What is the significance of the phrase 'City of the Big Shoulders' in the poem 'Chicago'?

It symbolizes the city's strength and resilience.

It refers to the city's architecture.

It describes the city's geographical location.

It highlights the city's cultural diversity.

What does the poet Carl Sandburg primarily focus on in the poem 'Chicago'?

The working-class life and industrial power

The political history of the city

How does the poet address the criticisms of Chicago in the poem?

By accepting and embracing them

What role does personification play in the poem 'Chicago'?

It gives human characteristics to the city, making it more relatable.

It describes the weather conditions in the city.

It highlights the city's technological advancements.

It focuses on the city's historical events.

Which of the following lines is from the poem 'Chicago'?

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

What is the effect of the repetition used in the poem 'Chicago'?

It emphasizes the city's flaws.

It highlights the poet's indecision.

In the poem 'Chicago', what does the poet mean by 'laughing with white teeth'?

The city is mocking its critics.

The city is happy and carefree.

The city is welcoming to newcomers.

The city is focused on dental hygiene.

Which of the following best describes the use of contrast in the poem 'Chicago'?

It highlights the city's beauty and ugliness.

It compares Chicago to other cities.

It contrasts the past and future of the city.

It shows the difference between day and night.

What does the poet mean by calling Chicago 'Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat'?

The city is a hub of industrial and economic activity.

The city is known for its agricultural products.

The city is famous for its culinary arts.

The city is a leader in technological innovation.

How does the poem 'Chicago' reflect the American spirit?

By emphasizing hard work and resilience

Through its focus on individualism

By highlighting the city's cultural diversity

Through its depiction of political freedom

What is the effect of the vivid imagery in the poem 'Chicago'?

It creates a realistic and dynamic portrayal of urban life.

It paints a romantic picture of the city.

It confuses the reader with mixed messages.

It detracts from the poem's main theme.

What does the poet suggest about the future of Chicago in the poem?

It will continue to grow and thrive.

It will become a cultural capital.

Chicago

Quiz

•

English

•

11th Grade

•

Practice Problem

•

Hard

•

CCSS

RL.9-10.10, RI.11-12.5, RI. 9-10.2

+14

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of poem is Chicago?

Haiku

Free Verse

Sonnet

Blank Verse

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to the poem, how does Chicago feel about its reputation?

Sad

Angry

Proud

Sorrowful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What do they like to eat in Chicago?

Pizza

Hot Dog

Hamburger

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What's next to the waterfront?

School

Millennium park

Cinema

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where do Chicago couples love to go on dates?

A restaurant

Cinema

Garfield Park Conservatory

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which lake is Chicago on?

Mississippi

Missouri

Michigan

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary theme of the poem 'Chicago' by Carl Sandburg?

Industrialization

Nature

Love

War

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

20 questions

unit 5

Quiz

•

11th Grade

20 questions

LSA2-4-1

Quiz

•

1st - 12th Grade

20 questions

LO 3 U4

Quiz

•

11th Grade

20 questions

Starlight 11. Test

Quiz

•

11th Grade

20 questions

1ER PARCIAL VCOI I

Quiz

•

University

20 questions

Cause and Effect (So/Such...That) - Writing Exercise 1

Quiz

•

12th Grade

20 questions

Pronouns + Present simple

Quiz

•

11th Grade

21 questions

Appearance

Quiz

•

5th Grade - Professio...

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

54 questions

Analyzing Line Graphs & Tables

Quiz

•

4th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

15 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

4th Grade

Discover more resources for English

15 questions

Making Inferences

Quiz

•

7th - 12th Grade

15 questions

Main Idea and Supporting Details.

Quiz

•

4th - 11th Grade

16 questions

ACT English - Grammar Practice #2

Quiz

•

11th Grade

12 questions

IREAD Week 4 - Review

Quiz

•

3rd Grade - University

23 questions

Subject Verb Agreement

Quiz

•

9th Grade - University

7 questions

Parts of Speech

Lesson

•

1st - 12th Grade

10 questions

FRAIL/FRACT/FRAG = break; shatter

Quiz

•

5th - 12th Grade

20 questions

Subject verb agreement

Quiz

•

9th - 11th Grade

Chicago

25 questions

What type of poem is Chicago?

According to the poem, how does Chicago feel about its reputation?

What do they like to eat in Chicago?

What's next to the waterfront?

Where do Chicago couples love to go on dates?

Which lake is Chicago on?

What is the primary theme of the poem 'Chicago' by Carl Sandburg?

Which literary device is predominantly used in the poem 'Chicago'?

In the poem 'Chicago', which of the following best describes the tone?

What is the significance of the phrase 'City of the Big Shoulders' in the poem 'Chicago'?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English