I Too

In which year was the poem 'I, Too' published?

• 1935

• 1910

• 1950

• 1926

What does the speaker mean by 'They'll see how beautiful I am'?

• The speaker means that they are vain and believe that others should admire their looks.

• The speaker means that they are confident in their appearance and want others to acknowledge it.

• The speaker means that when others truly see and understand their inner beauty, they will appreciate and recognize their worth.

• The speaker means that they are physically attractive and others will notice their beauty.

Read these lines form the poem, "I Too."

Tomorrow,

I'll be at the table

When company comes.

The poet most likely includes these lines to

• predict social change in the future

• tell where he will eat the next day

• express anger for past treatment

• warn uninvited guest to stay away

In "I, Too", Hughes uses a dining table as a metaphor in this poem. What is he comparing that table to? In your response, how this metaphor adds meaning to the poem.    

What is the primary theme of Langston Hughes' poem "I Too"?

• Isolation and loneliness

• Racial pride and equality

• Love and relationships

• Nature and beauty

How does the speaker in "I Too" express hope for the future?

• By planning to leave the country

• By dreaming of a day when he will be treated equally

• By accepting his current situation

• By seeking revenge on those who wronged him

Which literary device is predominantly used in "I Too" to convey the speaker's message?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Irony

Which word best describes the tone of "I Too"?

• apologetic

• confident

• playful

• respectful

Which of these best states the main idea of both "My People" and "I Too"?

• People should learn to be patient

• People should be proud of who they are

• People learn to appreciate beauty in nature

• People who are unhappy will grow stronger

In which year was the poem 'I, Too' published?

• 1935

• 1910

• 1950

• 1926