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vocabulary
100
The Younger family lives in this city.

Chicago

100

This person is the matriarch of the family.

Mama

100
What is Ruth doing when the play opens? 

She is waking up Walter and Travis. 

100

Walter Lee worries bout this. 

Money

100

to prevail over obstacles

to overcome

200

Where does Travis sleep?

the couch

200
He is the grandson of the matriarch. 

Travis

200

What does Travis ask his mother for before heading off to school? 

Money

200
Ruth worries about this. (Think, "Eat your eggs, Walter.")

The fact that she can't make him happy and the only thing she can do for him is take care of him. 

200

done in a secretive way to avoid being noticed, slyly

furtive

300

Where is the bathroom located?

the communal hallway

300

What happened to Mama's husband? 

He passed away.

300

An activity which Beneatha has taken up but then abandoned. 

horseback riding, guitar, acting

300

Mama is very unhappy with Beneath because of this. 

Beneatha denounces God. 

300

to move quickly from one interest, condition, or position to another

to flit

400

How many bedrooms does the apartment have?

two

400
This person is not a blood relative of the family but has married into into it. 

Ruth

400
The family is eagerly awaiting the arrival of this. 

a check for $10,000

400

Mama worries about this. 

She is having trouble understanding her children. 
400

a person's bearing or posture when walking or standing

carriage

500
What is the specific name of the neighborhood the Youngers live in? 

Bronzeville

500
Who is Clyde? 

Mama and Walter Senior's first child who passed away. 

500
The reason Walter Lee holds a grudge against Ruth.  

He wanted to invest in a liquor store but Ruth wouldn't agree to it. 

500

At the end of Act I, scene 1, what event occurs, causing suspense for the characters and audience? 

Ruth faints. 

500

lacking vigor or strength

feeble