Mother to Son and to James Practice

Mother to Son and to James Practice

7th Grade

25 Qs

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Mother to Son and to James Practice

Mother to Son and to James Practice

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Easy

Created by

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

To what does the speaker in “Mother to Son” compare her life experiences?

to a bare floor

to a wooden staircase

to a crystal staircase

to a dark passageway

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How has the speaker in “Mother to Son” responded to her life experiences?

with an intense religious faith

with a hope for a happier future

with an appreciation for what she has

with a determination to keep going

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In “Mother to Son,” what lesson about life is the mother trying to teach her son?

If you never give up, you will gain whatever you want in life.

Your life may be difficult, but never give up striving for your goals.

Do not envy the people who have an easy path in life.

No matter how hard you try, you will still not reach your goals.

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read lines 8-13 from “Mother to Son. What do these details reveal most clearly about the mother? Choose TWO answers.

She has moved forward even when the future has been unclear.

She has often wanted to give up her goals.

She has appreciated help given by other people.

She has been realistic about the challenges in her life.

She has always been confident about reaching her goals.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which line from the poem reflects a lesson the speaker wants her son to learn?

Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair

And places with no carpet on the floor

So boy, don’t you turn back

I’se still climbin’

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on the poem, what conclusion will the reader arrive at? 

I should work hard to overcome my obstacles in life 

I should stop trying when things get difficult 

I should be thankful for what I have 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What sort of message is the mother trying to share with her son?

Your life is going to be very easy, son, so you don't have any reason to worry.

Life is hard. Give up and take the easy way out.

My life has been hard, your life is going to be hard, too. Don't give up. Keep struggling through it

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