Walt Whitman My Perspectives

What is the most accurate conclusion that readers can draw from these lines in the selection from “Song of Myself”?

I celebrate myself, and sing myself,

And what I assume you shall assume,

For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.

• Whitman believes that he is an epic hero

• Whitman views humanity as an epic hero

• Whitman has a great appreciation for science

• Whitman thinks that he writes superior poetry

What is the “singing” that the speaker hears in “I Hear America Singing”?

• the language of different ethnic groups in the American melting pot

• the songs from foreign lands brought to America by immigrants

• the individuality of Americans in various walks of life

• the poetry of Whitman and other American poets

What group of workers does Whitman focus on in “I Hear America Singing”?

• laborers

• office clerks

• housewives

• musicians

Consider the details in the selection from “Song of Myself,” in “I Hear America Singing,” and in “On the Beach at Night Alone.” What can you infer about Whitman’s attitude toward other people? Choose two options.

• He greatly appreciates other people

• He likes to control the people around him

• He thinks that most people are very foolish

• He does not enjoy being around other people

• He believes that he has a connection to other people

In which circumstance is it most accurate to describe a harvest as prolific?

• when insects have destroyed the crops

• when there is an especially abundant output

• when enough laborers are available to collect it

• when most of the seeds in the ground produce plants

If a person witnesses multitudes, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of multitudes.

• An amazingly emotional experience has begun

• An unusually shocking event has transpired

• An incredibly beautiful scene has occurred

• An extremely large crowd has gathered

If a city street can correctly be described as teeming, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of teeming.

• It is covered in snow

• It is swarming with people

• It has traffic going both ways

• It is in desperate need of repair

A camper has _______ space than a tent. 

• ampler
• vast
• prolific
• teeming

The ocean is a _______ unexplored environment. 

• breadth
• ampler
• vast
• multitudes

His _________ of experience included education, internships, and job shadowing. 

• vast
• teeming 
• prolific 
• breadth