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Quiz on 'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main theme of the poem 'I Am Offering this Poem'?

a)

Loneliness

b)

Unconditional love

c)

Material wealth

d)

Adventure

2.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet offer as a metaphor for warmth?

a)

A hot drink

b)

A warm coat

c)

A blanket

d)

A fireplace

3.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet compare the poem to, in terms of providing comfort?

a)

A pair of boots

b)

A woolen hat

c)

A pair of gloves

d)

A pair of thick socks

4.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet suggest the poem can provide in times of need?

a)

Social status

b)

Physical protection

c)

Emotional guidance

d)

Financial support

5.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet say the poem is like when one is lost?

a)

A light

b)

A guide

c)

A compass

d)

A map

6.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet offer to do if someone comes knocking?

a)

Provide them shelter

b)

Give them food

c)

Sing them a song

d)

Answer and give directions

7.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet say the poem can do when the world outside no longer cares?

a)

Help you survive

b)

Offer a distraction

c)

Make you invisible

d)

Provide entertainment

8.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What is the poem compared to in terms of nourishment?

a)

A bowl of soup

b)

A loaf of bread

c)

A pot full of yellow corn

d)

A cup of tea

9.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet say is all anyone needs to live?

a)

Money

b)

Shelter

c)

Love

d)

Food

10.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet suggest the poem can be like in a drawer?

a)

A hidden treasure

b)

A forgotten memory

c)

A cabin or hogan

d)

A secret letter

11.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet offer to provide by the fire?

a)

Warmth and safety

b)

Stories

c)

Food

d)

Music

12.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet emphasize as the only thing he has to give?

a)

His poem

b)

His possessions

c)

His wisdom

d)

His time

13.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet suggest the poem can be like in winter?

a)

A heater

b)

A warm coat

c)

A sunny day

d)

A fireplace

14.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What does the poet say about the world outside?

a)

It is always welcoming

b)

It is full of opportunities

c)

It can be indifferent

d)

It is always harsh

15.

'I Am Offering this Poem' by Jimmy Santiago Baca- What is the repeated phrase in the poem that emphasizes the poet's feelings?

a)

I want you

b)

I love you

c)

I miss you

d)

I need you