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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 (10[1])book for a Tony-winning (10[1])musical adaptation of this play was co-written by Robert Nemiroff, who re-included a scene where Mrs. Johnson jokes about reading 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. (10[1])A reimagining of this play that involves Karl Lindner (-5[1])is included in a cycle titled for it alongside a work where the title character goes to Nigeria with Joseph Asagai. In this play, Beneatha (10[1])yells at her brother (10[1])Walter Lee for losing a 10,000-dollar life insurance check. For 10 points, name this play about the Younger family (10[1])by Lorraine Hansberry. (10[2])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: A Raisin in the Sun
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