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The Hill We Climb Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
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1.

Identify all uses of figurative language in the line:  “Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true: that even as we grieved, we grew, even as we hurt, we hoped, that even as we tired, we tried, that we’ll forever be tied together victorious, not because we will never again know defeat but because we will never again sow division.”

a)

Personification

b)

Alliteration

c)

Repetition

d)

Allusion

2.

What does the hill symbolize in the poem?

a)

The literal landscape of America

b)

The difficulty of climbing

c)

The challenges and obstacles faced by society

d)

The journey towards unity and progress

3.

How does the repetition of the phrase "the hill we climb" contribute to the overall meaning of the poem?

a)

It symbolizes the ongoing journey toward societal improvement

b)

It emphasizes the physical landscape of America

c)

It highlights the division within society

d)

It proves the tone of the speaker

4.

What could "light" symbolize throughout the poem?

a)

Victory

b)

Wisdom

c)

Freedom

d)

Hope

5.

Which word best describes the author's tone in the line "And yes, we are far from polish, far from pristine, but that doesn't mean we are striving for a union that is perfect..."

a)

Critical

b)

Optimistic

c)

Persistent

d)

Defiant

6.

 Identify the type of figurative in the following line: "Somehow we've weathered and witnessed a nation that isn't broken but simply unfinished."

a)

Zeugma

b)

Hyperbole

c)

End rhyme

d)

Alliteration

7.

Identify the type of figurative in the following line: “Scripture tells us to envision that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree and no one should make them afraid.”

a)

Allusion

b)

Allegory

c)

Personification

d)

Metaphor

8.

Which quote from the poem best represents themes of resilience and hope?

a)

"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it…"

b)

"Somehow we've weathered and witnessed a nation that isn't broken but simply unfinished."

c)

"We are striving to forge our union with purpose…."

d)

“In this truth, in this faith, we trust, for while we have our eyes on the future, history has its eyes on us…”