I Too by Langston Hughes

During what historic time period was this poem written?

• The Civil War

• The Harlem Renaissance

• World War I

• World War II

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How did African Americans celebrate thier culture in the Harlem Renaissance? Select all that apply.

• Through music

• Through literature and poetry

• Through sports

• Through dance and performance art

What was Langston Hughes laughing at?

• a joke

• racism

• Blacks

• artists

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What is a theme of this poem?

• Eating with family builds relationships

• People were racist in the past

• Racism can't oppress people's pride in their culture

• You shouldn't eat in the kitchen

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True or False: Langston Hughes' poem expresses pride in his culture

• True

• False

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True or False: This poem expresses a feeling of hope for the future

• True

• False

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In this poem, what does the metaphor of the home represent?

• a house

• a bus

• America

• a restaurant

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In “I, Too” the speaker does all of the following when company comes except...

• Eat Well

• Laugh

• Cry

• Grow Strong

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Langston Hughes had a complicated background where his grandmother was a slave and his grandfather was a slave owner.

• True

• False

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What is the main theme of Langston Hughes' poem 'I, Too'?

• A) The struggle for equality

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The importance of education

• D) The power of technology

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