character development throughout the play.

• Mama's decision to buy a house reflects her desire to start a new business

• Mama's decision to buy a house reflects her motivation to travel the world

• Mama's decision to buy a house reflects her motivation to provide a better life for her family and fulfill her late husband's dream.

• Mama's decision to buy a house reflects her character development as a selfish person

Identify and explain the use of symbolism in A Raisin in the Sun, and how it enhances the understanding of the characters and their struggles.

• Symbolism is used to represent the dreams and aspirations of the characters, as well as the societal and racial struggles they face.

• Symbolism is used to represent the characters' clothing choices

• Symbolism is used to represent the characters' favorite foods and drinks

• Symbolism is used to represent the weather and climate in the play

How does Lorraine Hansberry use foreshadowing in the play to create tension and anticipation for the audience?

• By keeping the audience completely in the dark about future events

• By dropping subtle hints and clues about future events

• By using flashbacks to reveal future events

• By explicitly stating what will happen in the future

Evaluate the impact of the historical context of racial segregation and discrimination on the characters' lives and aspirations in A Raisin in the Sun.

• Their enjoyment of freedom, prosperity, and privilege in a society that embraced diversity

• Their lack of ambition and motivation in a society that provided equal opportunities for all

• Their indifference to the struggles of others in a society that valued equality and justice

• Their struggles for equality, opportunities, and dignity in a society that systematically oppressed them.

How does the setting of the play, specifically the cramped apartment, contribute to the characters' feelings of confinement and limited opportunities?

• The spacious apartment setting allows the characters to feel free and unrestricted.

• The cramped apartment setting creates a sense of physical and emotional confinement for the characters.

• The cramped apartment setting has no impact on the characters' feelings.

• The characters feel confined because of the large and open apartment setting.

Compare and contrast the perspectives of Walter Lee and Beneatha towards their dreams and aspirations, and how these differences shape their interactions and conflicts in the play.

• The perspectives of Walter Lee and Beneatha towards their dreams and aspirations differ in their focus on material wealth and personal fulfillment, respectively.

• Walter Lee and Beneatha both prioritize family over their dreams

• Walter Lee and Beneatha both face no conflicts in pursuing their dreams

• Walter Lee and Beneatha both have the same goals and aspirations

In what ways do Ruth and Mama's perspectives on family and stability differ, and how does this influence their decisions and relationships within the play?

• Ruth and Mama have the same perspective on family and stability, so it does not influence their decisions and relationships.

• Ruth and Mama both prioritize financial success over family well-being.

• Ruth values stability and security, while Mama prioritizes the well-being and happiness of the family.

• Ruth prioritizes stability and security, while Mama values independence and freedom.