Characters
Who was Walter talking to in this line and what is her relationship to Walter? Just for a second – stirring them eggs. Just for a second it was – you looked real young again. (He reaches for her; she crosses away. Then, drily) It’s gone now – you look like yourself again!
Ruth & they are married
What does Walter Lee want to spend his Mama's money on?
His liquor store investment.
For most of Act I, the whole family is focused mostly on one thing. What is it?
The check coming in the mail
Where is the play set (city)?
Chicago
What does Mama/Lena like to tend to in her free time?
Plants
Why does Mama receive the large sum of money in Act I?
It is a life insurance payment, after the death of her husband Walter
"We one group of men tied to a race of women with small minds!" Who says this? What is he referring to?
Walter says this to Ruth. He is implying that he and "his men" are held back by "their women", because he is ambitious and his wife doesn't want him to make risky investments.
How much money does the Younger family get from the insurance check ?
$10,000
Who comes to visit Beneatha, and brings her a gift?
Joseph Asagai
"In my mother's house there is still God" Who says this line? To whom?
Beneatha says this to her mother, Lena (Mama).
In the end of scene two, what does Walter discover about Ruth? How does he react?
Walter discovers that Ruth is pregnant and thinking of aborting and he is extremely shocked.
Who said this to whom? "It's dangerous...When a man goes outside his home to look for peace" What does she mean by this?
How far along is Ruth pregnant?
2 months
This character feels that no one in the family supports his/her goals or dreams
Walter Lee
"Who the hell told you you had to be a doctor? If you so crazy 'bout messing 'round with sick people-- then go be a nurse like other women--or just get married and be quiet" Who says this line? Who is s/he speaking to? How are they related?
Walter says it to his sister, Beneatha.
Mama hits this character when they disrespect god in her house.
Beneatha
"WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE LISTEN TO ME TODAY!" Who says this?
Walter Lee says this to Mama/Ruth.
Where is Asagai from? What is his tribal origin?
Nigeria & Yoruba
Which character is most obviously struggling to define his/her identity?
Beneatha
This character can't decide which man she really likes. Name her, and the two men in her life.
Beneatha, Joseph Asagai and George Murchinson
What is the nickname that Asagai gives to Beneatha? What language is it?
Alaiyo. It is in Yoruba, his tribal language.
Who said this quote to whom? "But what does it matter? Assimilationism is so popular in your country."
Asagai to Beneatha
What happens when Walter gives Travis a dollar.
Walter has to come back to the apartment and ask for money to get to work.