A Raisin in the Sun Review

Where does the Younger family live?

• A spacious apartment in Chicago's suburbs

• A cramped apartment on Chicago's South Side

• A two-story house in Clybourne Park

• A basement apartment in New York

Tags

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

What are Beneatha's aspirations for her future?

• To become a business owner

• To get married and start a family

• To become a teacher

• To become a doctor

Tags

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 initially react to Travis asking for money?

• He refuses to give him any

• He tells him to ask Ruth instead

• He gives him the money despite their poverty

• He promises to give it later

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Asagai bring as gifts for Beneatha?

• Traditional African clothing and music

• Money for her medical school

• Books about African history

• Nigerian robes and records

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How much is the insurance check worth?

• $5,000

• $15,000

• $10,000

• $20,000

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

What is George Murchison's attitude toward Beneatha's interests?

• He encourages her intellectual pursuits

• He shows complete indifference

• He wants her to be quiet and pretty

• He supports her medical ambitions

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What news does Mama share with the family in Act 2:1?

• She's giving the money to Walter

• She's bought a house

• She's investing in Walter's business

• She's saving the money for Beneatha

Tags

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 has Walter been doing instead of going to work?

• Looking for a better job

• Meeting with business partners

• Sleeping at home

• Driving around and drinking

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Mr. Lindner visit the Younger family?

• To welcome them to the neighborhood

• To buy their new house

• To offer them money not to move in

• To discuss property taxes

Tags

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

What does Ruth discover she is expecting?

• A promotion at work

• A baby

• An inheritance

• A new job opportunity

Tags

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