Book Questions Flashcards
Why was Ruth upser when Walter gave Travis the money?
Ruth just said no to giving Travis money because money is tight and had none to spare
Who are Willy and Bobo?
They are friends of Walrer that want to go in as partners in a liquor store
Who is Beneatha?
Walters sister who wants to become a doctor
Why was Mama getting a check for $10,000?
Life insurance from husbands death
Why did Beneatha say she wouldnt marry George?
Hes too shallow and knows he is rich
What was Beneathas attitude towards God?
She doesnt believe in him because he gets credit for everything
What happened to Ruth at the end of Act 1 Secene One?
She fainted to the floor
Who is Joseph Asagai?
African boy Beneatha met on campus
What did Ruth find out at the doctors office?
She is two months pregnant
Why is Asagais present to Beneatha appropriate?
Beneatha is interested in Africa and trying to connect to Africa
Why is Asagais nickname appropriate?
Because Beneatha wants to donkore than what every women does
What does Mama say is “dangerous”?
She says it is dangerous when a man goes outside his home to look for peace
Where did Ruth actually go instead of the doctors office?
An abortion place to get rid of the baby
Why did Mama call Walter a disgrace to his fathers memory?
Because Walter was not acting oike a man they rqisee winde he is only worried about money
What was Beneathas family doing when George cam in?
Beneatha was in a Jigerian dress. Beneatha and Walter were dancing and singing Nigerian songs
What are “assimilationist Negroes”?
Someone who is willing to give up his own culture and submerge himself in the dominant and in this case oppressive culture
What did Mama do with her money?
She bought a house
What was Walters reaction to Mamas purchase? Ruths reaction?
Walter was disappointed while Ruth was elated
How did Ruth find out Walrer hadnt been going to work
Walters boss called
Where had Walrer been going instead of to work
He had been driving and walking and watching people
What did Mama do for Walter
She turned the remaining money over to him
Who was Karl Lindner and why did he visit the Youngers house?
From the Clybourne Park Improvement Association and asked them not to move into the neighborhood
What was Walters reaction to Lindner
He told him to get out
What presenta did Mama get
She got gardening tools and a hat
