Poetry Review

In which town was Mafika Pascal Gwala born

• Durban

• Johannesburg

• Verulam

• Pretoria

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What was the occupation of Gwala's parents?

• Farmers

• Teacher and nurse

• Railway worker and domestic worker

• Shopkeepers

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which significant segregation law was passed when Gwala was four years old?

• Native Land Act

• Group Areas Act

• Immorality Act

• Bantu Education Act

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In which province is Verulam located?

• Gauteng

• Western Cape

• Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal)

• Limpopo

What does the phrase "New Dawn" symbolize in Gwala's poem?

• A hopeful beginning

• Disillusionment and false promises

• Cultural revival

• Liberation from apartheid

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify one critique Gwala makes about modern society in The New Dawn.

• The emphasis on material possessions

• The rise of social equality

• The abandonment of African traditions

• The excessive focus on education

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the poet’s attitude towards the "New Dawn"?

• Optimistic and celebratory

• Cynical and critical

• Indifferent and neutral

• Hopeful but cautious

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the significance of the line "This New Dawn / When people are no longer people"

• It reflects societal dehumanization.

• It celebrates diversity.

• It symbolizes unity among people.

• It critiques technological advancements.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which historical figure is alluded to in the line "The Füehrer wears a black mask"

• Adolf Hitler

• Nelson Mandela

• Steve Biko

• Mahatma Gandhi

What emotions does The New Dawn evoke about post-apartheid South Africa?

• Pride and nostalgia

• Disappointment and frustration

• Joy and celebration

• Fear and anger

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9