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A Raisin in the Sun
Lorraine Hansberry
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Act I, scene i
Act I, scene ii
Act II, scene i
Act II, scene ii
Act II, scene iii
Act III
Characters
Character List
Walter
Mama
Beneatha
Asagai
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Dreams
Family
Race
Quotes By Section
Act I, scene i
Act I, scene ii
Act II, scene i
Act II, scene ii
Act II, scene iii
Act III
Quotes By Character
Mama
Asagai
Walter
Beneatha
Ruth
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Act 1, scene i
Act 1, scene ii
Act 2, scene i
Act 2, scene ii
Act 2, scene iii
Act 3
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Act 1, scene i Quiz
Further Study
Act 1, scene i Quiz
1
of 5
How many bedrooms does the Younger's apartment have?
One
Two
Three
Four
2
of 5
What does Walter read about on the front page of the newspaper as everyone gets up for breakfast?
A strike
A plane crash
A bomb
A family death
3
of 5
Which of Beneatha's actions does Walter criticize as unwomanly?
Studying medicine
The way she dresses
Having two boyfriends
Skipping breakfast
4
of 5
Beneatha claims that she is trying to express herself by recently teaching herself to do what?
Speak French
Drive a car
Paint
Play guitar
5
of 5
Who faints at the end of Act I, scene i?
Beneatha
Mama
Travis
Ruth
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