Maya Angelou's Caged Bird Quiz

Select the two lines combination that best describe the difference between the two birds.

• "...a bird that stalks" &

  "dares to claim the sky"

• "his wings are dappled,

  &

  "his feet are tied"

• "and his turn is heard"

  &

  "sings of freedom"

• "the narrow cage"

  &

  "on the distant hill"

Which of these best describes the theme of “Cage Bird"?

• Freedom is found through voice

• It is better to wish for freedom than have it

• No one should cage a bird

• Only free birds can sing

What effect do the words 'Stalks, cage, rage clipped and tied?

• The caged bird as free and ready to claim what is his.

• The caged bird is limited and angry yet hopeful.

• The caged bird is to do as he wishes in his cage.

• The caged bird is proud to be kept in a cage.

What does the repetition of stanza 3 emphasize about the poem's theme?

• The caged bird dreams of freedom.

• The only thing the caged bird has its voice.

• The songs of caged bird ignored.

•   The caged bird is down by its situation.

What does the caged bird represent?

• The oppression of the African American Community

• The fight for women's right

• A bird with clipped wings and tied feet

• Maya Angelou's anger at being lonely

What does the free bird represent?

• Feeling strong after working in the fields

• The freedom of living without friends

• A bird that has never had never had its wings clipped

• The freedom of living without fear of slavery or racism

What is the central idea of the poem?

• freedom

• happiness

• dislike

• hate

The caged bird can be interpreted as a metaphor expressing the importance of

• Freedom for all

• Helping others

• Protecting birds

• Acceptance

What claim is the poet making?

• Dream gives you freedom

• Captivity, no matter how conformable, is not freedom

• Oppression is not a big deal as long as you have dreams

• Captivity is good as freedom when you have everything you need

What point of view is the poem written in?

• first person

• second person

• third person

• flashback