Vocabulary
Define Undistinguished.
lacking distinction; unexceptional.
What character said this? "Oh—So now it’s life. Money is life. Once upon a time freedom used to be life—now it’s money. I guess the world really do change . . . "
Mama
Why did Travis ask for 50 cents?
To pay the school 50 cents every Friday.
Who does Bennie go out with at the beginning of Act 2?
George Murchison.
Who proposes to Bennie?
Asagai.
What is the definition of viciously?
in an aggressive, angry way.
What character said this? "There is always something left to love. And if you ain’t learned that, you ain’t learned nothing."
Mama
How much money does the Younger family get from the insurance check?
10,000$
What does Mama buy with part of the money?
A house.
What does Asagai propose as an idea to Bennie?
To come to Nigeria with him.
Define vengeance.
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
Who said this quote? "Then isn’t there something wrong in a house—in a world—where all dreams, good or bad, must depend on the death of a man?"
Asagai
What does Walter want to do with the money?
Open a new liquor store.
Who starts to argue with Mama on her decision to buy a house and they say this quote: "So you butchered up a dream of mine--you--who always talking 'bout your children's dreams . . ."
Walter.
Who tries to stop the Younger Family from moving into the all white neighborhood?
Mr. Linder
What is the definition of Coquettishly?
a young, flirtatious woman.
Who said this? "We have decided to move into our house because my father—my father—he earned it for us brick by brick. We don’t want to make no trouble for nobody or fight no causes, and we will try to be good neighbors. And that’s all we got to say about that. We don’t want your money."
Walter
What does Bennie want to do with the money?
Use it to pay for her medical school.
Where does Mama buy a house?
In Clybourne Park, a all white neighborhood.
What did Asagai say to Bennie about the ideas of his village and what might happen to them if you get outdated?
It would cause a revolution.
Define epitaph.
something by which a person, time, or event will be remembered.
Who said this quote? "He said everybody ought to learn how to sit down and hate each other with good Chrisitan fellowship."
Beneatha
What does Mama want to do with the money?
Buy a house.
What type of dress is Bennie wearing at the beginning of Act 2 and who gave it to her?
A African tribal garb that Asagai bought her.
What is Mama's real name?
Lena Eggleston