I am the people, the mob

Which of the following describes a theme of the text?

• Progress comes from gradual change and cannot be sped up by radicals.

• Leaders guide people to make changes in society that will benefit everyone.

• Changes in society are not brought about by powerful leaders, but by common people.

• Sometimes violence is needed to create change because it will inspire people to act.

Part B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to part A?

• "I am the people- the mob- the crowd- the mass./ Do you know that all the great work of the world is done through me?"

• "The Napoleons come from me and the Lincolns. They die. And then I send forth more Napoleons and Lincolns."

• "I am the seed ground. I am the prairie that will stand for much plowing. Terrible storms pass over me."

• "Sometimes I growl, shake myself, and spatter a few red drops for history to remember.

How does the speaker's point of view affect the meaning of the poem?

• The speaker is an unidentified person, which suggests that people are nameless when in a large group.

• The speaker si a person in a protesting crowd, which demonstrates how angry the People are.

• The speaker is a single individual reflecting on history, showing that the speaker is intelligent and trustworthy.

• The speaker takes on a number of identities, which emphasizes the wide variety of individuals that share the speaker's opinion.

Which of the following best summarizes the relationship the speaker draws between memory and action?

• When the People become part of a crowd or mob, they forget what is most important to them.

• When the People forget how powerful their leaders are, they miss out on an important opportunity to change society.

• When the people remember who has wronged them, their power will no longer be a laughing matter.

• When the People learn history, they remember that it is necessary to remind leaders that they must listen to the people.