The Ball, the Rim, and Him Quiz

What is the setting of the poem "The Ball, the Rim, and Him"?

• A busy city street

• A small basketball court

• A large sports stadium

• A school playground

What action does the player take after stepping up to the foul line?

• He shoots a three-pointer

• He performs a slam dunk

• He takes a free throw

• He dribbles and then shoots

What does the player do after hanging on the rim?

• He celebrates with his team

• He lets go and falls back to us

• He starts coaching the others

• He leaves the court

What is the poem's perspective on street-ballers who have become legends?

• They are forgotten by the new generation

• They are compared to gods walking the streets

• They are seen as negative influences

• They are not as skilled as the current players

What does the repeated phrase "And then" in the poem likely signify?

• The end of the game

• The monotony of life

• The anticipation of the next move

• The player's retirement

What method do you use for analyzing poetry?