Raisin In the Sun-Short Answer Study Guide
Why is Asagi's nickname appropriate ?
Because she is not satisfied
Why is Asagai's present to Benetha appropiate ?
Because she is trying to find her identity
Why did Walter ask Ruth what was wrong with her ?
Because she was tired and had an attitude
Who is Joseph Asagai ?
Benetha's school friend
What does Asagai ask Benetha to do
Go to Nigeria with him
What was Walter's reactions to Mama's purchase ? Ruth's reaction ?
He felt like his dreams were crushed, Ruth felt excited
What news did Bobo bring to Walter ?
He tells Walter that Willy took all of the money and left without a trace.
What was Walter's reaction to Linder ?
He told him to get out of their apartment
Who was Karl Linder, and why did he visit the Youngers' house ?
He was an associate and didn't want them to move in with their white neighbor
Walter said, "Damn my eggs . . . damn all the eggs that ever was! " Why ?
He's mad because she is not supporting him
What are " assimalationists Negroes " ?
People who gave up there culture
What was Benetha's attitude towards God?
She doesn't believe in him
What happened to Ruth at the end of Act I Scene One ?
She faints and passes out
What presents did Mama get ?
She got gardening tools
Why didn't Benetha want to be a doctor anymore ?
She lost hope
What fault does Mama find her herself ?
She wants too much, dreams too big
Why did Benetha say she wouldn't marry George ?
She's shallow and doesn't like him
What did Ruth find out at the doctor's office ?
That she was pregnant
Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money ?
They didn't have a lot of money to spend
Where did Ruth actually go instead of the doctor's office ?
To see about getting an abortion
Who is Benetha ?
Walter's Sister
Who are Willy and Bobo
Walter's business partners/friends
What does Mama say is dangerous ?
When a man goes outside to look for peace
What did Mama do with her money ?
bought a house ( made a down payment )
What was Benetha's family; doing when George came in ?
dancing to Nigerian music
Where had Walter been going instead to work ?
driving, walking, watching people
What did Mama do for Walter ?
gave him $65,000
Why didn't Walter take the money Linder offered ?
he didn't want to ruin his family pride
Why did Mama call Walter a disgrace to his father's memory ?
his father=family, him=money
How did Asagai define " idealists " and "realists"
idealists- see change, realists- don't think
Why was Mama getting a check for $10,000 ?
life insurance for her husband
Did the Youngsters stay or move ?
move
What solution does Walter have ?
sell the house
How did Ruth find out Walter hadn't been going to work ?
the boss called
