American Poetry of the Early 20th Century

What big ideas are present in American poetry of the early 20th century?

• Technology and innovation

• Hope and equality

• Globalization and trade

• Space exploration and discovery

Langston Hughes spent much of his adult life in which city?

• Harlem

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

• Chicago

What is one of the best-known aspects of Langston Hughes' work?

• The American dream

• Nature and landscapes

• Science fiction themes

• Ancient history

In Langston Hughes' poem "Dreams," what does the speaker think life is like without dreams?

• A soaring eagle

• A broken-winged bird

• A running stream

• A blooming flower

According to the poem "Dreams," what does life become when dreams go?

• A stormy ocean

• A sunny day

• A barren field

• A busy city

What is a synonym for the word 'barren' as used in the poem "Dreams" by Langston Hughes?

• Full of life and energy

• Empty and bare

• Extremely busy

• Covered with trees

In the poem "I, Too", what does the speaker say will happen tomorrow?

• I will eat in the kitchen

• I will laugh and eat well

• I will be at the table

• I will grow strong

How is that different from what is happens now?

• He grows strong

• He eats well

• He laughs

• He is not allowed to

In lines 2-4, the speaker is sent to the kitchen. What is the reason why?

• They are ashamed

• They are angry

• They are treating him unfairly

• They are jealous

What is the theme of the poem 'I, Too'?

• The joy of cooking

• The importance of laughter

• The struggle for equality

• The beauty of America