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Average A Raisin in the Sun Quiz | 10 Questions | Literature

'A Raisin in the Sun', written by Lorraine Hansberry, is one of my favourite plays. This quiz should be quite easy if you have ever read or watched this play. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Verne47. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Verne47

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
371,843

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
172

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which locality is the play set? Hint

New York

Florida

Philadelphia

Chicago

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Question 2 of 10

2. How is Ruth related to Walter? Hint

She is his cousin.

She is his aunt.

She is his wife.

She is his sister.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What were the Youngers expecting to receive at the beginning of the play? Hint

$100,000

$1,000,000

$20,000

$10,000

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Walter Lee want to do with the money? Hint

invest in a bakery

share it with his friends

save it in the bank

invest in a liquor shop

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is Beneatha's Nigerian boyfriend? Hint

George

Lindner

Wahabi

Asagai

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Question 6 of 10

6. Does Ruth get pregnant in the play?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Beneatha is only member of the family who is attending college. What does she want to study? Hint

law

medicine

politics

economics

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why did Mr. Lindner come to the Youngers' house? Hint

to congratulate them for their purchase of a new home

to offer Walter a new job

to give them the key to their new house

to discourage them from moving to Clybourne Park

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Question 9 of 10

9. What happened to the sum of money that Walter invested in the liquor store? Hint

Bobo lost it on his way to the bank.

Mr. Lindner doublecrossed Willy Harris and stole it.

The investment was a huge success.

Willy Harris ran off with it.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What decision do the Youngers make at the end of the play? Hint

to get rich by making a deal with Mr. Lindner

to stay in their old home

to move to Clyboune Park

to move to an all-black community

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which locality is the play set?

Answer: Chicago

The play, 'A Raisin in the Sun' is set in Southside, Chicago. The action begins in the Youngers' living room which shows signs of weariness and poverty.

2. How is Ruth related to Walter?

Answer: She is his wife.

Ruth is approximately 30 years of age. It is clear that life has not been kind to her. She seems be the mainstay of the family. The play begins with Ruth getting everyone ready to start the day.

3. What were the Youngers expecting to receive at the beginning of the play?

Answer: $10,000

The Youngers were expecting a cheque for $10,000. This sum of money came about as a result of Big Walter's death. It was to be paid to Mama from his life insurance company.

4. What does Walter Lee want to do with the money?

Answer: invest in a liquor shop

Walter Lee wants Mama to allow him to invest the money she received in a liquor shop. He wants to join with his two friends, Willy Harris and Bobo, to begin this venture. Mama, however, refuses to even discuss the matter because of her Christian morals.

5. Who is Beneatha's Nigerian boyfriend?

Answer: Asagai

Beneatha has two boyfriends. They are George Murchison and Asagai. Beneatha prefers Asagai even though George is from a wealthy and socially prominent family.

6. Does Ruth get pregnant in the play?

Answer: Yes

Ruth faints and on visiting the doctor she finds out that she is pregnant. When Walter proves to be unreceptive Ruth contemplates having an abortion.

7. Beneatha is only member of the family who is attending college. What does she want to study?

Answer: medicine

Beneatha wishes to become a medical doctor. Walter does not believe Beneatha's dream of becoming a medical doctor is as important as getting his son educated. This is because Beneatha is a woman and also because she is black.

8. Why did Mr. Lindner come to the Youngers' house?

Answer: to discourage them from moving to Clybourne Park

Mr Lindner came to discourage the Youngers from moving to Clybourne Park. The residents of Clybourne Park were all white individuals who did not wish for coloured persons to take up residence in their community.

9. What happened to the sum of money that Walter invested in the liquor store?

Answer: Willy Harris ran off with it.

Walter had given his friend Willy Harris not just his $3500 but also the $3000 that should have been for Beneatha's education to invest in the liquor store deal. When Bobo turned up with the news that Willy had run off with all the cash Mama became enraged and began to beat Walter in his face. Beneatha intervened and weakness overtook Mama.

10. What decision do the Youngers make at the end of the play?

Answer: to move to Clyboune Park

At the end of the play, the Youngers decide to move to Clybourne Park in spite of all the challenges they would face. The moving men and Mr. Linder arrive almost simultaneously. Walter stands up to Mr. Lindner and informs him that the family will move into their new house at Clybourne Park.

The play ends with Mama taking one last look at the old apartment before leaving. As the lights go down the door opens and Mama rushes back in to get her plant and leaves for the final time.

Source: Author Verne47

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