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What does the word memorized mean?

• Questioned persistently

• settled conclusively

• motivated by fear

• learned by heart

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word ambitious?

• desire

• jealous

• need

• willingness

What does the word satisfaction mean?

• the act of completing

• the act of separating

• the condition of being satisfied

• the condition of being qualified

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word shuddered?

• bargained

• obeyed

• trembled

• yawned

Which of these lines uses rhyme?

• What a complete mess!

• The man quacked his answer.

• He was a very funny person.

• She walked the walk and talked the talk.

What is the theme of these poems?

• Might makes right.

• Difficult goals are impossible.

• Difficult goals can be accomplished.

• If at first you do not succeed, try, try again.

Read the following line from the "Stage Fright."

I studied and studied

my perfect Prince-part.

Why does the poet use alliteration in these lines?

• to compare studying to the part.

• to compare studying to the Prince

• to emphasize the importance of the arts

• to emphasize how much he studied for the part

What is the setting of the poem "Catching Quiet?"

• a city

• the sky

• an airport

• the country

What does the poet suggest the reader do when he or she "catches some quiet"?

• take it home

• put it in your heart

• put it in your mind

• give it to another person