Dreams in Question

This multiple-choice comprehension quiz is designed for students in Grades 8 and 9 to assess understanding of key plot details, character motivations, and central themes in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. Learners answer questions that revisit important moments-such as the origin of the insurance check, Beneatha’s aspirations, Walter’s moral crossroads, and Mama’s guiding values-reinforcing close reading and thoughtful analysis of the play.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension of Literary Texts (Grades 8-9)
  Students demonstrate accurate recall of significant plot events and details.
• Analyzing Character Actions & Motivations
  Learners identify why characters make certain choices and what drives their behavior.
• Understanding Plot & Theme
  Questions reinforce themes of dreams, family, identity, and perseverance.
• Preparing for Evidence-Based Discussion
  The quiz supports later discussion by grounding opinions in textual knowledge.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Assessment Tool
  Designed by educators to align with middle school and early high school ELA standards.
• Clear, Focused Multiple-Choice Format
  Efficiently checks comprehension and highlights areas needing review.
• Supports Review & Reinforcement
  Works well as a formative assessment, study guide, or post-reading check.
• Builds Test-Taking Confidence
  Helps students practice analyzing questions and selecting evidence-based answers.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for quizzes, review days, homework, or discussion preparation.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Dreams in Question worksheet provides a structured way to evaluate students’ understanding of A Raisin in the Sun. By focusing on essential details and motivations, the quiz strengthens comprehension, reinforces key themes, and prepares students for deeper discussion and analysis of Hansberry’s powerful play.

This worksheet is part of our A Raisin in the Sun collection.