What does the speaker lament in the poem?

• The loss of genuine human connections

• The abundance of insincere laughter

• The lack of material wealth

• The absence of technology in society

Which poetic device is used in the phrase "ice-block-cold eyes"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

What do the different "faces" mentioned in the poem symbolize?

• Different personalities

• Facial expressions

• The passage of time

• Masks people wear in various social situations

What does the speaker express a desire to relearn?

• How to shake hands without hearts
  

• How to wear different faces

• How to laugh sincerely

• How to say insincere goodbyes

Which theme is NOT addressed in the poem?

• Authenticity

• Nostalgia

• Technology

• Alienation

What is the speaker's relationship to the person he addresses as "son"?

• Father/Mother

• Brother

• Friend

• Stranger

The phrase "shaking hands without hearts" suggests:

• Insincere greetings

• Genuine affection

• Fear

• Excitement

Which phrase suggests insincerity in the poem?

• "Goodbye"

• "Glad to meet you"

• "It's been nice talking to you"

• "Once upon a time"

Which poetic device is exemplified by the phrase "like dresses" or "like a snake's bare fangs"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Symbolism

What does the repetition of "once upon a time" emphasize?

• Present happiness

• Past innocence

• Future hopes

• Eternal truths