We Real Cool

“We Real Cool” is written about what group of people?

• Teachers

• Pool players

• Bar owners

• Congressmen

What is the phrase “strike straight” in reference to in “We Real Cool”?

• Fighting

• Gambling

• Playing pool

• Bowling balls

What is the BEST synonym for the word “lurk” in “We Real Cool”?

• Hide

• Show

• Loiter

• Wait

Where is the poem “We Real Cool” set?

• The Golden Shovel

• The Silver Spoon

• The Bronze Sword

• The Gilded Lily

What is NOT an example of the theme of rebellion in “We Real Cool”?

• “Left school”

• “Sing sin”

• “Die soon”

• None of the above

How old (approximately) are the pool players in the poem “We Real Cool”?

• Elderly

• Young adults

• Young children

• Middle-aged adults

What is the main theme of the poem 'We Real Cool'?

• A) Success

• B) Rebellion

• C) Love

• D) Nature

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'We Real Cool'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Alliteration

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Onomatopoeia

What does the phrase 'die soon' suggest in the poem 'We Real Cool'?

• A) Longevity

• B) Impending doom

• C) Happiness

• D) Wealth

Who is the author of 'We Real Cool'?

• A) Langston Hughes

• B) Gwendolyn Brooks

• C) Maya Angelou

• D) Robert Frost