America I Sing You Back

America I Sing You Back

8th Grade

22 Qs

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America I Sing You Back

America I Sing You Back

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a central theme of "America, I Sing You Back"?

Love and romance

Healing and reconciliation

Wealth and power

Adventure and exploration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which theme is reflected in the relationship between the speaker and America?

Alienation and separation

Unity and restoration

Greed and corruption

Fear and despair

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the poem address the theme of cultural identity?

By focusing on individualism

By exploring the collective cultural heritage of America

By ignoring cultural issues

By celebrating economic success

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The theme of resilience is depicted through...

The poem's focus on economic growth

The speaker's persistent connection to America

The natural imagery used

The historical references

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which line from the poem best captures the theme of reconciliation?

"I sing you back"

"Your suffering, your losses"

"I have stood by you in the darkness"

"The songs of my ancestors"

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The theme of continuity in the poem is shown through...

The speaker’s disconnection from America

The ongoing relationship between the speaker and America

The focus on temporary events

The emphasis on material wealth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The poem’s allusion to "singing back" primarily serves to...

Highlight the influence of modern music

Emphasize cultural resilience and historical response

Criticize contemporary poets

Celebrate technological progress

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