Act 1 Scene: 1 A RitS

Which statement best explains why Ruth was upset when Walter gave Travis the money (50cents)?

• Ruth was not in a good mood

• Ruth felt that Travis had enough money

• Ruth felt that the family did not have the money to spare.

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What is the OVERALL mood of Act 1, Scene 1?

• Positive

• Joyful

• Negative

• Tense

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In what way is Beneatha different from the rest of the family?

• She is more beautiful.

• She is educated.

• She is independent.

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What is Beneatha's aspiration?

• She wants to be a nurse.

• She wants to be a doctor.

• She wants to live a wealthy life

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How does Walter feel about his wife's response to his aspirations?

• He feels inspired by her.

• He feels misunderstood.

• He feels disappointed by the lack of supported.

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What does the furniture in the Younger household reveal about the family?

• They are conservative.

• They are sentimental about their possessions.

• They are socially disadvantaged.

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Who faints at the end of the first scene?

• Ruth

• Mama

• Beneatha

• Walter

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

• Lorraine Hansberry

• August Wilson

• Tennessee Williams

• Arthur Miller

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What is Mama's dream in "A Raisin in the Sun"?

• To open a beauty shop

• To travel the world

• To buy a house

• To retire

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Beneatha is not serious about dating George because…

• He is too shallow (not a deep thinker).

• He is too ugly.

• He is too poor.

• He is too old.

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