Analyzing 'On Being Brought From Africa'

What is the main theme of the poem "On Being Brought From Africa to America" by Phillis Wheatley?

• The beauty of nature

• The journey of self-discovery

• The experience of being brought from Africa to America

• The importance of education

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Who is the author of the poem "On Being Brought From Africa to America"?

• Langston Hughes

• Phillis Wheatley

• Maya Angelou

• Robert Frost

What does the author suggest about the role of Christianity in the poem?

• It is a source of oppression

• It is irrelevant to the poem

• It offers redemption and equality

• It is a cultural tradition

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What is the tone of the poem "On Being Brought From Africa to America"?

• Joyful

• Sarcastic

• Reflective

• Angry

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What does the word "benighted" mean in the context of the poem?

• Enlightened

• Ignorant

• Happy

• Wealthy

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Which line from the poem suggests that the speaker sees a positive aspect in her experience?

• "Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land"

• "Their color is a diabolic die"

• "Some view our sable race with scornful eye"

• "Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain"

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What does the speaker mean by "sable race"?

• A race of animals

• A group of wealthy people

• People of African descent

• A fictional race

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What is the significance of the reference to "Cain" in the poem?

• It symbolizes wealth

• It represents betrayal

• It highlights the stigma associated with blackness

• It signifies love

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What does the speaker mean by "diabolic die"?

• A game of chance

• A devilish color

• A type of fabric

• A religious symbol

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What is the historical context of the poem "On Being Brought From Africa to America"?

• The American Civil War

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The transatlantic slave trade

• The Industrial Revolution