Quiz on the Colossus of Rhodes and Statue of Liberty

What was the Colossus of Rhodes?

• A large statue of the sun god Helios

• A medieval castle

• A Greek temple

• An ancient ship

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What is the Statue of Liberty referred to as in the context of this text?

• An ancient colossus

• A medieval colossus

• A modern colossus

• A forgotten colossus

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What poetic form is "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus?

• Haiku

• Limerick

• Sonnet

• Free verse

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What does the crown of the Statue of Liberty represent?

• The seven wonders of the ancient world

• The seven seas and continents

• The seven years of construction

• The seven presidents of the United States

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What is the official name of the Statue of Liberty?

• The Lady of Liberty

• The Freedom Statue

• Liberty Enlightening the World

• The American Goddess of Liberty

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What do the broken chains at the Statue of Liberty's feet symbolize?

• The unbreakable spirit of America

• The industrial revolution

• A break from tyranny and servitude

• The construction process of the statue

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How tall is the Statue of Liberty?

• 151 feet

• 305 feet

• 450 feet

• 500 feet

What was the main reason Emma Lazarus wrote "The New Colossus"?

• To commemorate the plight of immigrants

• To raise funds for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty

• To protest against the government's policies

• To document the history of the Statue of Liberty

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What is the significance of the "Golden Door" as mentioned in the text?

• It refers to the entrance of the Statue of Liberty

• It symbolizes the opportunity for a better life in America

• It is the title of another poem by Emma Lazarus

• It represents the wealth of the United States

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According to the text, what is a source of national strength in American society and culture?

• The persecution of Jews in Russia

• The hardships faced by Jewish immigrants

• Diversity and unity

• The number of immigrants arriving through New York City

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