Act 1/Scene 1 A Raisin in the Sun

What is the setting of the play?

• Queens, New York

• South Carolina

• Arizona

• Southside Chicago

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

• Positive

• Joyful

• Negative

• Tense

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Beneatha claims that she is trying to express herself by recently teaching herself to do what?

• speak french

• drive a car

• play guitar

• paint

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who faints at the end of the first scene?

• Ruth

• Mama

• Beneatha

• Walter

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

If mama had the means (opportunity), her hobby would be…

• Sewing

• Singing in the choir

• Gardening

• Traveling

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3