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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?

Grandpa Younger

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At the end of Act 1, Ruth faints when Mama asked 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 the poem "Harlem" that the title of the play comes from?

Langston Hughes

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What year did the play debut?

1959

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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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What does Mama do when the check finally comes?

She hands it to Travis and tells him about their new future.

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

The poet Langston Hughes.

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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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T/F- Joseph Asagai believes that black Americans should assimilate into the dominant American culture.

True

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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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Messenger of bad news?

Bobo

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What type of negros does Beneatha say she is sick of?

Assimilationist Negros

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Executive Order 1981

Brown v. Board of Education

The “Little Rock Nine” fight

“Freedom Riders”

Are all examples from the...

Civil Rights Movement

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