LIT 4 - 4

What does the poem "Main Street" by Joyce Kilmer mainly contrast?

• City streets and country roads
• Winter and summer seasons
• Small-town Main Street and city streets
• Past and present events
• Daytime and nighttime scenery

Which season is specifically mentioned in the poem?

• Winter
• Summer
• Spring
• Autumn
• All four seasons

What is the speaker's opinion on Main Street compared to other streets?

• Main Street is less busy
• Main Street is more human
• Main Street is cleaner
• Main Street is wider
• Main Street is newer

What imagery is used to describe the noise of sleighs on Main Street?

• Loud and disturbing
• Soft and muffled
• Ringing and radiant
• Harsh and grating
• Faint and distant

Who is most likely to appreciate the nostalgic aspects of Main Street?

• A newcomer to the town
• A young child
• An elderly resident
• A business owner
• A tourist

When is Main Street most likely to appear white and frosty?

• In the morning
• During a storm
• At night
• In winter
• In summer

If Main Street were to be personified, how might it behave compared to a city street?

• Like an old friend welcoming everyone warmly
• Like a strict teacher enforcing rules
• Like a busy bee always moving
• Like a quiet library keeping everyone hushed
• Like a bustling market with constant noise

Imagine Main Street could speak. What might it say about its past?

• "I miss the silence."
• "I thrived on the chaos."
• "My beauty lies in my memories."
• "I yearn for the future."
• "I enjoy the modern changes."

How does the depiction of Main Street in the poem compare to typical city streets?

• Main Street is noisier
• Main Street is more anonymous
• Main Street has more personal connections
• Main Street is busier
• Main Street is more dangerous

In contrast to Main Street, what defines the atmosphere of a city street in the poem?

• Warm and inviting
• Busy and wide
• Quiet and serene
• Friendly and familiar
• Nostalgic and calm