Raisin In the Sun-Short Answer Study Guide

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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


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