Question

read this excerpt from lorraine hansberrys a raisin in the sun
(ruth waits another second and then starts to go into
the bedroom, but is apparently satisfied that her husband
has begun to get up. she stops, pulls the door to, and
returns to the kitchen area. she wipes her face with a
moist cloth and runs her fingers through her sleep-
disheveled hair in a vain effort and ties an apron around
her housecoat.)
based on the character description, what can the reader infer about ruth?

a. she puts the needs of others before her own.

b. she is unsatisfied with her marriage.

c. she is not skilled at hiding her emotions.

d. she has been dealt a bad hand by life.

Explanation:

Ruth first checks if her husband is getting up (prioritizing his needs) before returning to her kitchen tasks (her own responsibilities). This action shows she prioritizes others' needs over her own, aligning with option A. No details support dissatisfaction with marriage (B), inability to hide emotions (C), or being dealt a bad hand (D) in this excerpt.

Answer:

A. She puts the needs of others before her own.