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A Raisin in the Sun
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Historical Background
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The man whose death brings the Youngers $10,000?

Walter Younger Sr

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Ruth faints when Mama asks her to sing. What was the reason she fainted?

Ruth is pregnant.

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What does Travis ask his mom to do after to school so he could make money?

Bag groceries

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Who wrote "A Raisin in the Sun." 

Lorraine Hansberry

100

Who wrote "A Dream Deferred."

Langston Hughes

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Thinks women only need to be pretty & sophisticated

George Murchinson

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What does the plant symbolize for Mama?

It symbolizes Mama's hopes and dreams for her family to thrive and grow.

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Who makes a living being a chauffer?

Walter Lee

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What does Travis receive from his father before leaving for school?

$1.00

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The Author made history having this play produced because...?

First black woman to have play produced 

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Who runs off with $6500?

Willie

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Who wants to earn money carrying groceries?

Travis Younger

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Dreams of becoming a doctor?

Beneatha 

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The play takes place in (time & location):

1950's Southside Chicago

300

From where does A Raisin in the Sun get its name?

poem "Harlem"

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Who represents pride in African heritage?

Asagi

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What gift is given to Mama by Ruth, Walter, and Beneatha?

Gardening tools

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Dreams of owning a home?

Mama

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How does Mama symbolically make Walter the head of the household?

She gives him “control” over the money.

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What is unique about the house that Mama purchases?

It's in a white neighborhood.

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Who does Mama plead to after Walter loses the money?

God

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Who makes the Youngers a humiliating offer?

Lindner

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Who tells Walter Jr that all that the money is gone, he is a messenger of bad news?

Bobo

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Who said: "sure enough one day a kid named Rufus came down too fast and hit the sidewalk"

Beneatha

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What is the climax of the play?

Bobo telling Walter the Money is gone

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