Poetry Collection 1

To what does the speaker in "Mother to Son" compare life experiences?

• to a bare floor

• to a crystal staircase

• to a dark passageway

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How has the speaker in "Mother to Son" responded to her life experiences?

• with an intense religious faith

• with a hope for a happier future

• with a determination to keep going

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In "Mother to Son," what lesson about life is the mother trying to teach her son?

• Do not envy the people who have an easy path in life.

• Your life may be difficult, but never give up striving for your goals.

• If you never give up, you will gain whatever you want in life.

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Which statement best describes the speaker in "To James"?

• a family member who has taught James how to race

• a friend James's age who competes with James in races

• a friend who knows less than James does about running races

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Which statement best expresses the advice offered by the speaker in "To James"?

• Set only one goal in life and ignore everything else.

• Set goals in life, but do not forget to have fun.

• Life is a race: You must focus and persist to win.

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If an athlete flung herself into a race, which of the following would she most likely have done?

• tripped when leaving the starting line

• launched her body forward

• advanced slowly in fear

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What is most likely to happen to an object that is catapulted into the air?

• The object will float like a balloon.

• The object will move forward with great force.

• The object will break into small pieces.

Suppose that a spectator at a race lurched as he watched the runners move toward the finish line. Which sentence would most clearly describes the spectator's action?

• He swayed happily from side to side.

• He frowned to show his disappointment.

• He moved forward suddenly and quickly.

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Read the lines from "Mother to Son" on your review sheet.

What do these details reveal most clearly about the mother. Choose two options.

• She has the appreciated help given by other people.

• She has been realistic about the challenges in her life.

• She has always been confident about reaching her goals.

• She has moved forward even when the future has been unclear.

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Part A - In "Mother to Son," what is the mother's greatest fear for her son?

• She fears that he will never have an easy life.

• She fears that hardships will make him give up.

• She fears that he might be injured or killed.

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