South by Kamau Brathwaite

Which is not one of the themes in this poem?

• nature

• idealization of childhood

• nostalgia

• servitude

The white sails slanted is a contrast to the sharp slanting sleet

• True

• False

It is safe to assume that the poet is traveling to his oceanic home in the first stanza and arrives there by the last stanza.

• True

• False

"Small urchins combing the beaches," is a literal expression.

• True

• False

The river and the speaker of the poem have nothing in common

• True

• False

By repeating, "But today I", the poet shares his exuberance at having to finally return home.

• True

• False

The poet resents that the people who the river represent know the ultimate destination of the river

• True

• False

Which of these is not a description of the setting?

• sharp slanting sleet

• countless saltless savannahs

• plains that receive us

• none of the above

Which word gives the impression of a traveler?

• sojourn

• toiling

• waiting

• combing

Which is the correct motion of the speaker

• North to South to North

• South to East to West

• South to North to South

• East to North to South