Still I Rise

Who is the protagonist of the poem ?

• A black man

• A white man

• A black woman

• A white womwn

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What is the tone of the poem?

• defeated

• angry

• animated

• cruel

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What feeling does the poem's repeated lines - "I rise"- suggest?

• frustration

• sadness

• humbleness

• none of the above

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What does the speaker mean by the "gifts" that her ancestors gave?

• Her children

• Her determination and strength

• Artifacts

• Wealth

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What is the overall message that Angelou delivers through her poem?

• Never resist your oppressors.

• Resist your oppressors and fight for the change.

• Listen and abide to your oppressors

• Ignore your oppressors.

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Which of the following does the speaker feel the least in this poem?

• Hopelessness

• Resilient

• irrepressible

• Determination

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What is one thing Maya Angelou talked about in "Still I Rise"?

• Racism

• Slavery

• Happiness

• All other answers are correct

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In Still I Rise, "Up from a past that’s rooted in pain" is about...

• Racism

• Slavery

• Happiness

• All other answers are correct

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In Still I Rise, Maya Angelou refers to "you", which stands for...

• Nice people

• Racist people

• Her friends

• Her family

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In Still I Rise, Maya Angelou calls herself a "black ocean", which means...

• She is a weak woman

• She is a good swimmer

• She loves the ocean

• She is a strong black woman

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