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WorksheetsRetort and From the People Yes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
In "Retort," who is Phyllis?
the speaker's alter ego- another person the speaker pretends to be.
the speaker's neighbor
the speaker's beloved - who he loves
the speaker's friend
In the excerpt from The People, Yes, why does the white man draw circles in the sand?
to illustrate his belief that white people are smarter than Indians
to communicate with an Indian who does not speak English
to teach the Indian how to use shapes to represent ideas
to show the outer boundary of the Indian territory
Which sentence best states a main message of the poem “Retort”?
Always follow your head rather than your heart.
A person in love does not always think rationally or logically.
It is easy to fall in love with an unkind person.
Love happens only when the mind and heart agree.
In the excerpt from The People, Yes, what does the Indian's "immense ring" represent?
what the white man fears
the human desire to make art
what the Indians have learned
the limits of human knowledge
Which of the following best describes the white man in the excerpt from The People, Yes?
He makes friends easily.
He believes he is superior.
He is a thoughtful observer.
He knows he has much to learn.
In "Retort," what is the main theme of the poem?
A) The conflict between love and reason
B) The importance of friendship
C) The power of nature
D) The inevitability of fate
In "The People, Yes," what literary device is primarily used to convey the message?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Irony
D) Alliteration
Which character in "Retort" is known for their witty comebacks?
A) Phyllis
B) The speaker
C) The speaker's friend
D) The speaker's neighbor
What is the significance of the circles drawn in the sand in "The People, Yes"?
A) They represent boundaries
B) They symbolize unity
C) They illustrate superiority
D) They depict confusion
In "Retort," how does the speaker feel about love?
A) Love is irrational
B) Love is logical
C) Love is predictable
D) Love is controllable
What does the Indian's "immense ring" symbolize in "The People, Yes"?
A) Knowledge
B) Art
C) Fear
D) Power
Which of the following best describes the tone of "Retort"?
A) Sarcastic
B) Melancholic
C) Joyful
D) Nostalgic
In "The People, Yes," how is the relationship between the white man and the Indian portrayed?
A) As equals
B) As adversaries
C) As teacher and student
D) As friends
What is the primary conflict in "Retort"?
A) Heart vs. mind
B) Love vs. hate
C) Friend vs. foe
D) Nature vs. nurture
In "The People, Yes," what does the white man's action of drawing circles suggest about his character?
A) He is creative
B) He is arrogant
C) He is confused
D) He is wise
