Finally Home and Thumbprint

One difference between Cassie in the story and the speaker in the poem is that the speaker--

• is uncomfortable letting others know who she really is

• embraces the qualities that make her different from everyone else

• is aware of her feelings

• questions the importance of her contribution

In paragraph 16, the word nonchalantly means -

• F.

  happily

• G.

  slightly

• H.

  casually

• J.

  thoughtfully

The repetition of the words "my" and "my own" emphasizes the speaker's desire to -

• show appreciation for something that is personal and unique

• express opinions that challenge accepted wisdom

• argue that people share some similar characteristics

• make a distinction between scientific facts and personal beliefs

The last two lines of the poem suggest that the thumbprint referred to in the title is a symbol for -

• A.

  a person's individuality

• B.

  an important clue to life's timeless mysteries

• C.

  a prediction about the future

• D.

  an anticipation of change

27. Unlike the speaker in "Thumbprint," Cassie in "Finally Home" expresses -

• pride in her physical appearance

• a desire for personal change

• a strong sense of self-worth

• a fear of being judged

28. Cassie in "Finally Home" and speaker in "Thumbprint" both -

• F.

  expect to achieve greatness

• G.

  recognize their own uniqueness

• H.

  want to be accepted by others

• J.

  feel disconnected from the world

Unlike the speaker in “Thumbprint,” Cassie in “Finally Home” expresses —

• pride in her physical appearance

• a desire for personal change

• a strong sense of self-worth

• a fear of being judged

The last two lines of the poem suggest that the thumbprint referred to in the title is a symbol for —

• a person's individuality

• an important clue to life's timeless mysteries

• a prediction about the future

• an anticipation of change

Unlike the speaker in “Thumbprint,” Cassie in “Finally Home” expresses —

• pride in her physical appearance

• a desire for personal change

• a strong sense of self-worth

• a fear of being judged

What is the main theme of the poem 'Thumbprint'?

• A) Individuality and uniqueness

• B) The importance of family

• C) Overcoming adversity

• D) The passage of time