vocabulary
He ______________tried to copy a friend's test paper.
You may refer to the word bank.
furtively
What were Benetha's goals?
She wanted to be a doctor
Ruth mentioned going to a doctor. Why was Mama concerned when Ruth used the pronoun SHE.
Mama believed that Ruth had visited an abortion provider.
Mama loves her daughter-in-law. Why do they sometimes argue?
Mama is bossy about Travis.
Mama does not want Ruth to terminate the pregnancy.
What was the purpose of Mrs. Johnson's visit?
She brought a newspaper article about bombings. She was probably jealous of the Younger family and wanted to make it seem that they made a mistake in moving. She insulted them.
After spending all afternoon in a room full or whining and yelling toddlers, the daycare worker was extremely _______________when she learned that her pay had been cut.
Use the word bank
exasperated
What did Travis state that he wanted to do to earn a living?
drive a bus
What is meant by the term assimilationism?
blending in to the larger society
Give an example of the external conflict between George Murchison and Walter.
Walter was trying to talk to George about business. George was not interested. Walter made fun of his shoes.
What did Travis want to do to earn extra money?
carry groceries
We _________________plan to leave at noon tomorrow. This could change.
Use word bank.
tentatively
What were the differences in response when Travis requested money from his mom and later from his father?
his mother said no, his father gave him more than he requested.
What was the source of the money that the family was to receive? How much?
life insurance
10,000
Explain why George Murchison and Benetha are not compatible.
George is interested in physical beauty. Benetha is interested in deep conversations. She is more of an intellectual.
Why did Walter argue with Ruth about eggs?
He wanted to have a serious conversation about his dreams. She kept questioning him about his eggs.
Some people try to get _____________on people who hurt them, while others try to forgive.
Use word bank.
vengeance
What argument occurs between two characters to show that one values God while the other does not believe in God.
Benetha and Mama arge because Benetha does not believe in God.
When George referred to Walter as Prometheus this is an appropriate _______________because Walter has an explosive personality
allusion
Early in the play we get a hint that there may be problems with Walter's friends. Walter said that Travis would have to get up earlier to get the bathroom. What did Ruth say to indicate that she is not happy with Walter's friends.
calls them clowns
loud mouthed
How did Walter learn that the money was gone?
Bobo
After the very painful breakup, Mary _______________stares at a picture of her ex-boyfriend.
Use the word bank.
forlornly
When Mama makes the statement that he came into his manhood today what was she talking about?
Walter stood up to Mr. Linder
Besides losing the money, what did Walter do at the end of the play that jeopardized his family's finances?
risked his job, stayed out of work 3 days, did not call in......wandered the streets drinking
At the end of a play all conflicts are resolved. What was the turning point?
Walter stood up to Linder
At the end of the play, what decision must Benetha make?
Whether to move with the family or marry Asagai