Exploring My Mother Pieced Quilts

Which detail from the poem describes the materials used in the quilts?

• The quilts are made of silk and satin

• The quilts are made of old clothes and scraps

• The quilts are made of new fabric

• The quilts are made of wool

Identify a symbol used in the poem.

• The needle

• The thread

• The quilt

• The scissors

What does the quilt symbolize in the poem?

• Wealth and prosperity

• The mother's love and care

• A hobby or pastime

• A historical artifact

Which line from the poem is an example of personification?

• "The quilts lay on the bed"

• "The fabric danced in the wind"

• "The needle pierced the cloth"

• "The thread was strong"

Explain the use of personification in the poem.

• It gives human qualities to the quilt to show its importance

• It describes the quilt as a living being

• It makes the quilt seem more colorful

• It shows the quilt's age

Identify a metaphor used in the poem.

• "The quilt is a garden"

• "The quilt is a map"

• "The quilt is a story"

• "The quilt is a blanket"

What does the metaphor "The quilt is a story" suggest?

• The quilt tells the history of the family

• The quilt is written on

• The quilt is a book

• The quilt is read aloud

What does the speaker recall about their mother in the poem?

• Her skill in cooking

• Her dedication to quilting

• Her love for gardening

• Her talent in painting

Which of the following is a detail about the quilt's appearance mentioned in the poem?

• It is colorful and vibrant

• It is plain and simple

• It is dark and gloomy

• It is monochrome

What emotion does the speaker associate with the quilts?

• Sadness

• Joy

• Anger

• Fear