Background and education
What subjects did Hansberry study in university?
She studied writing and stage art design.
How old was Lorraine when this happened?
She was only 8 years old.
Who are the four main characters in a Raisin in the Sun
Mama, Walter Jr., Ruth, Beneatha, Travis
The year American Slavery Began
A. 1619
B. 1492
C. 1865
A. 1619
Where was Lorraine Hansberry born?
She was born in Chicago.
What was uncommon about Lorraine Hansberry’s family moving into that neighborhood?
It was unusual because most white neighborhoods had racial covenants that stopped Black families from buying property.
Why was Hansberry’s achievement on Broadway important?
Because she became the first African American woman to have a play performed there.
Black women gained the right to vote in 1870
False
They did not get the vote until 1920
Why did Hansberry move to New York City?
A. She moved there to further pursue her passion for playwriting.
B. She moved there to play professional baseball
C. She moved there to protest for women's rights.
She moved there to further pursue her passion for playwriting.
How did this experience affect Lorraine Hansberry?
It impacted her deeply and shaped her awareness of racial injustice.
What was historic about A Raisin in the Sun on Broadway?
It was the first Broadway play written by a Black woman and the first Broadway play directed by a Black man.
What word is missing in this definition of "race"
a system of categorizing human populations based on physical traits (such as _____ color, facial features, and hair texture) and social or historical meanings
What university did Lorraine Hansberry attend after high school?
A. University of Wisconsin-Madison
B. University of California Berkeley
C. University of Maryland Baltimore City
She went to the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
What did the neighbors do after the Hansberry family moved in?
They violently protested and tried to force them out through legal action.
What city does a Raisin in the Sun take place?
Chicago
What year did American Slavery officially end?
A. 1920
B. 1964
C. 1865
D. 1834
1865
When did Lorraine Hansberry graduate from high school?
She graduated in 1948.
How far did the Hansberry housing case go in the legal system?
It went all the way to the Supreme Court.
Describe the apartment the play takes place in
The apartment is extremely small, with old furniture
Define segregation
the physical, social, or legal separation of people into distinct groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, class, or religion