Phil-IRI JHS Group Screening Test

Who is speaking in the poem?

• child

• country

• man

• people

Which has the same meaning as the word meddle in the third stanza?

• not accepted

• not allowed

• not friendly

• not recognized

Which of the following are the meanings of the word plea as expressed in the poem?

• I, II, and III

• I, IV, and V

• II, III, and IV

• III, IV, and V

Which social issue is NOT tackled in the poem?

• discrimination

• equality

• independence

• poverty

In which stanza is the uniqueness of each individual implied?

• stanza 2

• stanza 3

• stanza 4

• stanza 5

What is the general tone of the poem?

• angry

• fearful

• gloomy

• hurt

Which of the following sentences does NOT state the theme of the poem?

• We are all unique human beings.

• We are equal in the eyes of God.

• We are the master of our lives.

• We can choose how to live our lives.

What did the author use in expressing the theme of the poem?

• dialogues

• imagery

• repetitions

• symbolisms

To whom is the writer directing this message?

• Those who criticize people that they dislike.

• Those who destroy the reputation of others

• Those who discriminate colored people.

• Those who want to control other people.

What type of poem is this poem?

• Dramatic poem because it can be acted.

• Elegiac poem because it expresses sadness.

• Lyric poem because it expresses feelings.

• Narrative poem because it tells a story.