Raison in the Sun
Why does Walter become angry with Ruth at the beginning of the story?
She never encourages him to improve their lives.
What conflict helps Nora make up her mind about the future?
Pleny's finger has gangrene, and Nora must cut it off so that he will not die.
How did the murderer kill Kitty Genovese?
By catching and stabbing her three different times.
Who was the narrator of this novel?
Nick
Define the literary term Character
Person or Animal in the story
What is the Main Reason that Walter wants 10,000.00?
He wants to open a liquor Store.
Which two feelings does Nora experience that helps her turn into a plainswoman?
Tenderness and the need to help others, such as an unborn baby.
Willingness to do whatever is necessary to make sure that she, her family, and her friends survive.
How did the police put the story together?
From the facts they gathered from witnesses
Where does this novel take place?
West Egg, Long Island
Define the literary term Theme
The message communicated by the author
What is the main reason why Beneatha is interested in Asagai?
She is interested in her heritage and her identity.
Which events are told through a flashback?
Nora's discovery that she can handle life on the ranch.
Nora's first experience with the way children are born on the frontier.
Which word best describes the people of Kitty's Neighborhood?
Insensitive
Who was quoted in the novel as saying "I hate careless people"?
Jordan
Define the literary term Climax
The point of greatest intensity in a story
Why does mama decide to let Walter be in charge of the money?
She realizes he needs to be in charge of the household to mature.
Which Character is still alive at the end of the novel? Gatsby, Daisy, Myrtle, Mr. Wilson
Daisy
Define the literary term personification
Human qualities given to inanimate objects
What does mama's plant symbolize?
She hopes to care for her family and see them thrive.
What did Gatsby's yellow car symbolize to Mr. Wilson?
Death and devastation
Define Figurative Language
Conveying meaning beyond the literal meanings of words