Free A Raisin in the Sun Quiz

1)

Describe Beneatha's new outfit. (from Act 2, Scene 1)

A cocktail dress

A folk dancing skirt

A formal party gown

A Nigerian robe

2)

What does Travis announce when he comes in? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

That Karl Lindner is at the door

That the movers have arrived

That Willie Harris is back

That he needs another dollar

3)

Walter Lee and George argue about: (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Their values and lifestyles

Their choice of entertainment

Their family vacations

Beneatha's short haircut

4)

George defines assimilationist Negroes as: (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Farm hands

Upper class

Uneducated

Uncle Toms

5)

Ruth is joyful. She shouts goodbye to: (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Nosey neighbors

Dirty laundry

Walls and roaches

Ironing boards

6)

Beneatha thanks Mama for: (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Making the bed

Understanding her

Buying groceries

Doing the laundry

7)

What does Beneatha call Walter Lee? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

A spineless worm

An illiterate bum

A no account man

A toothless rat

8)

Mama warns the movers to be careful with what object? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

A table

A vase

A chair

The radio

9)

Beneatha tells Mama that George is: (from Act 2, Scene 2)

A friend

A dandy

A catch

A fool

10)

What lie does Walter Lee tell George? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

That he bought a new cadillac

That he has a degree in public speaking

That he's been to New York City

That he's getting a new job

11)

What time are the moving men due? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Five o'clock

Ten past noon

One o'clock

Four o'clock

12)

Mrs. Johnson thinks Walter is: (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Good looking

A good dancer

A good provider

A good driver

13)

Mama's real name is: (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Lora

Lena

Rose

Mabel

14)

Joseph Asaigai says that Beneatha is grateful to her brother because: (from Act 3, Scene 2)

His failure allows her to give up on the human race

Now she can stay in the neighborhood she grew up in

She'll be able to leave her family with worrying about them

He makes her look good by ruining things for the family

15)

George doesn't care for: (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Soda Pop

Whiskey

Coffee

Beer

16)

What does Mr. Lindner bring the Youngers? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

An offer to buy their house

A no-pet petition

A welcome brochure

An invitation to a club

17)

What was the name of boy in Beneatha's story? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Rufus

David

Larry

Bob

18)

Travis wants to be: (from Act 2, Scene 2)

A baseball player

A fireman

A bus driver

A traffic cop

19)

What does Walter mean by "the Man?" (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Poor African-Americans

People with money and power

All members of mankind

Rich African-Americans

20)

What does Mama say when Karl Lindner appeals to her? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

That she is determined to move

That her son has made the decision

She agrees to take his money

She asks him for more money

21)

Mama comes home from work and complains about: (from Act 2, Scene 2)

The weather

Ruth's dress

Her boss

The steps

22)

Walter Lee is so happy that he: (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Dances with Ruth

Snaps his fingers

Blows a horn

Jumps on the table

23)

Beneatha walks by dressed in: (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Blue jeans

A silk slip

A bathrobe

Pajamas

24)

Mr. Lindner thinks people should: (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Make telephone calls

Write things down

Talk things over

Read the newspaper

25)

Under the influence of alcohol, Walter Lee dramatically ridicules what? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

His African heritage

His mother's cooking

His job as a chauffeur

His wife's figure

A Raisin in the Sun Quiz