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WorksheetsWest Indies U.S.A
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Who is the speaker in the poem West Indies USA?
A tourist visiting the islands
A native of the West Indies
An outsider observing the cultural dynamics
An American citizen
What is the tone of the poem?
Joyful and Celebratory
Satirical and Reflective
Aggressive and Angry
Indifferent and Detached
What is the significance of Puerto Rico in the poem?
It represents the ideal tropical paradise
It symbolizes the influence of U.S imperialism in the Caribbean
It is where the poet lived
It represents freedom and independence
What does the poet mean by the phrase: “ Too much glass, too much concrete” ?
Criticism of modernization
Admiration for infrastructure
A complaint about tropical weather
A desire for simplicity
How does the poet contrast Puerto Rico with other islands in the West Indies?
He highlights Puerto Rico’s wealth and development
He compares Puerto Rico’s natural beauty to the other islands
He suggests the other islands are more modern
He avoids making any comparisons
What theme is central to the poem?
Nature Vs Development
Economic Disparity and Cultural Identity
Love and Romance
Isolation and Loneliness
What is the effect of the use of irony in the poem?
It creates humor
It highlights the negative impact of U.S influence
It softens the poet’s criticism
It makes the poem less serious
Which literary device is most prominently used in the poem?
Simile
Metaphor
Irony
Hyperbole
How does the poet portray the relationship between the West Indies and the United States?
As one of partnership and equality
As a relationship of dependence and control
As one of mutual respect
As a completely disconnected relationship
How does the poet describe the people of Puerto Rico?
Wealthy and Happy
Struggling to find their cultural identity
Entirely Americanized
Content and free from worries
What is the purpose of the poem?
To entertain readers with a story of the Caribbean
To reflect on the cultural and political influences of the U.S on the Caribbean
To provide a travel guide to Puerto Rico
To celebrate U.S dominance in the West Indies
