Comprehension Quiz: Act 1, Scene 1

How is the Younger family’s apartment described?

• Fancy and spacious

• Clean but old and overcrowded

• Cold and dirty

• Bright and new.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is Walter Lee’s big dream?

• To become a doctor

• To invest in a liquor store

• To buy a new car

• To open a grocery store

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Why is Ruth so tired at the beginning of the scene?

• She stayed up all night studying

• She works hard to manage the household

• She is recovering from an illness

• She recently had a new baby

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does Mama want to do with the insurance money?

• Invest in a liquor store

• Save it for Beneatha’s education or buy a house

• Buy a new car

• Spend it on new furniture

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does Travis ask for at the breakfast table?

• New clothes

• 50 cents for school

• A new bike

• Help with his homework

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does Ruth react to Walter’s business idea?

• She supports him

• She doesn't like or trust it.

• She offers to invest her own money

• She is going to work overtime.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does Beneatha want to do with her life?

• Become a teacher

• Become a doctor

• Become an artist

• Work in the family business

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Beneatha view Walter’s liquor store idea?

• She fully supports it

• She believes it is foolish

• She wants to help him

• She doesn’t express an opinion

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Walter do after Travis asks for money?

• Refuses to give him the money

• Gives him the money despite Ruth’s objections

• Promises to give it to him later

• Asks Mama for the money instead

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What conflict is introduced in this scene?

• Walter and Mama disagree over the use of the insurance money

• Travis wants to move out of the apartment

• Ruth and Beneatha argue over household chores

• Mama refuses to allow Walter to work

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7