"Hanging Fire" and "Summer of His Fourteenth Year"
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8th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
In “Hanging Fire,” what does the poet imply by repeating and momma’s in the bedroom / with the door closed at the end of each stanza?
The speaker thinks her mother is lonely.
The speaker wants to open the door and surprise her mother.
The speaker feels isolated from her mother and is lonely.
The speaker is proud that she can take care of herself without her mother.
2.
Multiple Choice
In “Hanging Fire,” how does the poet’s use of free verse develop the voice of the speaker?
The speaker sounds like she is a teen girl giving a formal speech at school.
The speaker sounds like she is a teen girl discussing problems with a friend.
The speaker sounds like she is a teen girl singing a song to prepare for a talent show.
The speaker sounds like she is a teen girl describing her day to a parent.
3.
Multiple Choice
In “Hanging Fire,” the poet uses the image of the closed door —.
to describe the house where mother and daughter live
as a symbol of isolation between mother and daughter
as a simile that compares it to the daughter
to describe the personality of the mother and her actions
4.
Multiple Choice
In “Hanging Fire,” the poet describes the speaker’s fears and worries to give the reader insight into —.
common experiences many teens face on a daily basis
unique experiences only the mother can understand
moments the speaker would only discuss with a true friend
struggles that frustrate every parent of a teen
5.
Multiple Choice
What does the poet imply about the speaker’s relationship to her son in “Summer of His Fourteenth Year”?
The speaker feels more distant from her son during his teen years.
The speaker helps her son pursue his interests during his teen years.
The speaker listens to her son as he describes his problems during his teen years.
The speaker does not mind cleaning up after her son during his teen years.
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