Citizen Claudia Rankine Quiz
Authored by Frances Lyons
English
11th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What are some of the main themes explored in Claudia Rankine's book Citizen?
Political corruption and power struggles.
Environmental conservation and climate change.
Love, friendship, and family dynamics.
Racism, microaggressions, and the experience of being a black person in America.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
How does Claudia Rankine address racial microaggressions in her work?
She explores and exposes the subtle and everyday forms of racism through her writing and poetry.
She is unaware of racial microaggressions in her work.
She promotes racial microaggressions in her work.
She ignores racial microaggressions in her work.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What is the significance of the second person perspective used in Citizen?
To provide a detached and objective perspective on the events.
To confuse the reader and create a sense of mystery.
To emphasize the importance of the supporting characters.
To allow the reader to experience the events and emotions of the protagonist directly.
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CCSS.RL.1.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
How does Claudia Rankine incorporate art into her writing in Citizen?
Musical compositions
Visual images and photographs
Sculptures and installations
Poetry and spoken word
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What impact has Citizen had on contemporary literature?
Citizen has had a minimal impact on contemporary literature.
Citizen has had no impact on contemporary literature.
Citizen has had a negative impact on contemporary literature.
Citizen has had a significant impact on contemporary literature.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
In Citizen, what are some examples of racial microaggressions experienced by the narrator?
Being told that they are overreacting to racism
Being asked where they are really from
Being complimented on their English proficiency
Examples of racial microaggressions experienced by the narrator in Citizen include being asked about their ethnicity, assumptions made about their cultural background, and comments that invalidate their experiences of racism.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Why is it important for Claudia Rankine to use the second person perspective in Citizen?
To create a sense of immediacy and personal connection with the reader.
To create a sense of detachment and impersonality.
To distance the reader from the subject matter.
To make the reader feel excluded and uninvolved.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
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