My People by Langston Hughes

What can you infer about Roger from the following passage?

“…with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails. …But the boy’s weight and the weight of the purse combined caused him to lose his balance …”

• Roger is a clumsy person.

• Roger doesn't weigh very much.

Based on the following passage, what can you infer about Mrs. Jones?

“”I have done things, too, which I would not tell you, son – neither tell God, if he didn’t already know.’”

• In the past, Mrs. Jones has done things she’s not proud of.

• Mrs. Jones is a private person and doesn’t want to tell her business.

Based on the following passage, what can we infer about Roger?

“The woman did not ask the boy anything about where he lived, or his folks, or anything else that would embarrass him.”

• Roger has a normal home life.

• Roger does not have a good home life.

Read the following passage from the story:

“He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild, in tennis shoes and blue jeans.”

Of which method of characterization is this passage an example?

• Says - what the character says

• Looks - The characters appearance

What is the main theme of the poem 'For My People'?

• Depiction of European colonization in Africa

• Celebration of African-American culture, resilience, and the fight against oppression

In which year was the poem 'For My People' published?

• 1967

• 1942

What is the significance of the title 'For My People'?

• The title is a reference to a famous poem.

• The title reflects the author's dedication to representing their community.

Which literary movement does the poem 'For My People' belong to?

• Beat Generation

• Harlem Renaissance

What is the tone of the poem 'For My People'?

• The tone of the poem 'For My People' is empowering.

• The tone of the poem 'For My People' is humorous.

What does the poet mean by 'For My People'?

• The poet is expressing his dislike for his own people.

• The poem is dedicated to the poet's people, representing their struggles, hopes, and aspirations.