A Raisin In The Sun Practice Test

The imagery in the title most closely conveys which idea?

A literal river and garden A wealth symbol A failure to dream A dream that may dry up without care

Correct Answer:

A dream that may dry up without care

Explanation:

The imagery in the title is about a dream that could wither if it isn’t cared for. A raisin left in the sun dries up and shrivels, so the image suggests a dream deferred that loses vitality without nourishment, support, or effort. This metaphor comes from Langston Hughes’s poem about a dream put off too long, which the play uses to show how the characters’ hopes can fade if they’re not nurtured. It isn’t meant to be a literal river and garden, nor a simple symbol of wealth, nor a statement that someone stops dreaming entirely; it specifically points to the peril of a dream drying up without care. So the best fit is the idea of a dream that may dry up without care.

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