AP Lit MC Practice Poetry

In line 1, the phrase "the archways of Life" most clearly refers to

• the gateway to the afterlife

• a painful personal setback

• a journey to an unfamiliar location

• the expected passage into adulthood

• entry into a spiritual community

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the context of the poem as a whole, which choice best describes the speaker's relationship to the "Millions" mentioned in line 5?

• Although they cling to worn-out beliefs, the speaker secretly admires their determination to preserve traditions.

• Although their example might encourage others, the speaker is unmoved by it.

• Although they are united in their courage, the speaker struggles to share their convictions.

• Although their endurance inspires others, the speaker finds their actions objectionable.

• Although their numbers seem overwhelming, the speaker dismisses them as being inconsequential.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In lines 17-18 ("My heart ... high"), the repeated references to the speaker's "head" have the main effect of

• announcing the resolution of a paradox troubling the speaker

• introducing a new concern that further distresses the speaker

• suggesting the underlying inconsistency of the speaker's thoughts

• emphasizing the speaker's stubbornness regarding a decision

• signaling a potential shift in the speaker's perspective

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Over the course of the poem, in the speaker's view the significance of the past shifts from

• a remote memory to an urgent warning

• a source of confusion to a reason for gratitude

• a cause for shame to an opportunity for introspection

• an inadequate consolation to an undesirable constraint

• an unwanted burden to an undervalued treasure

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The poem as a whole can best be interpreted as which of the following?

• A profound appreciation of nature's inspiring powers

• A satirical reflection on the unavoidable consequences of aging

• A philosophical commentary on the progress of civilization

• A personal declaration of will at a transitional moment

• A private lament for the loss of childhood innocence

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9