A Dream Deferred
"It's a sin to..."
"...in the Sun"
Character Traits
Societal Themes
100

This is the name of the poem by Langston Hughes that opens up "A Raisin in the Sun"

What is "Harlem?"

100

These two characters (get 1 for full points) are often referred to as the titular Mockingbird

Who are Scout Finch and Tom Robinson?

100

What happens to Walter's portion of the money?

What is stolen by his business partner?

100

This character, popular for his pride, has a dream which involves running a business; it ultimately fails.

Who is Walter?

100

Aunt Alexandra represents an outdated view on

What is gender roles / femininity?

200

This type of poem follows a 5-7-5 syllable format

What is haiku?

200

What game do Jem, Scout, and Dill play when they are young?

What is Boo Radley?

200

What is Walter's dream?

What is to own a liquor store?

200

This character is popular for her deferral from all things "ladylike"

Who is Jean Louise (Scout) Finch

200

What lesson does Atticus Finch teach his children?

What is walk around in their skin?
300

Haikus deal with themes such as... (get 1 for full points)

What are the natural world, a single point in time, or one's dreams.

300

This type of deli meat is Scout's halloween costume for the pageant

What is a ham?

300

This character is revealed to be pregnant.

Who is Ruth?

300

This character in "Raisin in the Sun" is heavily religious

Who is mama?

300

The rejection of the bribe helps represent the _____ of the younger family

What is pride / determination?

400

"Harlem" by Langston Hughes uses the analogy of different types of _____ to further his point about dreams.

What is food?

400

How does Tom Robinson die?

What is a failed prison escape?

400

This character best represents feminist ideals

Who is Beneatha?

400

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Why does Boo Radley stay inside?

What is disgust at the behavior of those around him.

400

Name two of the major themes in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

What are innocence, courage, racism, sexism, adolescence, etc.

500

What happens to the dream at the end of Langston Hughes' Harlem?

What is an explosion?
500

This character is a morphine addict trying to quit their addiction before they pass.

Who is Mrs. Dubose?

500

What does Beneatha's hair symbolize?

What is her pride / roots to Africa?

500

Discuss the importance of Dill in the story

Dill suggests naive and immature things; such as touching the Radley house. He also provides a childlike insight without the guidance of Atticus.

500

The Younger family rejects a bribe from this man

Who is Mr Lindner?

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