Modernism/Poetry
__________________is a literary style that was a break from tradition and embraced experimentation and innovation.
Modernism
_____________________were a group laws that were created and used from the 1870's- 1960's.
Jim Crow Laws
_________________likes to keep Mice in his pocket.
Lennie
A ______________ is a piece of furniture that is usually found in a bedroom.
________________ wants to be a doctor.
Beneatha
What was the era in American History that emphasized African American culture and expression?
Harlem Renaissance
A simple building used for sleeping that usually houses multiple people is a________________.
Bunkhouse
List 2 novels by John Steinbeck
East of Eden, Of Mice and Men, or Grapes of Wrath
____________________ means to examine very closely or intently.
Scrutinizing
The total amount of insurance money the family was given was_______________.
$10,000
Langston Hughes was known for writing poems about_____________________.
The African American Experience/ African American Culture
The word vigorously means_______________________.
To do something with great force, energy, intense effort or enthusiasm
The only one to actually console George after Lennie's death is___________________.
Slim
_______________ is a card game where the goal is to win tricks and points.
Euchre
Two Ways Beneatha is different than her family is:
a) She doesn't believe in God
b) has several hobbies
c) wants to be a doctor
d) doesn't want to marry for money
Robert Frost was known for writing poems about____________________.
Nature/ Rural areas
____________________ means having a large amount of something.
Accumulated
List three physical traits/ descriptions of Curley's wife:
a) red painted fingernails
b) red shoes
c) beautiful
d) flirtatious
e) lonely
f) dreamt of going to Hollywood
Complacently means_______________
Self- satisfied, unconcerned or unbothered
Describe what happens with Walter and the insurance money.
He gave the money to a friend who was supposed to invest it, but friend disappeared and now over $6,000 is gone, including the money for Beneatha's tuition.
William Carlos Williams wanted to make poetry______________________.
Relatable and accessible to the public
Assimilate means_______________.
To fully absorb rules or understand ideas or culture; adapting to new customs.
____________ really likes drama and tension on the ranch.
Whit
A ________________is a small amount of something.
Wisp
List 3 Facts about Karl Linder:
1) From the Clybourne Park Association
2) Doesn't want the family to move in
3) Appears friendly
4) Willing to bribe the family so they don't move in