'Sympathy' Quiz

What does the caged bird symbolize in the poem?

• Oppression and lack of freedom

• Happiness and contentment

• Freedom and independence

• Love and companionship

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the free bird symbolize in the poem?

• Freedom and independence

• Lack of opportunity and hope

• Imprisonment and restriction

• Sadness and despair

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the song of the caged bird represent?

• Symbolism of wealth and prosperity

• Symbolism of happiness and joy

• Symbolism of sadness and despair

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main theme of the poem?

• Science and technology

• Love and romance

• Empathy and understanding

• Adventure and exploration

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

How does the historical context of the poem relate to the theme of freedom?

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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What societal issues might have influenced the writing of the poem?

• Technological advancements and innovation

• Racial discrimination, oppression, and inequality

• Economic prosperity and stability

• Environmental conservation and sustainability

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

Who is the author of the poem "Sympathy"?

• Paul Laurence Dunbar
• Maya Angelou
• Langston Hughes
• Paul Wesley

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is the significance of the title "Sympathy" in the context of the poem?

• • sensibility and

  • togetherness

• Pity and understanding

• • Suffering in silence

• • Compassion for nature

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is the connotation of the underlined word as it is used in the poem?

'When the first bird sings and the first bus opes, and the faint perfume from its chalice steals'

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• It has no connotation

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the definition of 'glee'?

• a type of bird

• a type of tree

• a form of exercise

• a feeling of great happiness or pleasure

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4