"The New Colossus" and "Legal Alien" Poems Review

What name does the poet give to the statue in the poem?

• Mother of New York

• Mother of Immigrants

• Mother of Exiles

• Mother Liberty

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What makes the statue look different from the Greek statue?

• It is strong and might but welcoming and mild.

• It is defiant and conquering.

• It is strong and defiant.

• It is weak and unwelcoming.

What is the statue holding in her hand?

• A chord

• A torch

• A bird

• A crown

Who does the statue speak to in the second stanza?

• new people

• new land

• ancient lands

• ancient statues

What did "the brazen giant of Greek fame" celebrate?

• the idea of conquest

• happiness

• food

• the new country

What is the message that the Statue of Liberty sends from America to the world?

• America welcomes the wealthy.

• America is overpopulated with immigrants.

• America is safe but will fight in many battles.

• America welcomes all those who have suffered in other lands.

What is a beacon?

• hat

• light

• gun

• book

What does "the mighty woman with the torch" represent?

• She represents acceptance.

• She represents light.

• She represents mobility.

• She represents bravery.

What does exile mean?

• an entrance to a country

• being barred from one's native country

• hiding from the officials

• unhappy and miserable state

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does wretched mean?

• happy and content

• excited and nervous

• unhappy and miserable

• mean and angry