Ruth
When Walter tries to tell Ruth about his dreams, what does she respond with?
"Eat your eggs"
What are Beneatha's future plans?
To be a doctor
What does Walter do for a living?
Chauffeur
Who was Mama's husband?
Big Walter
Where is Asagai from?
Nigeria
What does Ruth find out at the doctor AND who reveals the information to Walter?
She's pregnant. Mama.
Who does Beneatha invite over to the apartment, even though the Youngers are not finished cleaning it?
Joseph Asagai
What's the first thing Walter talks about in the morning?
Money. The life insurance check.
What does Mama speak to Asagai about when she meets him?
Africa
What gifts does Asagai bring Beneatha?
Records and traditional robes
Why is Ruth helped out of the room when Asagai arrives?
She collapsed in tears
Beneatha claims that she is trying to express herself by recently teaching herself to do what?
Play guitar
According to Walter's thoughts, a liquor store would be successful because...
People will always drink it.
Why does Mama's expression become sober and then unhappy when she holds the check?
Her husband had to die for them to receive the check. OR Seeing a price put to his life is difficult.
Where did Asagai meet Beneatha?
School
What does Ruth do for a living?
She is a domestic worker. She cares for other people's homes.
Why does Beneatha feel that Asagai will not care about the apartment being in disarray?
He is an intellectual
What evidence shows that Walter is not entirely selfish in wanting to have the insurance money?
He wants the money in order to support his family so they do not have to keep going out and working dead end jobs. (long term money)
How is Mama's view of life conflicted with her son's?
Mama thinks that freedom is the most important thing in life vs Walter thinks that money is
What does asagai suggest is wrong with beneatha's hair?
She has mutilated it because it is not in its natural state
Who does Ruth give $5 to?
An abortion provider
Which of Beneatha’s actions does Walter criticize as unwomanly?
Studying medicine
How does Walter think women should treat their men?
He thinks they should build their men up to make them feel they can do something in life.
What does Mama think Africans need religious salvation from?
Heathenism
What nickname does Asagai use for Beneatha?
Alaiyo