Sadie and Maud and The Road Not Taken

Sadie and Maude- Part A Which of the following identifies the central theme of the poem?

• People who forgo college are just as likely to find success as those who attend

• Parents can often be judgmental of the choices their children make.

• No matter how hard you may try, you cannot control your fate.

• Following the rules and fulfilling others’ expectations will not necessarily result in happiness

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Sadie and Maude- PART B: Which section from the text best supports the answer to Part A the central theme?

• “Maud went to college. / Sadie stayed home.” (Lines 1-2)

• “Maud and Ma and Papa / Nearly died of shame.” (Lines 11-12)

• “When Sadie said her last so-long / Her girls struck out from home.” (Lines 13-14)

• “Maud, who went to college, / Is a thin brown mouse. / She is living all alone” (Lines 17-19)

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Sadie and Maude- PART A: How does Sadie’s character differ from Maud’s?

• Sadie was a wild child, while Maud was dedicated to furthering her education.

• Sadie wasn’t ambitious, while Maud continued to better herself through education.

• Sadie did what made her happy, while Maud did what was expected of her

• Sadie was disrespectful to their parents, while Maud lived to please them.

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Sadie and Maude- PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A how Sadie is different from Maud?

• “Maud went to college. / Sadie stayed home. / Sadie scraped life / With a fine tooth comb.” (Lines 1-4)

• “Sadie bore two babies / Under her maiden name. / Maud and Ma and Papa / Nearly died of shame.” (Lines 9-12)

• “When Sadie said her last so-long / Her girls struck out from home. / (Sadie left as heritage / Her fine-tooth comb.)” (Lines 13-16)

• “Maud, who went to college, / Is a thin brown mouse. / She is living all alone / In this old house.” (Lines 17-20)

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Sadie and Maude- Why is Sadie's family ashamed of her?

• She doesn't take her husbands last name.

• She has 2 children when she is very young.

• She has 2 children when she isn't married.

• She doesn't go to college before she has children.

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Road Not Taken- Which statement best describes how the speaker’s thoughts in lines 9-12 affect the meaning of the poem?

• The speaker admits the roads are really the same, meaning he does not take the road less traveled but wants his choice to seem like it matters.

• The speaker admits the two roads are really the same, indicating that he will grow confused with age and forget his past choices

• The speaker thinks both roads are actually heavily traveled, meaning that in the end both choices would have led to full lives

• The speaker thinks he took the road less traveled, but is not sure if it has made any difference in his life.

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Road Not Taken- What does the word "roads" symbolize in the poem?

• The street where cars drive.

• A stroll in the park

• Being undecided on a path

• A decision to make

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Road Not Taken- Which statement best describes the significance of lines 13-15 on the meaning of the poem?

• The speaker is not worried he made the wrong choice because he can return to take the other road.

• The speaker is worried he took the more traveled road and will not be able to return to take the less traveled one.

• The speaker understands that taking one opportunity will likely prevent him from going back to take another

• The speaker believes that he will be able to take all of the opportunities presented to him at some point in life

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Road Not Taken- Which of the following best describes a theme of the text?

• Sometimes one must make a choice without knowing if it will be best and live with the consequences.

• There will always be decisions in life, but one can return and make the decision differently if one makes a mistake.

• Following one’s heart is easier than following one’s head, but since decisions don't really matter it is best to follow one’s heart

• Making the most common or popular decisions ensures that one will take the correct path through life.

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Road Not Taken- Which statement best describes the speaker’s dilemma?

• He is lost in the woods.

• He is not sure where the path leads.

• He wants to take both paths but cannot.

• He wants another traveler with him to survey the roads.

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