Quiz on 'Let America Be America Again'

Who is the author of "Let America Be America Again"?

• Langston Hughes

• Robert Frost

• Maya Angelou

• Walt Whitman

Which group of people does the speaker identify with in the poem?

• The poor, the oppressed, and the marginalized

• The wealthy and powerful

• The educated elite

• The political leaders

What does the speaker say about the "homeland of the free"?

• There is no freedom for them

• It is a place of ultimate freedom

• It is a land of endless opportunities

• It is a country of great wealth

What does the speaker say about the "Negro" in the poem?

• Bearing slavery’s scars

• Living a life of luxury

• Leading the nation

• Owning vast lands

What does the speaker mean by "the dream the dreamers dreamed"?

• The original vision of America

• A fantasy world

• A technological utopia

• A peaceful universe

What does the speaker say about "owning everything for one’s own greed"?

• It is a negative aspect of society

• It is a positive achievement

• It is a necessary evil

• It is a sign of success

What does the speaker mean by "life is free"?

• Life should be full of opportunities

• Life is without cost

• Life is easy and simple

• Life is without responsibilities

What is the land described as in the poem?

• The land of the free

• The land of the rich

• The land of the brave

• The land of the kings

What does the speaker claim to have left behind in search of a new home?

• Dark Ireland’s shore

• Sunny Spain’s coast

• France’s vineyards

• Italy’s mountains

What is the speaker’s attitude towards America in the poem?

• Indifferent

• Hopeful

• Resentful

• Pessimistic