Chicago and Wilderness by Carl Sandburg

The city is described as

• strong.

• poor.

• rich.

• weak.

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The speaker agrees the city can be

• tough on crime.

• very expensive to live in.

• exciting and fun.

• dangerous and immoral

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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.

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Why does the city laugh?

• It is energetic and proud.

• It is made mostly of youthful citizens.

• It is at a loss of what else to do.

• It has never experienced real sadness.

What is a "painted woman"?

• A clown

• A prostitute

• A female member of a Blue Man group

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Which of the following titles does Sandburg give to Chicago?

• Hog Butcher

• Firefly Catcher

• Fisherman

• Cow-milker

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Who is "they" in Chicago?

• New Yorkers

• The British

• Any and all of Chicago's "haters"

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

• Pollution

• Snowstorms

• Starving people

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What isn't Chicago compared to in the poem?

• A savage

• A dog

• A gym teacher

• A slugger

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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.

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