"Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost

Which meaning of perish most closely matches its meaning in the following passage (lines 5-6)?

But if it had to perish twice,

I think I know enough of hate

• noun | a temporary failure or loss of concentration

• noun | an interval of time

• verb | to come to an end; suffer ruin or destruction

• verb | to fall into an inferior state or condition

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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With which of the following statements would the speaker most likely agree?

• Desire and hate are the most destructive forces.

• In the future, the world will die two times over.

• Fires are necessary to cleanse and clear out dead brush.

• Desire and hate are irrelevant to society.

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The following passage (lines 3-6) mainly suggests that the speaker fill in the blank__________.

From what I’ve tasted of desire

I hold with those who favor fire.

But if it had to perish twice,

I think I know enough of hate

• does not know much about desire or hate

• knows from experience how desire and hate can be destructive

• prefers to live in a warmer place, rather than a cold one

• believes that it’s better to feel desire than to feel hate

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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Which does the speaker believe is most likely to lead to the world’s end?

• fire

• ice

• both

• neither

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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Which passage from the poem best supports the answer to the question: Which does the speaker believe is most likely to lead to the world’s end?

• “Some say the world will end in fire, / Some say in ice.”

• “From what I’ve tasted of desire / I hold with those who favor fire.”

• “But if it had to perish twice, / I think I know enough of hate.”

• “To say that for destruction ice / Is also great / And would suffice.”

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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Which statement best represents a theme of the poem?

• Humans need to understand the threat of environmental destruction.

• Humans will destroy themselves with uncontrolled emotions.

• War is unavoidable, and humans must prepare.

• War most often happens between those with opposing ideas.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

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Which of the following is probably true about the speaker?

• The speaker has experienced the same emotions that are discussed in the poem.

• The speaker has been a victim of the emotions discussed in the poem.

• The speaker believes that people will destroy the Earth, and this can't be avoided.

• The speaker believes that climate change will result in extreme hot and cold temperatures.

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What does ice most likely represent?

• uncaring & indifference

• anger & dislike

• war & arguing

• beliefs & idea

What does fire most likely represent?

• destruction

• not caring

• wanting

• fighting

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CCSS.RI.6.7

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How does the last line develop the theme of the poem?

• It suggests that opposite beliefs will destroy each other.

• It draws a conclusion about the strength of emotions.

• It emphasizes concerns about the environment.

• It establishes that different sides can work together.

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