Retort and From the People Yes

In "Retort," who is Phyllis?

• the speaker's alter ego- another person the speaker pretends to be.

• the speaker's neighbor

• the speaker's beloved - who he loves

• the speaker's friend

In the excerpt from The People, Yes, why does the white man draw circles in the sand?

• to illustrate his belief that white people are smarter than Indians

• to communicate with an Indian who does not speak English

• to teach the Indian how to use shapes to represent ideas

• to show the outer boundary of the Indian territory

Which sentence best states a main message of the poem “Retort”?

• Always follow your head rather than your heart.

• A person in love does not always think rationally or logically.

• It is easy to fall in love with an unkind person.

• Love happens only when the mind and heart agree.

In the excerpt from The People, Yes, what does the Indian's "immense ring" represent?

• what the white man fears

• the human desire to make art

• what the Indians have learned

• the limits of human knowledge

Which of the following best describes the white man in the excerpt from The People, Yes?

• He makes friends easily.

• He believes he is superior.

• He is a thoughtful observer.

• He knows he has much to learn.

In "Retort," what is the main theme of the poem?

• A) The conflict between love and reason

• B) The importance of friendship

• C) The power of nature

• D) The inevitability of fate

In "The People, Yes," what literary device is primarily used to convey the message?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Alliteration

Which character in "Retort" is known for their witty comebacks?

• A) Phyllis

• B) The speaker

• C) The speaker's friend

• D) The speaker's neighbor

What is the significance of the circles drawn in the sand in "The People, Yes"?

• A) They represent boundaries

• B) They symbolize unity

• C) They illustrate superiority

• D) They depict confusion

In "Retort," how does the speaker feel about love?

• A) Love is irrational

• B) Love is logical

• C) Love is predictable

• D) Love is controllable