HMH Not My Bones & from Fortune's Bones
Authored by Sandra Franks
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In "Not My Bones," the poem's speaker is primarily concerned with:
The history of a famous figure
Personal identity and ancestry
Geographical locations
None of the above
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the line "I am not my bones" in the poem?
It conveys a sense of detachment from the past.
It emphasizes the importance of one's physical body.
It represents the speaker's connection to their ancestors.
It symbolizes the unity of all humans.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the poem explore the concept of heritage?
By focusing on the speaker's famous ancestors
By detailing the history of a specific family
By questioning the role of bones in identity
By celebrating cultural diversity
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What emotions does the poem "Not My Bones" convey?
Sadness and reflection
Joy and celebration
Anger and resentment
Indifference and apathy
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What literary device is used in the line "The universe of bone"?
Simile
Alliteration
Personification
Metaphor
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Fortune's Bones" is based on the true story of:
A famous poet's family
A slave named Fortune
A fictional character
A fictional character
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central historical event or context explored in "Fortune's Bones"?
The abolition of slavery in the United States
The American Civil War
The exploration of the Mississippi River
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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