Poem Analysis: 'Good Night' by Maxine W. Kumin

What does the speaker in the poem 'Good Night' by Maxine W. Kumin say sometimes happens by moonlight?

• The curtain whispers to the shade.

• The stars shine brightly.

• The wind howls loudly.

• The rain begins to fall.

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Why does the speaker say they put on the light in the poem?

• Because they are afraid of the dark.

• Because their bed is too cold or too hot.

• Because they heard a noise.

• Because they need to read.

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

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What does the speaker say they need at the end of the poem?

• A warm blanket.

• A little drink.

• A good book.

• A comforting song.

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What does the speaker do once they see that they are all right?

• Turn on the light

• Go to sleep

• Put out the light

• Call for help

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

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In line 12, the suffix -ly in the word suddenly helps the reader understand that suddenly means —

• in a fast way

• without being fast

• known for being fast

• a person who is fast

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What is the most likely reason the poet includes the figurative language in lines 6 and 7 of the poem?

• To suggest that the speaker’s room is too quiet at night

• To emphasize what causes the speaker to imagine something

• To describe objects that cannot be seen during the night

• To emphasize why the speaker’s room is too dark at night

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Which line from the poem best explains the speaker’s problem?

• that isn’t there by day — (line 3)

• I’m afraid. (line 13)

• I know just what you’ll say — (line 16)

• The reason is, (line 20)

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Which line helps the reader understand that the poet uses a first-person point of view in the poem?

• Of course there’s nothing (line 1)

• except that sometimes (line 4)

• by moonlight (line 5)

• that I’m all right, (line 29)

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What theme does the poet express in the poem?

• Dreams make life more interesting.

• People need to accept advice from others.

• Some problems come from our imagination.

• Some new experiences are more pleasant than others.

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