'Let America be America Again' Quiz

'Let America be America Again' Quiz

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'Let America be America Again' Quiz

'Let America be America Again' Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

University

Medium

CCSS
RL.9-10.10, RI. 9-10.9, RL.9-10.9

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Standards-aligned

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Tashon Zeigler

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main message of 'Let America be America Again'?

A call for America to fulfill its promises of freedom and equality for all.

A celebration of America's greatness.

A critique of American democracy.

A promotion of individualism over collective identity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Hughes convey the theme of disillusionment in the poem?

Through the portrayal of a utopian society.

By highlighting the successes of marginalized groups.

Through the acknowledgment of the gap between America's ideals and its realities.

By emphasizing America's flawless history.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary device does Hughes use to emphasize key themes and ideas throughout the poem?

Symbolism

Alliteration

Metaphor

Repetition

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Hughes use imagery to evoke the struggles of marginalized groups?

By painting a picture of prosperity and success.

Through vivid descriptions of nature.

By depicting the struggles and injustices experienced by marginalized groups.

By focusing solely on the achievements of the privileged.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the repeated line 'I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart'?

It emphasizes the superiority of one race over others.

It highlights the common experiences of oppression and marginalization.

It promotes the idea of racial segregation.

It suggests that only white individuals are oppressed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Hughes use symbolism in the poem?

To represent America as a flawless nation.

To emphasize the unity of the American people.

To symbolize both promise and disillusionment.

To promote individualism over collective identity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do rhetorical questions play in the poem?

They provide answers to the poem's central questions.

They challenge the reader to reflect on the gap between America's ideals and its reality.

They serve as a form of humor.

They distract from the poem's central themes.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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