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A character in this play asks another, “When do you think is the time to love somebody the most?” after making fun of her by saying that a plant “expresses ME!” The book for a Tony-winning musical adaptation (10[1])of this play was co-written by Robert Nemiroff, who re-included a scene where Mrs. Johnson jokes about (10[1])reading (10[1])about a bombing in the paper. (10[1])Sidney Poitier played a character from this play who is stolen from by Bobo and Willy Harris. A reimagining of this play that involves Karl Lindner is included (10[2])in a cycle titled for it alongside a work where (-5[1])the title character goes to Nigeria with Joseph Asagai. In this play, Beneatha yells (10[1])at her brother Walter Lee for losing a 10,000-dollar life insurance (10[1])check. (10[1])For 10 points, name this play about the Younger family by Lorraine Hansberry. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: A Raisin in the Sun
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