Question

question 3 of 5

what does the setting of the play most tell us about the youngers?

a. that they make do with what they have
b. that they are accustomed to a lot of natural light
c. that they are remodeling their bathroom
d. that they are really messy and unorganized

Explanation:

Analyze the setting description

The play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry opens with a detailed description of the Younger family's apartment on Chicago's South Side. The setting is described as crowded, worn, and showing signs of accommodation to too many people for too many years.

Connect setting to character traits

The description emphasizes that despite the wear and tear, the apartment is clean and cared for. The furniture is arranged to maximize utility, and everything is scrubbed. This shows they make do with their limited resources.

Evaluate the options

• A. That they make do with what they have: This is correct. The apartment is worn and crowded, yet carefully maintained, showing resourcefulness and resilience.
• B. That they are accustomed to a lot of natural light: Incorrect. The stage directions explicitly mention that the apartment has only one small window that provides very little natural light.
• C. That they are remodeling their bathroom: Incorrect. They share a communal bathroom in the hallway with other tenants; they are not remodeling it.
• D. That they are really messy and unorganized: Incorrect. The stage directions emphasize that the apartment is kept as clean and organized as possible despite its cramped state.

Answer:

• (A) That they make do with what they have (Correct answer)
• (B) That they are accustomed to a lot of natural light
• (C) That they are remodeling their bathroom
• (D) That they are really messy and unorganized