Sympathy First Read

What does the caged bird symbolize in the poem?

• Freedom
• Oppression
• Nature
• Happiness
• Dreams

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What emotion does the caged bird feel according to the poem?

• Joy
• Anguish
• Indifference
• Amusement
• Curiosity

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What does the bright sun represent in the poem?

• Hope
• Darkness
• Cold
• Power
• Wealth

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Why does the caged bird beat its wing?

• To escape
• For exercise
• Out of boredom
• To attract a mate
• To sing

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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What does the phrase "old, old scars" metaphorically suggest?

• Physical injury
• Past experiences
• Future hopes
• Financial losses
• Educational gaps

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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What does the caged bird's singing represent?

• A call for help
• A song of freedom
• A plea to heaven
• A melody of joy
• An anthem of victory

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What element does the river's flow represent?

• Obstacles
• Clarity
• Change
• Stability
• Pollution

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What does the "cruel bars" metaphor refer to?

• Prison
• Nature
• Society's restrictions
• Educational system
• Workplace

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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How does the poem reflect on the theme of dreams and aspirations?

• Through the bird's desire for freedom
• The sun's brightness
• The river's flow
• The scars' pain
• The singing's joy

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What is the significance of the caged bird's prayer?

• It's a symbol of resignation
• A reflection on past joy
• A hope for change
• A statement of contentment
• A critique of society

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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