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In A Raisin in the Sun, what dream does Walter Younger hold on to, despite the challenges he faces?
Walter dreams of opening a liquor store to improve his family’s financial situation.
In A Raisin in the Sun, what does the phrase “a dream deferred” mean?
A postponed or delayed dream
How does Lorraine Hansberry present Mama’s dream in A Raisin in the Sun?
Hansberry portrays Mama’s dream of owning a home as a symbol of hope, stability, and family pride.
Both A Raisin in the Sun and The Great Fire deal with the theme of...
Overcoming adversity.
How many grains of rice is in rice crispies?
What event in A Raisin in the Sun causes the Younger family to experience both hope and disappointment?
Receiving and then losing the insurance money intended for the family’s new home.
In Chapter 2 of The Great Fire, what does the phrase “a tinderbox waiting for a spark” suggest about the city?
It suggests that the city was highly vulnerable to fire because of the dry conditions and wooden buildings.
How does Jim Murphy describe the reaction of Chicago's residents to the fire in The Great Fire?
Murphy presents them as initially unconcerned but quickly realizing the magnitude of the danger as the fire spreads uncontrollably.
In A Raisin in the Sun, how does the idea of financial struggles compare with the destruction of property in The Great Fire?
Both show how financial difficulties and property loss can cause emotional and practical hardship, but they also highlight resilience in the face of these challenges.
Where does Ms Thelemaque like to eat?
Chic fil a or wingstop
What specific detail in the Chicago Fire text shows the scale of destruction caused by the fire?
“Seventeen thousand buildings destroyed and one hundred thousand people homeless.”
In The Great Fire, what does the word "conflagration" mean when describing the fire?
ex: "The massive conflagration consumed several city blocks, leaving behind nothing but ashes and rubble."
A large, destructive fire.
What is Hansberry’s perspective on racial and economic struggles as seen in Walter’s character?
Hansberry portrays Walter as a man deeply frustrated by systemic barriers, struggling to achieve his dreams.
How do the characters in A Raisin in the Sun and the people of Chicago in The Great Fire respond to their crises?
Both the Younger family and the citizens of Chicago show determination and a will to rebuild despite overwhelming odds.
Who is the principal of the school ?
Mr Ziemba
What was Mama’s hope for her family’s future?
For them to be successful and live in a home
In A Raisin in the Sun, what is meant by the phrase “I don’t need no nagging at me today”?
Walter is expressing frustration and the desire to avoid being criticized or pressured by his family.
How does the author of The Great Fire view the actions of the firefighters during the first stages of the fire?
Murphy shows that the firefighters did their best but were overwhelmed by the speed and intensity of the fire.
Compare the importance of family in A Raisin in the Sun and the sense of community in The Great Fire.
In A Raisin in the Sun, the family’s unity is essential to surviving their struggles, while in The Great Fire, the community comes together to help each other in the face of disaster.
Who sang this lyric "Like girl, you're special, you the kinda girl that I need
I actually made you mine, sometimes, I can't believe "
Rodwave
How does The Great Fire describe the impact of the fire on the city’s structure in Chapter 3?
“Within minutes, the flames devoured the wooden buildings, spreading destruction in every direction.”
In The Great Fire, what does the word “frenzied” mean when describing the firefighters' efforts to control the fire in Chapter 3?
ex: " The crowd made a frenzied dash for the exits as the fire alarm blared throughout the building."
Wildly excited or uncontrolled.
How does Hansberry depict the idea of generational conflict in A Raisin in the Sun?
Through the differing dreams of Mama, Walter, and Beneatha, Hansberry shows how each generation has its own vision of success, leading to conflict.
How does each text portray the idea of hope in the face of destruction?
A Raisin in the Sun portrays hope through Mama’s determination to buy a house and secure a future for her family, while The Great Fire portrays hope through the city’s resilience and eventual rebuilding after the fire.
Whose lyric is this "I know Pablo (Pablo), Noriega (Noriega)
The real Noriega, he owe me a hundred favors (Church) "
Rick Ross