"I Am Offering This Poem" Multiple Choice Questions

Which of these sentences most closely identifies a theme of the poem?

• Art does not have a place in modern society.

• The speaker of the poem apologizes for breaking someone's heart.

• The speaker of the poem conveys despair and longing.

• The speaker believes poetry can be a source of love and comfort.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of these selections best describes the speaker of the poem?

• The speaker feels a deep love and care for himself.

• The speaker feels a deep love and care for the recipient of the poem.

• The speaker proposes marriage to his longtime love.

• The speaker feels a deep love and concern for his sister.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these selections best describes the significance of the title, "I Am Offering This Poem"?

• It demonstrates the speaker only has the poem to offer as a sign of his love.

• It foreshadows the great material sacrifices the speaker will make.

• It hints that the speaker will unexpectedly declare his hatred for the recipient.

• It reveals that the speaker is eagerly anticipating his upcoming wedding.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of these lines from the poem best supports the correct answer to Question 3?

• “I am offering this poem to you, / since I have nothing else to give.” (lines 1-2)

• “to warm your belly in winter,” (line 10)

• “in the wilderness life becomes when mature...” (line 16)

• “and I will answer, give you directions,” (line 20)