Dance Mama Dance Final Quiz

Which of the following describes the mother’s situation?

• •She has 5 children who are difficult to control.

• •She is more committed to her job than her children.

• •She is raising her five children alone and on one income.

• She is struggling to go to work and school simultaneously.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does the speaker think life is like for his mother?

• •easy and rewarding.

• •gratifying and peaceful.

• •stressful and challenging.

• confusing and disturbing.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best describes what the speaker wants for his mother?

• •He wants his mother to work harder so the family can afford more luxuries.

• •He wants to remind his mother that he and his siblings will always be there for her.

• He wants to remind his mother that she should make time for fun.

• •He wants his mother to have the things she deserves.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

The speaker wants his mother to dance so she can…

• Get more exercise.

• •Experience the pleasures of life.

• •Become a great dancer again.

• •Become less responsible.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which of the following best identifies a theme of the poem?

• Mothers often sacrifice a lot for their children's happiness.

• Children take for granted the things that their mothers do for them.

• Money is necessary to ensure happiness and security in families.

• Children do not often understand what their parents sacrifice for them.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which quote from the text best supports the theme?

• “I saw you inspire revolution with a chicken and two potatoes.” (Line 3)

• “I saw you gracefully remove groceries from / the cart when the bill got too high.” (Lines 6-7)

• “I see you wear a gown of rose petals woven with gold thread. / I see you sparkle like the necklace of stars upon your neck.” (Lines 18-19)

• “Dance Mama Dance / For all the dreams that you forgot so we could make it through the day” (Lines 30-31)

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

How do lines 13-16, "that would never crumble.But Mama, I never saw you dance. I never saw you dance.And I wonder what happened to your music‘Cause I’ve got an instinct you still know how to groove,So like a soulful incantation1I write this dream for you:" contribute to the development of the poem's theme?

• These lines discuss how his mother has succeeded in being the sole provider for her family.

• These lines show the speaker wants to repay his mother after recognizing how her sacrifices have negatively affected her.

• These lines focus on how the speaker specifically hopes to change and improve his mother’s life moving forwards.

• These lines reveal how guilty the speaker feels for being the reason his mother lost her ability to dance.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Who is the author of Dance Mama Dance?

• Pat Mora

• Daniel Beaty

• Saw Ku Do

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does "Dance" represent?

• Fear

• Anger

• Happiness

• Anxiety

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

What tone does the poet create in "Dance Mama Dance?

• Regret

• Angry

• Encouraging

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10