WorksheetsAmerican Short Stories & Poems Review 1
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 6mins
In the poem "American Hero," how do literary devices like alliteration and onomatopoeia enhance the depiction of the basketball game?
They create vivid auditory imagery that captures the dynamic atmosphere of the game
They highlight the underlying themes of racial tension and social challenges
They emphasize the personal achievements and skills of the speaker
All of the above
What is the irony in the title "American Hero"?
The athlete is celebrated on the court but might face discrimination off it
The game is a symbol of American culture
The title reflects the universal appeal of basketball
None of the above
In the short story "Liberty," the narrator's dog is described as "A black-and-white speckled electric current of energy." Which word best captures the dog's behavior?
Calm
Hyperactive
Lethargic
Methodical
The narrator's aunt mentions, "You're going to discover freedom when you arrive in the United States." What is she implying by this statement?
Her pet will be sent separately and join them in the U.S.
She will encounter another pet similar to Liberty in the U.S.
She will experience freedom in the U.S.
None of the above
Marginalized characters are a significant theme in all of the stories we've read so far. Based on your understanding of the texts, what does it mean to be marginalized?
treated as insignificant, or socially excluded due to social class, race, appearance, etc.
treated with great respect and dignity
treated exactly the same as everyone
none of the above
In the poem "American Hero," what can we infer about the speaker? Consider the lines provided below.
"Everyone hollering
is a friend tonight.
But there are towns,
certain neighborhoods
where I’d be hard pressed
to hear them cheer
if I move on the block."
People are afraid of his celebrity status
He is cheered on the court, but he's marginalized off it
He is not a good person off the court
He hosts loud parties and is an inconsiderate neighbor
In the short story "Liberty," how are the characters marginalized?
They don't feel like they belong in the U.S.
The entire family hates pets
They are spied on by an oppressive government
All of the above
In the poem "Exile," how did the characters feel marginalized?
They were forced to shop at Macy's
They weren't allowed to go swimming
Papi didn't fit in with his fedora hat and accent
Their car drove past the beach house
In "Exile," what metaphor is extended throughout the poem to represent what the speaker's family is experiencing?
Water represents the speaker's challenging journey to assimilate into a new culture
Water and the beach represents the beauty of America's shores
The missed turn to the airport represents the family getting lost
Papi's fedora hat represents how the family doesn't belong
In the poem "Legal Alien," how does the speaker feel marginalized? You may select more than one answer.
He/She feels like a "hyphenated American"
He/She doesn't feel fully American
He/She feels bi-laterally judged by both Mexicans and Americans
All of the above
