WorksheetsNot My Bones
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why does the speaker in "Not My bones" use repetition of the phrase "glad to be free" in lines 41-42 of the poem?
Saying it several times emphasizes the speaker's happiness.
Repeating the phrase demonstrates Nelson's confusion.
The speaker cannot believe that the situation is real.
The speaker reiterates it because Nelson thinks it is a lie.
Which statement best indicates what "Not My Bones" suggests about slavery?
that it is not fun
that a person's essential nature (who they truly are) can never be enslaved
that it's illegal to make someone a slave
that a person who is a slave does not have the strength or courage to fight for him/herself
The speaker in "Not My Bones" would be UNAFRAID of the idea of death. This is EVIDENCED by how he/she
has already experienced a wonderful life
states that people are much more than their bodies
wants to live in the sky among the stars
has other things to marvel at/look forward to in life
What was ironic and shocking about how Fortune's skeleton was used?
Dr. Porter preserved Fortune's skeleton to further the study of human anatomy.
Fortune wasn't buried in one of the town's cemeteries, like other slaves.
For generations, the Porters used it to learn the names of the bones, but they didn't know the real name of the skeleton they were studying.
Dr. Porter's sons were also doctors.
The author of "Fortune's Bones" likely wrote the article to --
tell an entertaining story about a skeleton
convince the reader that keeping skeletons is disrespectful
give information about the life of and death of Fortune
assure the reader that keeping skeletons is important
The theme of "Not My Bones" can be described as --
souls are timeless while bodies are temporary
our bones are not who we are
our bones don't belong to us
souls cannot be taken away
The author likely included lines 39-51 in "Fortune's Bones" to --
express how Fortune was not just his bones
to tell about everywhere Fortune's bones went
to explain the loss of Fortune's story as his remains changed hands
to tell the story of Larry
What is the primary theme of the poem 'Not My Bones'?
A) The physical body is not the true essence of a person.
B) Bones are the most important part of the human body.
C) Freedom is achieved through physical strength.
D) The soul is bound to the body forever.
In 'Not My Bones', what does the speaker suggest about the relationship between the body and the soul?
A) The body and soul are inseparable.
B) The soul is independent of the body.
C) The body controls the soul.
D) The soul is a physical entity.
Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Not My Bones' to convey the message of freedom?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
How does the speaker in 'Not My Bones' view the concept of death?
A) As a final end to existence.
B) As a release from physical constraints.
C) As a terrifying unknown.
D) As a punishment for sins.
What does the repetition of the phrase 'not my bones' in the poem emphasize?
A) The speaker's detachment from physical identity.
B) The importance of bones in human anatomy.
C) The fear of losing one's body.
D) The speaker's desire for immortality.
In the context of 'Not My Bones', what does the speaker imply about personal identity?
A) It is defined by physical appearance.
B) It is shaped by external circumstances.
C) It transcends physical form.
D) It is fixed and unchangeable.
What is the tone of the poem 'Not My Bones'?
A) Joyful
B) Reflective
C) Angry
D) Indifferent
Which statement best reflects the speaker's attitude towards the body in 'Not My Bones'?
A) The body is a prison for the soul.
B) The body is a temporary vessel.
C) The body is the essence of identity.
D) The body is irrelevant to existence.
