The Blessing by James Wright

Where does the poem take place?

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Landover, Maryland

• Rochester, Minnesota

• on a farm

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

Who greets the speaker and the speaker's friend?

• Two Mexican donkeys

• Two Irish horses

• Two French hens

• Two Indians ponies

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the “slenderer one” do that moves the speaker?

• stares at his face

• bites his finger

• nuzzles his left hand

• gives him a hug

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10