A Raisin in the Sun

Who wrote 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• August Wilson

• Lorraine Hansberry

• Langston Hughes

• Toni Morrison

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In which city is 'A Raisin in the Sun' set?

• New York

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Atlanta

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What is the primary theme of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• World War II

• The Great Depression

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The American Dream

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What significant barrier does the Younger family face in the play?

• Racial discrimination

• Language barriers

• Health issues

• Financial fraud

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What does the $10,000 insurance check symbolize in the play?

• A family heirloom

• A burden

• A new beginning

• A lost opportunity

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Which character dreams of becoming a doctor?

• Beneatha Younger

• Lena Younger

• Walter Lee Younger

• Ruth Younger

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What is Walter Lee Younger's ambition?

• To write a novel

• To become a lawyer

• To open a liquor store

• To travel the world

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What does the character Travis Younger represent in the play?

• The past

• The conflict

• The present

• The future

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What is the significance of the play's title, 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• It refers to a poem by Langston Hughes

• It is a reference to a song

• It describes the family's apartment

• It is a metaphor for hope

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What does Mama decide to do with part of the insurance money?

• Put a down payment on a house

• Invest in Walter's business

• Buy a new car

• Save it for Beneatha's education

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