I Dream a World

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When Langston goes to ​ (a)   he is happy to find that there is less racial ​ (b)   .​

• Central High School

• prejudice

• justice

• North Side High School

• disagreements

• Lawrence, Kansas

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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What would be the BEST way to describe Langston's relationship with his father?

• Close and loving

• Very distant and strained

• Carefree

• Open and honest

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After rising to fame, Langston Hughes tells reporters that he is going back to...

• Mexico

• Lawrence, Kansas

• Harlem

• Cleveland, Ohio

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In Scene 3, Langston's mother tells him that "Dreams don't put food on the table," what does she mean by this?

• She does not believe Langston can make a living with his dream.

• She believes in Langston

• She is very hungry.

• She wants Langston to follow in her footsteps as a carpenter.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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In Scene 4, Langston's mother wants to travel to ​ (a)   for work, but Langston would rather live in ​ (b)  

• Chicago

• Harlem

• New York City

• Cleveland

• Lawrence

• Fort Wayne

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Langston stated that many Black men and women were moving to Harlem to create art. This was called the...

• Harlem Flow

• Harlem Shake

• Harlem Globetrotters

• Harlem Renaissance

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of these BEST describe the environment of Lawrence, Kansas when Langston Hughes was growing up?

• It was a safe and welcoming place for Langston Hughes to grow up.

• Langston made a lot of friends in Kansas

• It was scary for Langston because racist laws were being put into place.

• Lawrence, Kansas was a vibrant and diverse community for Langston Hughes to explore.

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What is the main theme of the poem 'I Dream a World'?

• A) Racial equality

• B) Economic prosperity

• C) Environmental conservation

• D) Technological advancement

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'I Dream a World'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

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In the context of 'I Dream a World', what does the word 'dream' most likely refer to?

• A) A literal dream during sleep

• B) A hope or aspiration for the future

• C) A fictional story

• D) A scientific theory

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