West Indies U.S.A

Who is the speaker in the poem West Indies USA?

• A tourist visiting the islands

• A native of the West Indies

• An outsider observing the cultural dynamics

• An American citizen

What is the tone of the poem?

• Joyful and Celebratory

• Satirical and Reflective

• Aggressive and Angry

• Indifferent and Detached

What is the significance of Puerto Rico in the poem?

• It represents the ideal tropical paradise

• It symbolizes the influence of U.S imperialism in the Caribbean

• It is where the poet lived

• It represents freedom and independence

What does the poet mean by the phrase: “ Too much glass, too much concrete” ?

• Criticism of modernization

• Admiration for infrastructure

• A complaint about tropical weather

• A desire for simplicity

How does the poet contrast Puerto Rico with other islands in the West Indies?

• He highlights Puerto Rico’s wealth and development

• He compares Puerto Rico’s natural beauty to the other islands

• He suggests the other islands are more modern

• He avoids making any comparisons

What theme is central to the poem?

• Nature Vs Development

• Economic Disparity and Cultural Identity

• Love and Romance

• Isolation and Loneliness

What is the effect of the use of irony in the poem?

• It creates humor

• It highlights the negative impact of U.S influence

• It softens the poet’s criticism

• It makes the poem less serious

Which literary device is most prominently used in the poem?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Hyperbole

How does the poet portray the relationship between the West Indies and the United States?

• As one of partnership and equality

• As a relationship of dependence and control

• As one of mutual respect

• As a completely disconnected relationship

How does the poet describe the people of Puerto Rico?

• Wealthy and Happy

• Struggling to find their cultural identity

• Entirely Americanized

• Content and free from worries