Grade 5 CKLA Poem: The Negro Speaks of Rivers Quiz

What year was Langston Hughes born?

• 1925

• 1910

• 1895

• 1902

Where was Langston Hughes born?

• Joplin, Missouri

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

• New York City, New York

What are the main themes in the poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'?

• Exploration of outer space

• Connection with ancient rivers, history and resilience of African American people, timelessness and eternity

• Celebration of modern technology

• Love for mountains and valleys

How does the historical context of the poem relate to the themes?

• The historical context of the poem has no relation to the themes

• The historical context of the poem is completely unrelated to any themes

• The historical context of the poem may directly relate to the themes by reflecting the social, political, or cultural issues of that time period.

• The historical context of the poem only relates to the author's personal life

What literary devices are used in the poem?

• Personification, onomatopoeia, and hyperbole

• The literary devices used in the poem are simile, metaphor, and imagery.

• Alliteration, foreshadowing, and symbolism

• Irony, flashback, and oxymoron

How does 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' compare to other poems by Langston Hughes?

• The poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' is a love poem

• The poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' is a comedy poem

• The poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' compares the history and strength of African Americans to ancient rivers.

• The poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' is a science fiction poem

What historical events influenced the writing of 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'?

• The author's experiences traveling through the Middle East and Africa, as well as his exposure to ancient civilizations and their rivers.

• The author's love for gardening and nature

• The author's experiences living in a modern city

• The author's interest in space exploration

What is the significance of the repetition of 'I've known rivers' in the poem?

• It indicates that the speaker has never seen a river before

• It signifies the deep connection and understanding the speaker has with rivers, representing the timeless and enduring nature of their knowledge.

• It suggests that the speaker has a fear of rivers

• It implies that the speaker has no knowledge or understanding of rivers

In what ways does the use of imagery contribute to the overall meaning of the poem?

• By confusing the reader with conflicting images

• By making the poem longer and more difficult to understand

• By distracting the reader from the main theme of the poem

• By creating vivid mental images and evoking emotions in the reader.

Compare the themes in 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' with the themes in another Langston Hughes poem.

• Compare the themes in 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' with the themes in a science fiction novel

• Compare the themes in 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' with the themes in a cookbook

• Compare the themes in 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' with the themes in a Shakespearean sonnet

• The correct answer cannot be provided as it requires specific knowledge of Langston Hughes' poems.