How might this poem be one that is “Whitman” in its form?

It implements a true and consistent rhythm.

What type of people are described in Mamahatta?

Diverse people from all walks of life.

Only immigrants throughout as this is a poem about the struggles of immigration.

Mostly blue-collar workers without any mention of white-collar or business workers.

Quiet and mostly unfriendly people that work for themselves.

Most likely Manahatta is about –

the opportunities that are for anyone to do anything and be anything.

a bustling city that is constantly moving yet full of corruption.

the complications and benefits of living on an island.

the independence that an island can offer a person.

In Crossing Brooklyn Ferry, what theme does Whitman emphasize through his reflections on the ferry ride?

The connection between past, present, and future generations

The isolation of the individual in society

The dangers of industrialization

The superiority of urban life over rural life

How does Whitman create a sense of unity between himself and future readers in Crossing Brooklyn Ferry?

By addressing them directly and describing shared human experiences

By warning them of the dangers of city life

By listing historical events that shaped Brooklyn

By emphasizing the importance of nature over human progress

In I Hear America Singing, the Americans the speaker refers to in the poem are made up of –

great figures in United States history.

Which of the following is true about the “songs” America is “singing”?

Each person's job/role has a unique song.

People are singing out of sorrow.

People are singing songs instead of working hard.

What does this poem suggest about Americans singing?

Americans take pride in the work they do.

Americans do not understand one another.

People know that singing makes your work go faster.

Each person’s song reflects a simpler time.

In Langston Hughes’s I, too, Sing America, how is the speaker’s real life different from the speaker’s dream for the future?

They are different; The dream life has opportunity and real life doesn’t.

They are different; Real life is full of opportunity but the dream for the future is cloudy and unpredictable.

How is this poem similar or different compared to Whitman’s I Hear America Singing?

They are different; Hughes’ poem takes a view of the negative aspect of America whereas Whitman’s is largely positive of America.

They are different; Hughes’ poem takes a view of the positive aspect of America whereas Whitman’s is largely negative of America.

They are largely similar in that both speak of the positivity of America.

They are largely negative in that both speak of the negativity of America.

Which words in the poem focus on the idea that the speaker knows change is coming?

“They send me to eat in the kitchen”

In section 33 of Song of Myself, Whitman presents himself as experiencing the suffering of others. What is the primary purpose of this technique?

To show his deep empathy and connection to humanity

To distance himself from the pain of the world

To emphasize his superiority over others

To criticize those who experience suffering

Which of the following historical or symbolic figures does Whitman identify with in section 33?

A soldier dying on the battlefield

A heroic firefighter rushing into a blaze

Free verse is best described as -

poetry written without regular rhyme schemes and meter

words and expressions not meant to be taken literally

clues that hint at what will happen later on in the poem

texts that were free to anyone that wanted them

Cataloguing can best be described as -

a list of people, things, or events.

a measurement of how long a poem is in total lines.

a series of the same words repeated over and over.

a way to decipher or interpret a poem’s meaning.

Which of the following is NOT true of Whitman’s background?

He dropped out of school at age 11.

He solely lived in an urban setting.

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45 sec • 1 pt

In stanza 1 of Pioneers! O Pioneers!, what are the pioneers most likely preparing for?

A cautious adventure.

An exchange of ideas.

A fight of some kind.

A big trip.

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45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following examples from the poem might be referring to Europeans?

“Fresh and strong the world we seize, world of labor and the march.”

“Have the elder races halted?”

“Plain I see you, western youths, see you tramping with the foremost.”

“We must march my darlings, we must bear the brunt of danger.”

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45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following lines exhibits a quality most appropriate for a pioneer to possess?

So impatient, full of action.

Follow well in order

Do they droop and end their lesson?

We must march my darlings.

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Which of the following lines encapsulates the idea that the pioneers within the poem were largely American in spirit or American influenced by the creation of the "New World"?

"full of manly pride and friendship"

1. “Come my tan faced children”

“Oh you youths, Western youths.”

“We must march my darlings”

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45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is defined as “emerge”?

Tarry

Pioneer

Sinewy

Debouch

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45 sec • 1 pt

In Mannahatta, Whitman –

contrasts the beauty of the natural landscape with the ugliness of the city.

blends images of nature with the cityscape to emphasize both exist together.

portrays nature as threatening and the city as corrupt.

contrasts the energy of the city with the dullness of the natural world.

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45 sec • 1 pt

Based on this poem, Manhattan might most likely be described as all of the following except-

energetic and alive.

crowded and terrifying.

busy and welcoming.

bright and sunny.

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Walt Whitman Test Review (2/17 test)

In stanza 1 of Pioneers! O Pioneers!, what are the pioneers most likely preparing for?

Which of the following examples from the poem might be referring to Europeans?

Which of the following lines exhibits a quality most appropriate for a pioneer to possess?

Which of the following lines encapsulates the idea that the pioneers within the poem were largely American in spirit or American influenced by the creation of the "New World"?

Which of the following words is defined as “emerge”?

In Mannahatta, Whitman –

Based on this poem, Manhattan might most likely be described as all of the following except-

What is the tone of Mannahatta?

How might this poem be one that is “Whitman” in its form?

What type of people are described in Mamahatta?

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