"Home" by Gwendolyn Brooks

PART A: Which of the following identifies a theme of the text?

• Homes provide physical and emotional security for families.

• While change can be frightening, it also creates a chance for growth.

• The stress of waiting for bad news can be worse than the bad news itself.

• Families are stronger when everyone shares their true feelings.

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PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• “‘They’re much prettier than this old house,’ said Helen. ‘I have friends I’d just as soon not bring here.’” (Paragraph 4)

• “‘It’s just going to kill Papa!’ burst out Maud Martha. ‘He loves this house! He lives for this house!’” (Paragraph 10)

• “‘if you want to know the truth, this is a relief. If this hadn’t come up, we would have gone on, just dragged on, hanging out here forever.’” (Paragraph 13)

• “‘I think I’ll give a party. I haven’t given a party since I was 11. I’d like some of my friends to just casually see that we’re homeowners.’” (Paragraph 24)

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Based on Paragraph 3, what can the reader infer about the family's economic situation?

• The family could not afford to move to the nicer flats.

• Mama did not want to talk about moving anymore.

• The family is well-off financially.

• The flats were not as nice as the house.

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Reread Paragraph 5. Based on this excerpt, what inference can the reader make about Maud Martha's attitude towards the house?

• Maud Martha is ready to move on from the house and begin a better life in the flats.

• Maud Martha is reluctant to accept the impending misfortune, but has faith in God that the family will have a stable future.

• Maud Martha has a strong emotional connection to the house and wants to continue to stay.

• Maud Martha hates the house because it reminds her of the time it almost caught on fire when she built a fire in the fireplace.

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Which of the following BEST expresses the main idea of Paragraph 9?

• When you're at home, you feel free.

• Change is often an exciting part of life.

• Some people are never satisfied with what they have.

• Everything is better at home.

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The tone of this passage could BEST be described as

• Bitter

• Tender

• Critical

• Mocking

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PART A: The sentence "her eyes were lamps turned on" is an example of

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Assonance

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PART B: What impact does the metaphor have on the tone of the passage?

• It introduces a pessimistic tone.

• It introduces an optimistic tone.

• It introduces a somber tone.

• It introduces a regretful tone.

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