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What is the primary setting of'A Raisin in the Sun'?

  • A home in Chicago

  • A school in New York

  • A farm in Georgia

  • A restaurant in Los Angeles

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A Raisin in the Sun is set in a home in Chicago. The home is owned by a working-class family, the Youngers. The Youngers are facing financial difficulties, and they are hoping to use their life insurance money to buy a home in a better neighborhood. The play explores the Youngers' hopes and dreams, as well as the challenges they face in trying to achieve their goals.
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