#1
Which character in 'A Raisin in the Sun' is the head of the Younger family?
Lena Younger
ExplanationLena Younger is the matriarch and head of the Younger family.
#2
Which character aspires to become a doctor in the play?
Beneatha Younger
ExplanationBeneatha Younger aspires to become a doctor.
#3
Who initially opposes the idea of using the insurance money to invest in a liquor store?
Lena Younger
ExplanationLena Younger initially opposes the idea.
#4
What does Mama (Lena Younger) purchase for Walter Lee as a surprise gift?
A house
ExplanationMama (Lena Younger) purchases a house for Walter Lee as a surprise gift.
#5
What does Ruth Younger find out during her visit to the doctor?
She is pregnant
ExplanationRuth Younger finds out she is pregnant during her visit to the doctor.
#6
What is the main conflict within the Younger family?
Financial struggles
ExplanationFinancial struggles constitute the primary conflict within the Younger family.
#7
What is the significance of the title 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
It symbolizes hope and dreams deferred
ExplanationThe title symbolizes hope and the postponement of dreams.
#8
What is the significance of the insurance check in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
It symbolizes the father's legacy
ExplanationThe insurance check symbolizes the father's legacy.
#9
What does Beneatha Younger represent in the play 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
The agent of change and progress
ExplanationBeneatha Younger represents the agent of change and progress.
#10
Which character in 'A Raisin in the Sun' struggles with their African heritage?
Beneatha Younger
ExplanationBeneatha Younger struggles with her African heritage.
#11
What does the 'Raisin in the Sun' represent metaphorically in the context of the play?
A symbol of withered dreams
ExplanationThe 'Raisin in the Sun' symbolizes withered dreams.
#12
What prompts Walter Lee Younger's eventual acceptance of his family's decision?
The death of his father
ExplanationThe death of his father prompts Walter Lee Younger's acceptance.
#13
How does 'A Raisin in the Sun' address themes of assimilation and identity?
Through the depiction of African-American experiences
ExplanationThemes of assimilation and identity are addressed through the depiction of African-American experiences.
#14
How does the Younger family react when they discover that Walter Lee lost their investment money?
They blame him
ExplanationThe Younger family blames Walter Lee for losing their investment money.
#15
What is the significance of the plant that Mama (Lena Younger) cares for?
It symbolizes the family's growth and aspirations
ExplanationThe plant symbolizes the family's growth and aspirations.