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Who is the author of the play 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
Who is the author of the play 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
- Ruth Younger
- Langston Hughes
- Lorraine Hansberry (correct)
- Walter Younger
Where does the story of 'A Raisin in the Sun' take place?
Where does the story of 'A Raisin in the Sun' take place?
- Chicago (correct)
- New York City
- Detroit
- Los Angeles
What is the title of the poem by Langston Hughes that inspired the title of the play?
What is the title of the poem by Langston Hughes that inspired the title of the play?
- A Dream Deferred (correct)
- The Best Play of 1959
- Harlem
- A Raisin in the Sun
What is the occupation of Walter Younger in the play?
What is the occupation of Walter Younger in the play?
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Which organization named 'A Raisin in the Sun' the best play of 1959?
Which organization named 'A Raisin in the Sun' the best play of 1959?
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Author and Inspiration
- Lorraine Hansberry is the author of the play 'A Raisin in the Sun'.
- The title of the play is inspired by Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem" (also known as "What Happens to a Dream Deferred?").
Setting
- The story of 'A Raisin in the Sun' takes place in Chicago.
Characters
- Walter Younger, the protagonist, is a chauffeur.
Accolades
- 'A Raisin in the Sun' was named the best play of 1959 by the New York Drama Critics' Circle.
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