Caged Bird

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English
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The poem alternates between describing the free bird and the caged bird. This structure emphasizes
the contrast between being free and confined.
the similarity between the experiences of being free and confined.
the complicated struggle of being free.
the caged bird and free bird are the same species.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In stanza 2, Angelou uses the word leaps, which is similar in meaning to the word jumps. The use of the word leaps emphasizes that the free bird is
just like any animal
spirited and powerful
graceful like a dancer
conflicted and alone
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In stanza 2, the only rhyming words are ____________ and _________.
bird and heard
stalks and through
rage and cage
sing and tied
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What do the rhyming words rage and cage in stanza 2 emphasize?
the anger that can accompany a lack of freedom
the sadness that can accompany a lack of freedom
that it is possible to feel free even in a cage
that the caged bird cannot sing
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Stanzas 2 and 5 describe the caged bird: "his wings are clipped and / his feet are tied/ so he opens his throat to sing." This shows that
the bird's body is imprisoned, but he refuses to stop expressing himself.
the bird is imprisoned, but he is well-groomed and cared for.
all birds sing the same song no matter their circumstances.
the bird wants to entertain others despite being imprisoned.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word trill most likely mean, based on its context in stanza 3?
strong, confident tone.
another animal of a similar species.
a peaceful song sung by a bird or insect.
trembling or quivering sound made a bird or insect.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Based on the context in stanza 5, "the grave of dreams" can be read as a figure of speech that shows the caged bird
lives in a graveyard
works to achieve a range of goals.
has had to suppress many ambitions
has given up acts as if he were dead
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RL.7.4
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The content of stanza 3 is repeated in stanza 6. This repetition reveals that the bird
has resigned himself to a captive life.
is now content, understanding that life in the cage is safer.
has never known freedom, but understands what it is and hopes for it.
sings a song of freedom that is not heard by others, but he accepts it.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The caged bird can be interpreted as a metaphor expressing the importance of
acceptance
helping others
protecting birds
freedom for all
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.5
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