Quiz on 'I, Too' by Langston Hughes

What is the main theme of the poem 'I, Too' by Langston Hughes?

• Freedom

• Equality

• Love

• Nature

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Match the following descriptions with the correct group or individual they refer to:

• Someone related by blood or marriage

• C) African Americans

• A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

• D) A friend

• The group referred to as 'the darker brother'

• B) The author

• The person who wrote the poem

• A) A family member

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What does the speaker in 'I, Too' hope for in the future?

• To be rich

• To be at the table

• To travel the world

• To be famous.

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Match the following statements with their corresponding declarations from 'I, Too'.

• I am liberated

• I am happy

• I am powerful

• I am free

• I am joyful

• I am strong

• I am part of this nation

• I am America

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What does the speaker in 'I, Too' do to grow strong?

• Eats well

• Exercises

• Studies

• Works hard

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Which character is the voice of the poem 'I, Too'?

• A soldier

• A teacher

• An African American

• A scientist

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The literary device primarily used in 'I, Too' is (a)   .

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Alliteration
• Hyperbole

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What emotion is most strongly conveyed in 'I, Too'?

• Joy

• Anger

• Hope

• Fear

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Match the following perspectives with how the speaker's view about being part of America changes throughout the poem.

• The speaker begins to question and criticize American values.

• It becomes more critical

• The speaker becomes unsure about their place in America.

• It remains the same

• The speaker starts to see a brighter future in America.

• It becomes more confused.

• The speaker's view does not change from start to end.

• It becomes more hopeful

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The poem relates to issues of equality today by (a)  

• It highlights ongoing struggles
• It shows past achievements
• It ignores equality
• It focuses on economic issues.

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