Character Quotes
Who Said "I wanted to cure. It use to be so important to me. It use to matter. I use to care."
Beneatha
Define Undistinguished
Common
How much money was Travis supposed to take to school?
50 cents
When beneatha took off her headdress what did she reveal?
That she had cut her hair
On moving day what does mama announce?
That they are not going to be moving
Who said "Eat your eggs, they gonna be cold."
Ruth
Define Exasperated
Frustrated, annoyed, irritated
What does Walter want to use the check for?
To invest in a liquor store
What did walter make fun of george for?
Why did Walter call Mr Lindner over?
He intends to take his over of money in exchange for not moving to Clyborne park.
Who said "Alaiyo...it means...it means one for whom bread is not enough."
Asagai
Define Eccentric
A person with an unusual odd or personality
What did mama and ruth tease beneatha about?
The many activities she tries and quits
What had Mrs. Johnson come to tell mama and Ruth?
She came to tell them that a black family had been bombed out of their house in a white neighborhood
Why does everyone object to Walters plan with Mr. lindner?
They have to much pride to accept not being able to live somewhere because of their race.
Who said "assimilation is so popular in your country."
Asagai
Define Briskly
Quickly, speedily
Why does benetha spray insecticide in their apartment?
To attempt to get rid of cockroaches
Where had Walter been drinking all night?
At a bar with jazz duo that he loves
What does Walter imitate?
A black male servant
Who said "He finally came into his manhood today, didn't he? Kind of like a rainbow after the rain."
Mama
Define Plunder
steal, take forcefully
What did beneatha say that made mama upset?
She says the lords name in vain
So he can become the head of the family
What does ruth tell beneatha that she is going to do in their new house?
Take a long bath in their very own bathroom