Finally Home and Thumbprint

28. Cassie in “Finally Home” and the speaker in “Thumbprint” both —

• F. expect to achieve greatness 

• G. recognize their own uniqueness

• H. want to be accepted by others

• J. feel disconnected from the world

The last two lines of the poem suggest that the thumbprint referred to in the title is a symbol for

• a person's individuality

• an important clue to life's timeless mysteries

• a prediction about the future

• an anticipation of change

Unlike the speaker in "Thumbprint," Cassie in "Finally Home" expresses

• pride in her physical appearance

• a desire for personal change

• a strong sense of self-worth

• a fear of being judged

Cassie in "Finally Home" and the speaker in "Thumbprint" both

• expect to achieve greatness

• recognize their own uniqueness

• want to be accepted by others

• feel disconnected from the world

In "Thumbprint", the repetition of the words "my" and "my own" emphasize the speaker's desire to -

• show appreciation for something that is personal and unique.

• express opinions that challenge accepted wisdom.

• argue that people share some similar characteristics

• make a distinction between scientific facts and personal beliefs.

In "Thumbprint", what does line 6 suggest about the “whorls,” “whirls,” and “wheels” on the pad of the speaker’s thumb?

• They are evidence of her intelligence and emotional depth.

• They represent more than physical identity.

• They reveal her genetic characteristics.

• They symbolize a link to the past.

The last two lines of the poem suggest that the thumbprint referred to in the title is a symbol for......

• a person's individuality

• an important clue to life's timeless mysteries

• a prediction about the future

• an anticipation of change

Unlike the speak in "Thumbprint," Cassie in "Finally Home" express.....

• pride in her physical appearance

• a desire for personal change

• a strong sense of self-worth

• a fear of being judged

Cassie in "Finally Home" and the speak in "Thumbprint" both

• expect to ahcieve greatness

• recognize their own uniqueness

• want to be accepted by others

• feel disconnected from the world

In 'Finally Home', what is the main theme expressed by Cassie?

• A) The importance of family

• B) The struggle for self-identity

• C) The joy of returning home

• D) The fear of the unknown