Sympathy First Read

Sympathy First Read

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Sympathy First Read

Sympathy First Read

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.8.10, L.9-10.5, RL.8.4

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Ausencio Delgado

Used 3+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What does the caged bird symbolize in the poem?
Freedom
Oppression
Nature
Happiness
Dreams

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What emotion does the caged bird feel according to the poem?
Joy
Anguish
Indifference
Amusement
Curiosity

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What does the bright sun represent in the poem?
Hope
Darkness
Cold
Power
Wealth

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why does the caged bird beat its wing?
To escape
For exercise
Out of boredom
To attract a mate
To sing

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase "old, old scars" metaphorically suggest?
Physical injury
Past experiences
Future hopes
Financial losses
Educational gaps

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What element does the river's flow represent?
Obstacles
Clarity
Change
Stability
Pollution

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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