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The man whose death brings the Youngers $10,000?
Grandpa Younger
At the end of Act 1, Ruth faints when Mama asked her to sing. What was the reason she fainted?
Ruth is pregnant.
What does Travis ask his mom to do after to school so he could make money?
Bag groceries
Who wrote the poem "Harlem" that the title of the play comes from?
Langston Hughes
What year did the play debut?
1959
Thinks women only need to be pretty & sophisticated
George Murchinson
What does the plant symbolize for Mama?
It symbolizes Mama's hopes and dreams for her family to thrive and grow.
Who makes a living being a chauffer?
Walter Lee
What does Travis receive from his father before leaving for school?
$1.00
The Author made history having this play produced because...?
First black woman to have play produced
Who runs off with $6500?
Willie
Who wants to earn money carrying groceries?
Travis Younger
Dreams of becoming a doctor?
Beneatha
What does Mama do when the check finally comes?
She hands it to Travis and tells him about their new future.
From where does A Raisin in the Sun get its name?
The poet Langston Hughes.
Who represents pride in African heritage?
Asagi
What gift is given to Mama by Ruth, Walter, and Beneatha?
Gardening tools
Dreams of owning a home?
Mama
How does Mama symbolically make Walter the head of the household?
She gives him “control” over the money.
T/F- Joseph Asagai believes that black Americans should assimilate into the dominant American culture.
True
Who does Mama plead to after Walter loses the money?
God
Who makes the Youngers a humiliating offer?
Lindner
Messenger of bad news?
Bobo
What type of negros does Beneatha say she is sick of?
Assimilationist Negros
Executive Order 1981
Brown v. Board of Education
The “Little Rock Nine” fight
“Freedom Riders”
Are all examples from the...
Civil Rights Movement