Which statement describes the main theme of the poem?

Chicago is not perfect, but it is powerful and impressive in its own way.

The city has an unconventional beauty that is appreciated by very few.

Chicago is a n unforgiving place that is not for the faint-hearted.

A city as good or bad as the people who live in it.

How do the people who are referred to as "they" in the poem provoke the speaker to further discuss Chicago in lines 6-8?

They describe Chicago's worst qualities,prompting the speaker the defend the city.

They voice their distaste for city life, prompting the speaker to highlight the positive of all big cities.

They discuss the challenges of Chicago, prompting the speaker to explain their unlikely success.

They list the dangers of living in Chicago, prompting the speaker the defend their decision.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the line "City of Big Shoulders?"

A city full of strong, resilient people who do great things

Big city with tall buildings and large factories

A great city that has accomplished many things

A city that takes pride in the fact that they have problems

At the end of the poem, the author changes the syntax and uses one-word lines to create an effect. Which of the following best explains his purpose for doing that?

To change the rhythm of the poem

The author lists the occupations of Chicago as names (Proper Nouns) "Hog Butcher of the world, Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat, Player with Railroads, Nation's Freight Handler, etc." What is the best explanation for why he did this?

To show the world how powerful and important Chicago is

To make the readers feel important

To help the reader understand all the different occupations in Chicago

Based on the author's message, we can infer that his view of Chicago was... (Select the BEST answer)

divergent from widely-held opinions of people outside of Chicago

symbolic of the internal struggles of the city

aligned to the widely-held opinions of people outside of Chicago

filled with sympathy for Chicago's citizens

Carl Sandburg writes from the perspective that suggests he is _________________________

a writer describing Chicago for the outside world

Sandburg's style is in this poem about Chicago is most like...

a heroic celebration of Chicago's unique identity

newspaper article about Chicago

an expose about the everyday lives of Chicago's citizens

"Chicago" by Carl Sandburg

Authored by Justin May

English

11th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The city is described as

strong.

poor.

rich.

weak.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The speaker agrees the city can be

tough on crime.

very expensive to live in.

exciting and fun.

dangerous and immoral

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The speaker is

fearful of the city's dangers.

proud of the city's resilience.

embarrassed by the crime in the city.

excited to move to another city.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why does the city laugh?

It is energetic and carefree.

It is made mostly of youthful citizens.

It is at a loss of what else to do.

It has never experienced real sadness.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What is a "painted woman"?

A clown

A prostitute

A female member of a Blue Man group

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following titles does Sandburg give to Chicago?

Hog Butcher

Firefly Catcher

Fisherman

Cow-milker

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who is "they" in Chicago?

New Yorkers

The British

Any and all of Chicago's "haters"

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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"Chicago" by Carl Sandburg

The city is described as

The speaker agrees the city can be

The speaker is

Why does the city laugh?

What is a "painted woman"?

Which of the following titles does Sandburg give to Chicago?

Who is "they" in Chicago?

According to the poem, which one is a problem in Chicago?

What does Chicago spend a whole lot of time doing?

What isn't Chicago compared to in the poem?

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