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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
Who is the author of A Raisin in the Sun?
Lorraine Hansberry
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
What is it called when a character speaks to themselves in a play?
Soliloquy/Monologue
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.
What's the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization?
Direct characterization is when the author directly tells the reader about a character mental and physical aspects.
Indirect characterization is when the author make the reader interpret the character's thoughts, actions, and words.
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
What's the difference between internal conflict and external conflict?
Internal conflict is when a character struggles with something within themselves.
External conflict is when a character struggles with a force other than themselves.