Whitehead/ Tang-Johnson Name: ______

Essential Topics of Literary Studies

OPEN-NOTE QUIZ

“A Raisin in the Sun” Review of pages 60-70 (Act 2, Scene 2)

1. On page 60, why does Beneatha reject George’s advances?

2. What news does Mrs. Johnson bring to the Younger family on pages 62-66? Why should this matter to them?

3. What has Walter been doing for three days instead of going to work (p. 67)? Be specific.

4. How does Mama split up her money (p. 68)?

$______as a down payment for the house

$______for Beneatha’s education

$______for Walter to invest in a business

5. What does Walter envision for himself after getting the money from Mama? What will his life be like? Be specific. Cite a quote to support your answer. (p. 69-70)

“A Raisin in the Sun” Review of pages 71-86 (Act 2, Scene 3)

6. Now that Walter has some hope for his future, how has his relationship with Ruth changed? How do you know? (p. 71-72)

7. On pages 74-78, what does Mr.Lindner propose to the family? Why? Do they take his offer? Why or why not? Be specific.

8. What gifts do Ruth, Walter, Beneatha, and Travis give Mama?

9. What news does Bobo bring? Why was Willy going to Springfield?

10. How do the characters react to Bobo’s news?

“A Raisin in the Sun” Review of pages 87-102 (Act 3)

1. What does Asagai ask Beneatha to do? How does she respond?

2. On pages 93-94, how do you know Mama has given up on her dream of moving to the house?

3. How is Walter reacting to having lost the money (p. 96-97)? What does he want to do?

4. On page 96, how does Mama feel about taking the money from Lindner? Cite a quote to support your answer.

5. What does Mama mean when she says, “You won’t have nothing left then, Walter Lee” (97)? What will he have lost? Explain your answer.

6. What does Walter do when Lindner shows up for the second time (p. 100)? Cite a specific quote to illustrate the change that occurs in his character.

7. While Walter’s dream of becoming wealthy may never happen, what dream did he achieve by the end of the play? What intangible thing was he able to gain or regain? (p. 100-102)