LC 1.06 Unit Test: Voices and Viewpoints

How are the speakers in both Shakespearean sonnets alike?

• Both are unfortunate.
• Both are wealthy.
• Both are in love.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What encourages the speaker in "The Rainy Day"?

• He recalls that the sun shines even behind clouds.
• He is able to make a new friend.
• A friend asks about his troubles.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The speaker in "Invictus" believes that the most important thing in life is

• being master of a sailing ship.
• firm belief in God.
• control of one's destiny.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What would the speaker in "Mending Wall" do if he could?

• purchase his neighbor's land
• pay less attention to his neighbor
• remove the wall that separates him and his neighbor

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

In Sonnet 29, how does the speaker symbolically explain the value of the love of his beloved?

• His beloved's love is like the sweet song of the lark.
• Despite his actual poverty, he feels wealthy because of her love.
• His beloved's love is more constant than pleasant summer weather.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the end, the speakers in both "The Rainy Day" and "Invictus" face hardship with    

• a hopeful spirit. 
• financial advantage. 
• the love of a good woman.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

The mood of "We Real Cool" might best be described as    

• rebellious.
• exhilarated. 
• hopeful. 

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

"The Negro Speaks of Rivers" effectively by

• asserting that the rivers were made by African Americans.
• demonstrating his knowledge of each river.
• comparing the survival of his people is like the long lives of the rivers.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In "Invictus," the speaker suggests that the most important thing a person can control is    

• attitude. 
• sense of humor. 
• horror.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which word best describes the mood of "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"?

• reflective
• agitated
• fearful

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5