Punching the Air - 1st Section

In the poem "Cacophony," what emotion does the narrator experience as he waits for the jury's verdict?

• Joy

• Calm

• Overwhelming Anxiety and Fear

• Indifference

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What does the narrator compare his situation to in the poem "Slave Ship"?

• A voyage across the sea

• A classroom full of students

• A sinking ship where others can swim to safety but he cannot

• A sports game where the other team is losing

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In "Money," what realization does the narrator come to about bail money?

• It is a gift from the state.

• It brings true freedom without consequences.

• It represents freedom, but at a cost and as a temporary measure.

• It guarantees that justice will be served.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the narrator feel about the concept of justice as shown in the poem "Blind Justice"?

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What role does Umi play in the narrator's life as depicted in these poems?

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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The poem "Hope" conveys a sense of complete despair with no anticipation for the future.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

"Coming to America I" reflects on the narrator's sense of resilience and identity as he faces trials in the justice system.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In "The Last Judgement", what does the narrator wish for the people in the courtroom to see?

• His friends and family

• The real version of himself

• His lawyer defending him

• His innocence proven by evidence

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

In "Family Portrait", what item does the narrator mention that symbolizes comfort and hope given by his grandmother?

• A watch

• A piece of candy

• A warm blanket

• A poem

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why does the narrator feel a sense of confinement or being processed, as described in the poem "Processed"?

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4