I Hear America Singing by Walt Whitman

PART A: In the final line, what does the phrase "Singing with open mouths" suggest about what it means to be American?

• 1. that they are diverse, open-minded, tolerant people

• 1. that they want to be heard

• 1. that they are generous and benevolent people

• 1. that they are bold and proud people

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PART B: Which phrase provides the best support for the answer to Part A?

• 1. "varied carols"

• 1. "blithe and strong"

• 1. "what belongs to him or her and to none else"

• 1. "delicious singing of the mother"

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Why are America's carols "varied"?

• because people have different singing voices

• because the singers look different

• because the singers work many different ways

• because there are strong and weak singers

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The singers feel…

• confident

• mournful

• uncertain

• loving

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What does robust mean?

• weak and unhealthy

• steady and fast

• slow and steady

• strong and healthy

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