
Quiz on 'Sympathy' and 'Democracy'

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English
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11th Grade
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Farryn Hewitt
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
The repetition of the words I know what the caged bird feels in line 7 of “Sympathy” suggests that the poet feels —
sad
trapped
lonely
bored
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 10 pts
Read line 11 from “Sympathy.” When he fain would be on the bough a-swing; In this line, the poet uses descriptive language to indicate that the —
bird prefers the safety of a cage
boughs in the bird’s cage do not swing
bird would prefer a tree branch swinging in the open air
perch in the bird’s cage resembles a bough swinging from a tree
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What figurative language is being used throughout "Sympathy" to emphasize an understanding?
Simile
Metaphor
Allusion
Repetition
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 10 pts
Which statement best expresses the primary theme of “Sympathy”?
Independence is seldom worth sacrificing safety for.
Imprisonment makes a person more likely to give up.
Never allow oppression to stop the fight for freedom.
Avoid fighting against forces too powerful to conquer.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
“Sympathy” focuses specifically on —
feeling entrapped
religious redemption
cruelty toward animals
prejudice against people
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Read the following lines from “Democracy.”
I have as much right As the other fellow has To stand
On my two feet And own the land.
Select two words that describe the speaker’s tone in this stanza.
Direct
Cruel
Passionate
Regretful
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Which of these sentences best states the theme of the poem "Democracy?"
Owning land is a basic freedom, and it should be guaranteed to all people.
Freedom is essential for all, but it is not available to everyone.
Letting things take their course always brings change in a democratic society.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
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