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English 11 Questions and Answers (A Raisin in the Sun)

English 11: A Raisin in the Sun Latest Version 100% Pass **Lorraine Hansberry** - **Answer:** Lorraine Hansberry is the author of the play. **Act 1 Scene 1** **How does the apartment building itself cause issues for the Younger family as they start their day?** - **Answer:** The shared bathroom in the apartment building delays their morning routine, leading to irritability. **1:1** **How do Walter and Ruth react differently when Travis asks for money for school? What are t...

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Know who wrote the poem "Harlem (A Dream Deferred)" - Answer- Langston Hughes Know the cast of characters, a bit about them, and their relationships to one another. - Answer- Ruth- walter's wife and travis's mama Travis- Ruth and Walter's son Walter lee- brother, husband to Ruth Beneatha- sister Lena- mama Joseph asagai- college student from Africa George Murchison- wealthy love interest of Benetha Mrs. Johnson- neighbor Karl Lindner- white man with proposition Bobo- friend of...

A Raisin in the Sun Questions and Answers Latest Version Rated A+ **Walter Lee Younger** - Son of Mama - Husband of Ruth - Father of Travis - Brother of Beneatha - Both protagonist and antagonist - Seeks a better way to financially support his family **Mama Younger** - Mother of Walter and Beneatha - Often found cleaning the apartment - Opposes Walter's liquor store idea - Values dreams over wealth - Entrusts the insurance money to Walter - Purchases a house with the re...

A Raisin in the Sun Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | 100% Pass **Where do the Youngers reside?** - **Answer:** They live in Chicago. **Who are the Youngers anticipating a check from?** - **Answer:** They are waiting for an insurance company to send them a check. **What does Ruth discover during her visit to the doctor?** - **Answer:** She finds out that she is pregnant. **What message does Walter's employer convey over the phone?** - **Answer:** Wa...

A Raisin in the Sun (Character List) Graded A+ **Who is the main character in the play?** Walter Younger is the main character, serving as the protagonist of the story. **What role does Ruth Younger play in the family?** Ruth Younger is Walter's wife and Travis' mother, who discovers she is pregnant and desires to move into a new house. **How is Lena (Mama) Younger related to the other characters?** Lena (Mama) Younger is Big Walter's widow, Walter's mother, Beneatha's mo...

A Raisin in the Sun Questions and Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+ **Who is the central character of this play?** Walter Lee Younger. **What does Ruth suggest Walter should do when he complains incessantly about his life?** She advises him to "eat his eggs." **From whom are the Younger family expecting a payment?** They are waiting for a check from the insurance company. **What is the insurance money intended for?** It's life insurance for Mr. Younger, who recently passed ...

What does the opening description of the Younger family's apartment say about them? - Answer- Even though the apartment is old, the Younger family tries to keep it neat and repaired, which shows they will try to work with whatever they have. What do we know about each of the characters so far? How do they differ? - Answer- Beneatha wants to try everything, is spontaneous and experimental. Walter wants to make money as quickly as possible. Mama is the matriarch and is extremely religious. Rut...

A Raisin in the Sun Act II Questions and Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+ **What does George Murchison request Beneatha to do upon his arrival?** George asks Beneatha to change out of her Nigerian robes. **Where do they plan to go together?** They are planning to go to the theatre. **How does Walter insult George during their interaction?** Walter mocks George's attire and education. **What circumstances lead Walter to behave this way?** Walter's drunkenness prompts him...