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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 of this play was co-written by Robert Nemiroff, (-5[1])who re-included a scene where Mrs. Johnson jokes about reading about a bombing in the paper. Sidney Poitier (10[1])played a character from this play who is stolen from by Bobo and Willy Harris. (10[1])A reimagining of this play that involves Karl Lindner (10[1])is included in a cycle (10[1])titled for it alongside a work where the title character goes to Nigeria with Joseph Asagai. In this play, Beneatha yells at her brother Walter Lee for losing (10[1])a 10,000-dollar (10[1])life insurance check. (10[1])For 10 points, name this play about the Younger family by Lorraine Hansberry. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: A Raisin in the Sun
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