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WorksheetsDreams Deferred by Langston Hughes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
What does the phrase 'dream deferred' refer to in the poem 'Dreams Deferred' by Langston Hughes?
a)
The death of a dream
b)
The longing of a dream
c)
The postponement of a dream
d)
The despair of a dream
2.
Why does the poem suggest that a 'dream deferred' might 'dry up' like a raisin in the sun?
a)
It's a metaphor for how dreams can wither away if they are not pursued
b)
It's a metaphor for how dreams can lose their flavor if they are not realized
c)
It's a metaphor for how dreams can become sour if they are not fulfilled
d)
It's a metaphor for how dreams can become wrinkled if they are not chased
3.
What does the poem suggest could happen if the speaker's dream is deferred?
a)
It might fester like a sore
b)
It might stink like rotten meat
c)
It might crust and sugar over
d)
It might explode like a bomb
4.
What does the speaker imply when he asks 'do I stink of the deferred dream?'
a)
He is afraid that he will eventually give up on his dream
b)
He is worried that his dream will bring him embarrassment
c)
He is concerned that his dream will not be accepted
d)
He is concerned that his dream will be forgotten
5.
What is the poem 'Dreams Deferred' about?
a)
The consequences of a deferred dream
b)
The disappointment of a deferred dream
c)
The optimism of a deferred dream
d)
The potential of a deferred dream
6.
What is the speaker's attitude towards his deferred dream in the poem 'Dreams Deferred'?
a)
He is hopeful that his dream will eventually come true
b)
He is fearful that his dream will never come true
c)
He is resigned that his dream will never come true
d)
He is determined that his dream will eventually come true
7.
What does the speaker compare a deferred dream to in the poem 'Dreams Deferred'?
a)
A wilted flower
b)
A ticking clock
c)
A forgotten memory
d)
A raisin in the sun
8.
What promise does the speaker make to himself at the end of the poem 'Dreams Deferred'?
a)
That he will never lose faith in his dream
b)
That he will never forget his dream
c)
That he will never give up on his dream
d)
That he will never regret his dream
9.
Which statement best describes the tone of the poem 'Dreams Deferred' by Langston Hughes?
a)
Sad and regretful
b)
Determined and hopeful
c)
Confident and determined
d)
Despairing and desperate
10.
What does the speaker suggest could 'explode' if his dream is deferred?
a)
His ambitions
b)
His hopes
c)
His frustrations
d)
His expectations
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