Sounder William H. Armstrong

Sounder tries to protect his family against the white sheriff and his deputies, but it is a losing battle: There is no way to protect the family against ________ _____________. Struggling to maintain dignity in the face of prejudice is a major theme in this book.

• starvation

• Equality

• racial injustice

• None of the above

The boy desperately wants an education and is determined to get it. This leads to another significant theme in Sounder: the importance of education.

• True

• False

Sounder is about ___________, and that is a theme of great
importance in the book. There is _________in this family, and that is how they survive. By not giving up, the boy is able to get an education. Despite all the difficulties in his life—the fear, ignorance, and prejudice of the time and place—there is ___________for the future. (One word works for all blanks)

• Disgrace

• Hope

• Truth

• None of the Above

Sounder is a story of seemingly ___________________. The theme of
____________is threaded throughout the book.

• overwhelming loss & Loss

• Fun & games

• None of the Above

is another important theme in Sounder. Despite losing a loved one, the boy and his family never give up. Their _______________always gives them strength to face another day. (The same word for both blanks)

• Fear

• Courage

• Weakness

• None of the Above

The theme of _____________runs throughout Sounder. The family
members show great _______________to one another and to Sounder, and the dog shows great _______________to them all, especially to the father, his master. (The same word for all blanks)

• Hatred
• Loyalty
• Despair
• All of the above

What is the main theme of the book 'Sounder' by William H. Armstrong?

• Racial injustice and family struggle

• Adventure and exploration

• Romantic love

• Science fiction and technology

Who is the protagonist in 'Sounder' by William H. Armstrong?

• The father

• The mother

• The boy

• The dog

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Sounder' to convey the boy's emotions?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Imagery

What role does the dog, Sounder, play in the story?

• A symbol of hope and resilience

• A comic relief

• An antagonist

• A minor character