Red River

Based on details in the poem, which statement best describes how the speaker most likely feels about Max?

• She wishes he would listen to her

• She is jealous of him.

• She admires him.

• She wants to protect him.

What is the most likely reason the poet includes the seasons in the poem?

• To explain the safest time of year to travel by boat on the river

• To suggest when the speaker likes to fish in the river

• To identify the best time of year to make friends at the river

• To highlight when the speaker observes changes in the river

In line 2, “like a fat brown thread” suggests that the river —

• is full of many kinds of fish

• makes a wide path through the land

• is filled with branches

• becomes darker over time

What do these lines suggest about the speaker’s experience at the river?

• The river creates problems that the speaker wants to avoid.

• The river gives the speaker a chance to travel to new places.

• The river provides a way for the speaker to be creative.

• The river can be a confusing place for the speaker.

The river wiggled 

like a fat brown thread 

along the flat quilt of the Red River Valley, 

stitching North Dakota and Minnesota together. 

The phrase “along the flat quilt of the Red River Valley” is used to strengthen the image of - 

• 1. the different pastures along the river

• 1. the hills along the river

• 1. the animals that live along the river

• 1. the many people that live along the river 

The Red River is often described in literature as a symbol of which of the following?

• A) Conflict and division

• B) Unity and connection

• C) Isolation and solitude

• D) Adventure and exploration

In the sentence, 'The Red River flows gently through the valley,' which word is an adverb?

• A) Red

• B) River

• C) Gently

• D) Valley

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of 'its' or 'it's'?

• A) The Red River has it's own unique charm.

• B) Its a beautiful day by the Red River.

• C) The Red River is known for its scenic views.

• D) It's banks are lined with trees.

What is the main theme of a poem that describes the Red River as a 'lifeline for the land'?

• A) The river's destructive power

• B) The river's role in agriculture

• C) The river's historical significance

• D) The river's beauty and tranquility

Identify the metaphor in the sentence: 'The Red River is a ribbon of life flowing through the heart of the land.'

• A) Ribbon of life

• B) Heart of the land

• C) Flowing through

• D) Red River