1. Act 1: Scene 2 – Text Dependent Questions ~ Says, Means, Matters

2. WHY did Ruth go to the doctor?

3. Beneatha: “Of course I’ve missed you—in my way” (28). 1. When Beneatha responds to the caller on the other line, what do her words “in my way” reveal about her attitude towards men? SAYS: When ____ says “_____” (PC), it shows that… MEANS: Her attitude is definitely… MATTERS: She seems to view men as…

4. 2. On page 30, Ruth expresses emotion about her pregnancy. What lines/words in the play reflect how she feels about this new baby? SAYS: Ruth’s attitude/feelings about being pregnant appear to be… SAYS: This attitude/feeling is revealed… MEANS: She seems to be… MATTERS: It’s as if she might…

5. 3. Before Mr. Asagai leaves, he translates the meaning of Beneatha’s nickname “Alaiyo”. What does “Alaiyo” mean and how does reflect on Beneatha’s true personality? SAYS: Mr. Asagai says that “___,” which means… MEANS: He seems to know that Beneatha is… MATTERS: From Mr. Asagai’s translation, the audience is getting to know Beneatha as…

6. 4. Mama thinks that there is something wrong with Walter that has been building inside him for the past few years—“…something eating you up like a crazy man”(40). How might this be connected to Walter going “outside his home to look for peace”? How does this “peace” seem to be connected to money? SAYS: Mama seems to think that Walter is…when she says… MATTERS: She is afraid that her son is… SAYS: Walter expresses his inner turmoil when he says… MEANS: This shows that he…