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1. Why did Walter ask Ruth what was wrong with her? - Answer- She was kind-of crabby and tired-looking. 2. Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money? - Answer- They didn't have money to spare. Also, Walter didn't back her up; he undermined her authority as a parent. 3. Who are Wil...

Why did Walter ask Ruth what was wrong with her? - Answer- Because Ruth was being very mean to him and had a bad attitude towards him this morning. Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money he requested? - Answer- Because she told Travis that they didn't have the money. Also because s...

Who is the protagonist in this play? - Answer- Walter Lee Younger What does Ruth tell Walter to do when he complains incessantly about his life? - Answer- "Eat his eggs" From whom are the Youngers waiting for a check? - Answer- Insurance company What is the insurance money for? - Answer- ...

The stage directions say that the living room in the Younger apartment might he comfortable and well-ordered, but ''weariness" has "won in this room." What physical details of the living room set show these qualities? - Answer- The carpet was worned down and the furniture looked tired and was c...

what day does scene 1 take place? - Answer- the same day when they got they check; the same day where ruth is considering an abortion, mama left, beneatha went to the hair salon, and walter went to the bar where does walter return from and why was he there? - Answer- he returns form the bar. he h...

How are Travis and Walter Lee alike? - Answer- They are both determined to get what they want. Why does Walter give Travis more money than requested? - Answer- He wants to appear successful in his son's eyes. How do Walter and Beneatha feel about each other's future plans? - Answer- Walter s...

Know who wrote the poem "Harlem (A Dream Deferred)" - Answer- Langston Hughes Know the cast of characters, a bit about them, and their relationships to one another. - Answer- Ruth- walter's wife and travis's mama Travis- Ruth and Walter's son Walter lee- brother, husband to Ruth Beneatha-...

In what city do the Youngers live? - Answer- Chicago From whom are the Youngers awaiting a check? - Answer- An insurance company What does Walter's employer call to say? - Answer- That Walter has not been to work in three days What do the Youngers give Mama on the day they move? - Answer- ...

Setting - Answer- Southside Chicago, late 1950s Where do the Youngers live? - Answer- Apartment Who sleeps on the couch in the living room? - Answer- Travis Who dies in the beginning? - Answer- Big Walter What does Mama do with the insurance money? - Answer- Buys a house in Cleybourne pa...

What does the opening description of the Younger family's apartment say about them? - Answer- Even though the apartment is old, the Younger family tries to keep it neat and repaired, which shows they will try to work with whatever they have. What do we know about each of the characters so far? H...

the Youngers are eager to receive ? - Answer- 10,000 dollar insurance check Beneatha and Walter argue about how mama should? - Answer- spend the money Beneatha wants money for her? - Answer- education When Beneatha says there is no God, Mama? - Answer- slaps her (strong in her religion) ...

Where does the play take place? - Answer- The play takes place between WW2 and the present, on Chicago's South side Who are the Youngers? - Answer- Walter, Ruth, Travis (+ Mama & Beneatha). they all live in one apartment and they are very poor What is everybody waiting for the morning the pla...

Willie Harris asks if Walter received the check yet - Answer- Who calls Walter Lee on the phone, what does he asl him Joseph Asagai her friend from Africa - Answer- Who is coming to the house to see Beneatha Mama might ask Joseph ignorant questions about Africa - Answer- In what way would Mama...

Hansberry, Lorraine - Answer- born May 19, 1930; died January 12, 1965 African American playwright Also an author of political speeches, letters, and essays Early life of Hansberry - Answer- youngest of four children parents: Charles Augustus Hansberry (a prominent real estate broker) a...