Q4 ELA Test - Civil Rights Short Stories Unit

Which of the following best describes a theme of “Caged Bird”?

• Freedom is found through voice.

• Angelou wants the free bird to sing for us.

• No one should cage a bird.

• Birds in North America sing differently than other birds.

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What effect do the words stalks, cage, rage, clipped, and tied (in the second stanza) have on the tone of the poem "Caged Bird"?

• the caged bird is limited and angry yet hopeful.

• the caged bird as free and ready to claim what is his.

• the caged bird is free to do as he wishes in his cage

• the caged bird is proud to be kept in a cage.

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What does the caged bird represent?

• The oppression of the African American community.

• A bird with clipped wings and tied feet.

• The fight for women's rights.

• Maya Angelou's anger at being lonely.

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Why does the caged bird sing?

• It wants to challenge the free bird

• It has to make others feel good

• It wants to entertain people

• It has only one way to express itself

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The poem alternates between describing the free bird and the caged bird. This structure emphasizes

• the complicated struggle of being free.

• the contrast between being free and confined.

• the similarity between the experiences of being free and confined.

• the caged bird and free bird are the same species.

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The "grave of dreams" in the poem "Caged Bird" represents:

• a feeling of ignorance

• the possibility of the future

• where the bird will die

• a feeling of hopelessness

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How is a caged bird an extended metaphor in the poem?

• the caged bird is a metaphor to show the feelings of hopelessness of someone who has lost their freedom.

• Maya is using figurative language to create an image for the reader of a bird in a cage.

• the caged bird does not name the sky or claim the sky for his own.

• the free bird is a metaphor and a symbol of freedom

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In "ONE FRIDAY MORNING," in the first paragraph, the author used direct characterization to describe Nancy Lee as:

• a good artist

• calm and quiet

• nervous and anxious

• calm and proud

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Which part of the American Dream did Nancy Lee plan to mention in her acceptance speech in "One Friday Morning?"

• the creation of a flag with so many stars.

• acceptance of her ancestors

• liberty and justice for all

• the freedom that people of every generation always received.

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Why did the committee deny Nancy Lee the award in "One Friday Morning?"

• The judges thought it would be unfair for her to be the "only colored girl" in the Art School.

• They discriminated against Nancy Lee because of her skin color.

• The committee members were ignorant about what good quality art was.

• The committee wrote a letter saying it was important to rotate the award among various high schools.

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