Poetry & Nonfiction Test Review
Authored by Jill Davison
English
11th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Mother to Son reflect the influence of the Harlem Renaissance?
It focuses on themes of perseverance and racial struggle, common in Harlem Renaissance literature.
It highlights the ease of life for African Americans during the early 20th century.
It avoids discussing race or personal experiences.
It relies on European literary traditions rather than African American storytelling.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the tone of Mother to Son?
Bitter and resentful
Encouraging and determined
Sarcastic and playful
Detached and indifferent
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a central theme of Mother to Son?
The importance of wealth and social status
The difficulties and perseverance required in life
The need to avoid hardships by giving up early
The struggle between parents and children
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What literary device does Hughes use in the line, “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair”?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of the repetition of phrases such as “I’se been a-climbin’ on” and “I’se still climbin’”?
It reinforces the mother’s perseverance and determination.
It suggests that the mother is unsure of her message.
It creates confusion in the poem’s meaning.
It emphasizes the speaker’s physical struggles rather than emotional strength.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the free verse structure of Mother to Son contribute to its meaning?
It mirrors the unpredictable and challenging nature of life.
It follows a strict pattern to reflect the mother’s discipline.
It creates a sing-song rhythm to make the poem sound lighthearted.
It makes the poem difficult to understand.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.11
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the mother compare life to a staircase?
To emphasize the importance of wealth and social status.
To illustrate the struggles and perseverance needed to succeed.
To suggest that life is easy to navigate.
To show that the speaker values architecture.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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