Poetry Analysis Quiz

In "Sonnet, With Bird," what event has caused the speaker great sorrow?

• moving off the Indian reservation

• missing his wife while staying in London

• a conversation with his mother about a childhood friend

• the death of the childhood friend he once visited with in London

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.8.10

In "Elliptical," who are the most likely speakers, and about whom are they most likely speaking?

• Mainstream society seems to be speaking about a group it looks down on.

• Recent immigrants seem to be speaking about those who were born here.

• Elected officials seem to be speaking about their political opponents.

• Oppressed people seem to be speaking about their oppressors.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

Of the following explanations, which best explains the implications of the ellipses, or set of three dots, that appear throughout "Elliptical"?

• The speakers have been interrupted by someone or something.

• The speakers are too hesitant or confused to finish their remarks.

• The statements are so predictable that they need not be completed.

• The omitted words are considered vulgar or otherwise inappropriate.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In "Fences," what main point is the poet making when the mother repeats, "It's their beach. / It's their beach"?

• It is sad to see poor people thinking that their local beach belongs to the tourists.

• It is important for a parent to teach his or her children respect and obedience.

• It is dangerous for children to go swimming at a beach without supervision.

• It is difficult for people to communicate when there is a language barrier.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

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In "Fences," what is the main reason the poet uses the title "Fences"?

• to help the reader envision the cactus fence around the beach area

• to stress the barrier between the tourists and the speaker and her family

• to highlight the brother's hard work in smoothing the sand on the beach

• to underscore the differences between the older people and the children

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

"Sonnet, With Bird," "Elliptical," and "Fences" all explore what human experience?

• homesickness and loneliness

• uncomfortable social barriers

• experiences in overseas travel

• death or absence of loved ones

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Which of the following things would most likely give a person a new perspective?

• a sudden change in temperature

• a surprise visit from a friend

• a life-changing experience

• a fresh, cold drink

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

To which of the following situations does the word interactions best apply?

• a child watching others playing in a playground

• someone sitting in a hotel room, thinking of home

• two strangers striking up a conversation about things in common

• someone waiting in a restaurant for a friend who never shows up

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In "Sonnet, With Bird," what main emotion does the speaker feel in his London hotel?

• Pride

• Nostalgia

• Contempt

• Loneliness

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

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In "Sonnet, With Bird," how do the speaker and his childhood friend feel when they meet again at the London pub?

• Puzzled

• Shocked

• Delighted

• Disturbed

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4