AS I GREW OLDER

What does the wall symbolize in the poem?

• Social barriers

• Physical dream

• Family

• Freedom

Who is the speaker in the poem?

• Older woman

• Young child

• Black man

• Teacher

What is the central meaning of the poem?

• Love

• War

• Struggle against racism

• Growing up

How does the speaker confront obstacles?

• Gives up

• Fights

• Runs away

• Ignores

What does light represent in the poem?

• Hope

• Fear

• Strength

• Sadness

What is the overall tone of the poem?

• Sad

• Angry

• Optimistic

• Indifferent

What does the "dream" symbolize?

• Money

• Opportunities

• Family

• Freedom

The poem's attitude towards racism is:

• Passive

• Challenging

• Accepting

• Ignoring

The primary imagery in the poem is

• Light and shadow

• Water and sea

• Tree and forest

• Sun and moon

What does "breaking the wall" represent?

• Violence

• Liberation

• Rebellion

• Surrender