Mother to Son by Langston Hughes

Mother to Son by Langston Hughes

7th Grade

10 Qs

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Mother to Son by Langston Hughes

Mother to Son by Langston Hughes

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT true about Langston Hughes' life? 
His first poem is called "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" 
He was the first African American poet to support himself through writing 
He was born in Charleston, South Carolina 
He went to Columbia University 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is the main speaker in the poem? 
Langston Hughes 
Son 
Mom
Grandma

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

All of the following are inferences that could be made about the speaker EXCEPT 
She is hardworking 
Her job is high paying
She is trying to encorage her son 
She is likely received little education 

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following would best exemplify the theme in Mother to Son?
Don't put off tomorrow what you should do today
It is important to persevere when life gets tough  
Don't be afraid to try something new

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following quotes best provides support for the theme? 
"Life for me ain't been no crystal stair" 
"Places with no carpet on the floor" 
"Well son I'll tell you" 
"Don't you fall now" 

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

All of the following are examples of dialect EXCEPT
"I'se"
"Ain't"
"Climbin'" 
"Don't" 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the speaker's tone change throughout the poem?
From discouraging to positive 
From joyful to depressing 
From encouraging to negative 
From optimistic to fearful

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