Where the Mind is without Fear

• What is the primary theme of the poem?

• • A) Love

• • B) Freedom and unity

• • C) Nature

• • D) War

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the poem, what does a mind "without fear" symbolize?

• • A) Ignorance

• • B) Bravery and confidence

• • C) Recklessness

• • D) Indifference

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does the phrase "narrow domestic walls" refer to?

• • A) Physical walls of a house

• • B) Barriers created by prejudice and division

• • C) Personal boundaries

• • D) Limitations in architecture

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

According to the poet, where should "words come out from"?

• • A) The surface of the mind

• • B) The depths of truth

• • C) Shallow conversations

• • D) Daily experiences

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

What does "tireless striving" suggest about the effort to achieve goals?

• • A) Continuous and determined effort

• • B) Inconsistent effort

• • C) Effort that is often wasted

• • D) Effort without purpose

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is meant by "the clear stream of reason"?

• • A) Logical thinking that is clear and unobstructed

• • B) An actual stream

• • C) Emotional reasoning

• • D) Confused thoughts

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the poet hope for his country by the end of the poem?

• • A) To remain stagnant

• • B) To awaken to freedom and progress

• • C) To return to the past

• • D) To conquer other nations

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which of the following best describes "heaven of freedom"?

• • A) A physical location

• • B) A state of ultimate liberation and peace

• • C) A dream

• • D) A place with no rules

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The poet refers to "dead habit." What does this imply?

• • A) Old customs that are no longer relevant

• • B) Positive traditions

• • C) Bad memories

• • D) Healthy routines

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

The phrase "ever widening thought and action" emphasizes:

• • A) Narrow-mindedness

• • B) Stagnation

• • C) Growth in ideas and actions

• • D) Regression

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3