Cards in this guide (25)
Do stage directions include sleeping
no stage directions are the directions or places on stage to
stand or cross to.
What does Mama's plant symbolize in A Raisin in the Sun
Mama's plant symbolized the garden inwhich she never had because
of her place in society ( she was poor, black, and oppressed )
No racist.
What do the worn furniture and worn carpet in A Raisin in the Sun's setting most likely reflect
The weariness the family feels.
**Apex**
Which of these is a symbol to look for in a raisin in the sun
What circumstances most leads Mama to go out and buy a house in A Raisin in the Sun
What is the tension between Walter and his wife Ruth in Act 1 Scene 1
When Ruth will not give Travis 50 cents and Walter hands him a dollar (APEX)
What is one of the characteristics of a strong theme
It’s a complete statement. -apex
What does the primary conflict over the insurance check most represent
The obstacles that many African Americans faced during the civil rights movement.
**Apex**
What is one possible theme of A Raisin in the Sun
Embracing ones identity can be empowering
What best describes a central idea or motif in A Raisin in the Sun
What does the setting of the play most tell us about the Youngers
That they make due with what they have
What do the words Eat your eggs most symbolize in the play for Walter
Not taking risks as well as a lack of support from his wife
Why is it significant that the play takes place on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s
Because families like the Youngers experienced segregation from the white community, (apex).
What do the cockroaches and rats most likely symbolize in the play A Raisin in the Sun
how poverty is a constant fight
What is one theme in A Raisin in the Sun
racial discrimination holds back a persona dreams - apex
Which symbol from A Raisin in the Sun most likely represents the strong will of the Younger family in the face of adversity
What best describes Walter Senior
What was one major achievement of the civil rights movement during the 1940s or 1950s
The Brown v. Board of Education ruling.
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Which was one major source of conflict during the civil rights movement of the 1940s to 1950s
The desegregation of Little Rock Central High School.
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In what way does James Baldwin use a narrative structure
The essay tells a story about race relations in Harlem.
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What best describes what eat your eggs symbolizes
The Words ¨eat your eggs¨
What does Beneatha's hair most likely symbolize
Which option is the best example of literary nonfiction
An essay that relates an activist's experiences fighting for civil rights.
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Which action in A Raisin in the Sun most clearly shows that Beneatha is interested in her African heritage
she allows her hair to go back to its naturally curly state (apex)
What does the primary conflict over the insurance check most reflect
The obstacles that many African Americans faced during the civil rights movement APEX
