A Raisin in the Sun Practice Test 2026 – Your All-in-One Guide to Exam Success!

The main idea here is how symbolism shows hope and perseverance through change. In the play, the plant stands for Mama’s dream of a better life and her nurturing love. As the family gets ready to move, she continues to water and tend the plant. That ongoing care is a tangible sign that their dream is still alive, even as they face a big transition. The plant endures because they nurture it, just as they strive to hold onto their hope for a better future. So this choice best captures the idea that the dream persists through move and uncertainty. The other options don’t fit the plant’s role: it isn’t portrayed as fading away, becoming a wealth symbol, or being ignored during the move.