Characters
Quotes
Plot
Setting
Miscellaneous
100
Ruth
This character is happy when Mama tells the family she used some of the insurance money for a new house.
100
Walter
Who said, "Baby, don't nothing happen for you in this world 'less you pay somebody off!"?
100
She doesn't support his dreams.
Why does Walter get upset with Ruth at the beginning of the play?
100
Southside Chicago
Where is the Younger apartment located?
100
Lorraine Hansberry
Who wrote A Raisin in the Sun?
200
Beneatha
This character denies the existence of God.
200
Beneatha
Who said, "I have never asked anyone around here to do anything for me!"?
200
He wants to buy back the house, so the Younger family will not move into their neighborhood.
Why does Mr. Lindner visit the Youngers?
200
Nigeria
Where is Joseph Asagai originally from?
200
A person who adapts to fit the culture of another group.
What is an assimilationist?
300
George Murchison
This character disagrees with the idea of finding one's African heritage.
300
Asagai
Who said, "Assimilationism is so popular in your country."?
300
She is giving up on her dream to become a doctor because of the loss of the money.
Why does Asagai get angry with Beneatha towards the end of the play?
300
The Green Hat
What is the name of the place where Walter goes to drink?
300
Langston Hughes
The title of the play comes from a line in a poem written by which famous poet?
400
Mrs. Johnson
This character brings ominous news to the Younger household.
400
Mama
Who said, "Something eating you up like a crazy man."?
400
They are poor; they all have dreams.
What do all of the Youngers have in common?
400
Clybourne Park
What is the name of the neighborhood where Mama bought her house?
400
gardening tools and a gardening hat
What gifts did Mama receive from her family?
500
Walter, Senior
This character was "crazy " about his children.
500
Mr. Lindner
Who said, "Life can really be so much simpler than people let it be most of the time."?
500
Never give up on your dreams.
What is the theme of the story?
500
Europe or South America
Where does Ruth tell Mama to take a trip?
500
Eggleston
What is Mama's maiden name?
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