The New Colossus

Who is the author of "The New Colossus"?

• Ezra Langston

• Lazzus Gem

• Emma Lazarus

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The poem, what does the Mother of Exiles allude to or symbolize?

• Ellis Island

• the Statue of Liberty

• Manhattan, NY

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According to lines 10-13 of the poem, what type of people are welcomed by the statue?

• homeless, poor and tired

• any American

• rich and famous

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Who are the exiles that are welcomed?

• people who look expensive.

• people who are forced to leave their country.

• people who are excited.

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"Cries with silent lips..." Why can't she speak?

• She does speak.
• She is sad.
• She is a statue.
• She speaks another language.

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The New Colossus is a symbol of ___

• Freedom
• Exile
• Spirituality
• Nothing

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What is the tone of the octave (stanza 1)?

• sad and melancholy

• proud and admiring

• upbeat and exciting

• harsh and stern

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What makes the statue different from the Greek statue?

• It is strong and mighty but welcoming and mild.

• It is defiant and conquering.

• It is strong and defiant.

• It is weak and unwelcoming.

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What does 'refuse' mean, as it is used in the poem?

• cast-offs/rejected

• merchants

• Americans

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PART A: Which of the following best describes a theme of the poem?

• Immigrants flock to America mainly for safety concerns.

• America values welcoming immigrants with open arms.

• Immigrants forget their old customs when they come to America.

• People who immigrate to new countries must work hard and have strong resilience.

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