Lit 3-8

Which collection includes the poem 'This is a Photograph of Me'?

• The Circle Game
• The Handmaid's Tale
• Morning in the Burned House
• Power Politics
• The Edible Woman

What type of tree is mentioned in the poem?

• Oak
• Pine
• Birch
• Balsam or spruce
• Maple

What is the significance of the small frame house in the poem?

• It is the speaker's childhood home
• It signifies a safe place
• It is part of the blurred photograph
• It represents a hidden truth
• It is a symbol of loss

How is the effect of water described in the poem?

• Reflective
• Clear
• Calm
• A distortion
• Shimmering

Who is most likely the intended audience for the poem 'This is a Photograph of Me'?

• Children
• Historians
• General readers
• Photographers
• Environmentalists

When is the photograph said to have been taken in the poem?

• The day before the speaker drowned
• The day after the speaker drowned
• A year after the speaker drowned
• The same day the speaker drowned
• A month after the speaker drowned

If you were to draw a scene based on the poem, what would be the main elements you include?

• A clear sky, a lake, and a person standing
• A blurred image, a tree branch, a small house, and a lake
• A forest, a mountain, and a cabin
• A beach, a boat, and the ocean
• A cityscape, a park, and a building

What feeling is the poem most likely trying to evoke in the reader?

• Happiness
• Fear
• Mystery
• Joy
• Calmness

How does the tone of 'This is a Photograph of Me' compare to other poems by Margaret Atwood?

• It is more humorous
• It is more tragic
• It is less emotional
• It is more optimistic
• It is more political

Compare the description of the photograph in the poem to a real photograph. What key difference is emphasized in the poem?

• The photograph is described as colorful
• The photograph is clear and detailed
• The photograph is described as blurred and distorted
• The photograph shows a bustling city
• The photograph is in black and white