Introduction to A Raisin in the Sun Quiz

Who is the author of "A Raisin in the Sun"?

• Arthur Miller

• Lorraine Hansberry

• Tennessee Williams

• August Wilson

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What is the main theme of "A Raisin in the Sun"?

• The American Civil War

• Dreams and aspirations

• Medieval history

• Technological advancements

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What year was Lorraine Hansberry born?

• 1925

• 1930

• 1940

• 1935

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How many siblings did Lorraine Hansberry have?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

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What type of socioeconomic background did Lorraine Hansberry grow up in?

• Upper class

• Lower class

• Middle class

• Poverty

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Which area did the person grow up in during their childhood?

• North Side Chicago

• East Side Chicago

• West Side Chicago

• South Side Chicago

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Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of the greatest African Americans known to the person during their childhood?

• Malcolm X

• Langston Hughes

• Duke Ellington

• Joe Lewis

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What significant action did Carl take in 1938 regarding housing in Chicago?

• He protested against housing laws.

• He purchased a house in an all-white neighborhood.

• He sold a house in a segregated area.

• He wrote an article about housing segregation.

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What was the outcome of the case Carl took to the Supreme Court in 1940?

• The case was dismissed.

• He lost the case.

• He won a judgment.

• The case was postponed.

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Why was Carl's family forced to leave their home?

• They chose to move voluntarily.

• They were evicted by a landlord.

• They were threatened by a white mob and forced to leave by a court order.

• They left due to natural disaster.

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