A Raisin in the Sun Reading Questions with Verified Solutions | Latest Version | Graded A+

A Raisin in the Sun Reading Questions with Verified Solutions | Latest Version | Graded A+ **What physical signs in the Younger apartment's living room suggest weariness?** The worn-out appearance, with holes in the carpet and furniture covering them. **How does the setting show the apartment is overcrowded?** Travis sleeps on the living room couch, with two women sharing the bedroom and the bathroom shared with other families. **What has altered Ruth's appearance from a pretty "girl" to a "settled woman"?** Ruth has aged due to stress from raising a child and being married. **How does the apartment's structure create challenges for the Younger family in the morning?** The shared bathroom and late-night living room visitors cause inconvenience. **What's on Walter's mind as he enters the living room and what does he ask Ruth?** He's anxious about the arrival of the check today. **When is the check expected to arrive?** Saturday. **What do Walter's comments about Ruth looking young and calling her "baby" reveal about their relationship?** Their relationship lacks intimacy and communication. **What does Travis ask when he exits the bathroom?** He wants to know if the check will come tomorrow. **How do Walter and Ruth differ in their responses when Travis requests money for school, and what does this reveal about their financial attitudes?** Walter gives him 50 cents more, showing a more relaxed approach than Ruth, who is cautious. **Why does Ruth avoid hearing Walter's thoughts, and what has he been thinking about?** She's tired of hearing about his liquor store dreams. **According to Walter, how should women treat their men?** He believes they should support their ambitions. **How does Ruth respond to Walter's need for support?** She brushes him off, telling him to eat his eggs and get on with the day. **What are Beneatha's aspirations for the future, and why is Walter concerned about her plans?** She wants to become a doctor, causing financial worries for Walter. **What sacrifices does Walter believe the family has made for Beneatha, how does she react, and how does their conversation conclude?** He feels they've sacrificed everything for her education. She responds sarcastically, asserting her equal claim to their father's legacy. **How is Mama described in the stage directions?** Mama is portrayed as a strong woman in her sixties with white hair. **What does Mama retrieve when she opens the window, and what's unique about it?** She retrieves a small plant, symbolizing her nurturing nature. **How does Mama intervene in Ruth's life?** She offers advice and tells Ruth