Quiz on the Poem 'Hanging Fire' by Audre Lorde

What is the age of the speaker in the poem 'Hanging Fire' by Audre Lorde?

• 13

• 14

• 15

• 16

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the poem 'Hanging Fire,' what does the speaker express concern about in lines 8-9?

• Learning to dance

• The possibility of dying before morning

• The size of their room

• Their skin betraying them

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

According to the poem 'Hanging Fire,' what is the boyfriend doing 'in secret'?

• Dancing

• Sucking his thumb

• Crying

• Singing

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

What does the term 'hanging fire' refer to in the context provided in the learning material?

• A type of dance

• A delay between pulling the trigger and a gun actually firing

• A secret meeting

• A graduation ceremony

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Based on lines 17-21 of the poem, what is the speaker's attitude towards their responsibilities?

• They are enthusiastic about their duties.

• They feel overwhelmed by what they have to do.

• They are indifferent to their tasks.

• They are excited to complete their chores.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What can be inferred about the speaker's relationship with their mother from lines 22-23 and 34-35?

• The speaker feels a close bond with their mother.

• The speaker's mother is often unavailable to them.

• The speaker and their mother share a lot of activities together.

• The speaker's mother is very attentive to their needs.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

In lines 26-27, what does the speaker imply about their academic abilities?

• They are not confident in their academic skills.

• They believe they should have been recognized for their achievements.

• They feel their grades are not as good as they should be.

• They are indifferent to their academic performance.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.10

What theme is suggested by the recurring mention of the mother being in the bedroom with the door closed (lines 22-23 and 34-35)?

• The importance of privacy in family life.

• The speaker's desire for more family time.

• The emotional distance between the speaker and their mother.

• The mother's need for rest and relaxation.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2