Not My Bones

Why does the speaker in "Not My bones" use repetition of the phrase "glad to be free" in lines 41-42 of the poem?

• Saying it several times emphasizes the speaker's happiness.

• Repeating the phrase demonstrates Nelson's confusion.

• The speaker cannot believe that the situation is real.

• The speaker reiterates it because Nelson thinks it is a lie.

Which statement best indicates what "Not My Bones" suggests about slavery?

• that it is not fun

• that a person's essential nature (who they truly are) can never be enslaved

• that it's illegal to make someone a slave

• that a person who is a slave does not have the strength or courage to fight for him/herself

The speaker in "Not My Bones" would be UNAFRAID of the idea of death. This is EVIDENCED by how he/she

• has already experienced a wonderful life

• states that people are much more than their bodies

• wants to live in the sky among the stars

• has other things to marvel at/look forward to in life

What was ironic and shocking about how Fortune's skeleton was used?

• Dr. Porter preserved Fortune's skeleton to further the study of human anatomy.

• Fortune wasn't buried in one of the town's cemeteries, like other slaves.

• For generations, the Porters used it to learn the names of the bones, but they didn't know the real name of the skeleton they were studying.

• Dr. Porter's sons were also doctors.

The author of "Fortune's Bones" likely wrote the article to --

• tell an entertaining story about a skeleton

• convince the reader that keeping skeletons is disrespectful

• give information about the life of and death of Fortune

• assure the reader that keeping skeletons is important

The theme of "Not My Bones" can be described as --

• souls are timeless while bodies are temporary

• our bones are not who we are

• our bones don't belong to us

• souls cannot be taken away

The author likely included lines 39-51 in "Fortune's Bones" to --

• express how Fortune was not just his bones

• to tell about everywhere Fortune's bones went

• to explain the loss of Fortune's story as his remains changed hands

• to tell the story of Larry

What is the primary theme of the poem 'Not My Bones'?

• A) The physical body is not the true essence of a person.

• B) Bones are the most important part of the human body.

• C) Freedom is achieved through physical strength.

• D) The soul is bound to the body forever.

In 'Not My Bones', what does the speaker suggest about the relationship between the body and the soul?

• A) The body and soul are inseparable.

• B) The soul is independent of the body.

• C) The body controls the soul.

• D) The soul is a physical entity.

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Not My Bones' to convey the message of freedom?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole