(11A) On Being Brought from Africa to America

What does the phrase "diabolic die" suggest about the perception of race in the speaker's society?

• It indicates a belief in the inherent evilness of certain races.

• It reflects a view of race as a random occurrence

• It suggests a belief in the divine nature of racial differences

• It implies a perception of race as a predetermined fate.

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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

In the context of the text, what does the term "benighted soul" imply about the speaker?

• They were unaware of their spiritual beliefs.

• They were enlightened before their journey.

• They were spiritually lost before understanding.

• They were deeply religious in their Pagan land.

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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

What is the significance of the term "angelic train" in the text?

• It symbolizes the speaker's aspirations for spiritual refinement.

• It represents the speaker's desire to join a heavenly choir.

• It signifies the speaker's view of Christians as angelic beings.

• It reflects the speaker's perception of Negros as angelic figures.

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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

How does some view the speaker's race, according to the text?

• With admiration

• With scornful eye

• With envy

• With pity

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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

Who wrote "On Being Brought from Africa to America"?

• Amanda Gorman

• Maya Angelou

• Phillis Wheatley

• Helene Johnson

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which TWO of the following best identify the themes of the text?

• Religion

• Social pressure

• Prejudice

• Education

• Gender

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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

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

• AA BB CC DD

• AB AB CD CD

• ABC ABC DD

• ABCD ABCD

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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

Which of the following inferences is best supported by the opening line of the poem?

’Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land,

• The speaker considers being brought from Africa to America to be a blessing.

• Mercy is the name of a large ship.

• America is a land of Pagans.

• The speaker is unsure about the journey to America.

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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

The following lines mainly refer to

Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
“Their colour is a diabolic die.”

• negative views towards African people

• dark, black-dyed clothing

• worship of evil Pagan gods

• ambivalence concerning a certain race

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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

Which statement about Africans would the speaker most likely agree with?

• They should stick to their traditional customs and beliefs.

• Changing one’s religion is not possible

• Embracing Christianity will make them more refined.

• Africans are happier living in Africa.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3