'Hanging Fire" (Quizizz review)

What is the age of the speaker in the poem 'Hanging Fire' by Audre Lorde?

• 13

• 14

• 15

• 16

What does the speaker express concern about in lines 8-9 of the poem 'Hanging Fire'?

• Learning to dance

• The size of their room

• The possibility of dying before morning

• Their mother being in another room

What do lines 16-18 of the poem suggest about the speaker's concerns?

• The speaker is concerned about their academic performance.

• The speaker is worried about their physical appearance.

• The speaker is expressing concerns about their future.

• The speaker is happy about their current situation.

Based on lines 22-23, what can be inferred about the speaker's relationship with their mother?

• The speaker feels neglected by their mother.

• The speaker has a close and open relationship with their mother.

• The speaker and their mother often go out together.

• The speaker's mother is overly protective.

What does the repetition of the lines 'and momma's in the bedroom / with the door closed' throughout the poem suggest about the speaker's feelings or situation?

• The speaker feels protected and safe.

• The speaker feels isolated or neglected.

• The speaker is describing a regular day.

• The speaker enjoys solitude.

What can be inferred about the speaker's state of mind from the combination of worries mentioned in lines 12-18?

• The speaker is optimistic about the future.

• The speaker is concerned about everyday issues.

• The speaker is overwhelmed by personal and external issues.

• The speaker is indifferent to their surroundings.

Based on the poem, which theme is most likely conveyed in 'Hanging Fire'?

• Joy and contentment in adolescence.

• Challenges and uncertainties of growing up.

• The importance of family support.

• Excitement about future opportunities.

What do the repeated lines about "momma's in the bedroom / with the door closed" suggest about the speaker's feelings towards their mother's availability?

• The speaker is concerned about their mother's health.

• The speaker is frustrated that their mother is unavailable.

• The speaker does not want a relationship with their mother.

• The speaker is relieved that their mother does not bother them with questions.

Which statement best describes the speaker's view of themself throughout the poem?

• They are alone and unheard.

• They are supported and accepted.

• They are always being told what to do.

• They are not smart enough to compete with their peers.

Which piece of evidence best reveals the speaker's concern about fitting in with their peers?

• "the boy I cannot live without / still sucks his thumb / in secret" (Lines 3-5)

• "my room is too small for me" (Line 14)

• "I should have been on Math Team / my marks were better than his" (Lines 26-27)

• "why do I have to be / the one / wearing braces" (Lines 28-30)