idioms
A point where you have to make an important decision.
a fork in the road
Who is Joseph Asagai?
a) A family friend from the neighborhood
b) A Nigerian student who is interested in Beneatha
c) Walter’s business partner
d) Beneatha’s cousin from Africa
b) A Nigerian student who is interested in Beneatha
He has a heart of stone.
He is very unkind or doesn't show emotions.
Short trips to do tasks, like buying groceries or mailing a letter.
a) sacrifice
b) errands
b) investment
b) errands
What idiom means "To admit you were wrong about something you said"?
eat your words
What idiom means "go to bed"?
Hit the hay
7. What gift does Asagai bring for Beneatha?
a) A book about medicine
b) A scarf
c) Traditional African clothing and music
d) A ticket to Nigeria
Traditional African clothing and music
Life is a rollercoaster.
Life has many ups and downs.
The value of something or how important it is.
a) errands
b) investment
c) worth
c) worth
What idiom means "To feel very excited, nervous, or restless."?
have ants in one's pants
When someone sees you doing something wrong or bad.
caught red-handed
4. What is Mama’s plant a symbol of?
a) Her love of gardening
b) Her dream for her family to grow and thrive
c) Her hope for Beneatha’s education
d) Her sadness about losing her husband
b) Her dream for her family to grow and thrive
He is a walking dictionary.
He knows a lot of words and their meanings.
Giving up something important to help someone or achieve something.
a) investment
b) down payment
c) sacrifice
c) sacrifice
10. How does Mama view the insurance check?
a) As a chance to fix all their problems.
b) As a responsibility to honor her husband’s memory.
c) As an opportunity for Walter to follow his dream.
d) As money they should save for emergencies.
b) As a responsibility to honor her husband’s memory.
To impress or surprise someone a lot.
Knock one’s socks off
1. How does the Younger family feel about their living situation?
a) They are comfortable and happy.
b) They feel cramped and frustrated.
c) They plan to move soon.
d) They are proud of their apartment.
b) They feel cramped and frustrated.
The book was a doorway to another world.
Reading the book felt like entering a new and exciting place.
Refusing to obey or showing bold resistance.
a) defiant
b) engaging
c) nagging
9. What is Beneatha’s attitude toward her African heritage?
a) She is proud and curious to learn more about it.
b) She doesn’t care about her heritage at all.
c) She thinks African traditions are outdated.
d) She feels embarrassed by her heritage.
a) She is proud and curious to learn more about it.
To be unusual, strange, or unexpected.
Out in the left field
6. How does Ruth feel about Walter’s dream of owning a liquor store?
a) She is supportive and wants to help him.
b) She doesn’t believe it’s a good idea.
c) She suggests they invest in something else.
d) She ignores his plans completely.
She doesn’t believe it’s a good idea.
The road ahead is a blank canvas.
The future is open, full of possibilities
A loss of respect because of something bad or wrong.
a) sacrifice
b) disgrace
c) engagement
b) disgrace