Langston Hughes Poetry Analysis Quiz

Who is the author of the poem "Let America Be America Again"?

• Langston Hughes

• Robert Frost

• Maya Angelou

• Walt Whitman

What is the main theme of the poem "Let America Be America Again"?

• The American Dream and its unfulfilled promises

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of education

• The power of technology

In "Let America Be America Again," what does the speaker hope for America to become?

• A land of kings and tyrants

• A place of profit and power

• A land of liberty and equality

• A country of endless wars

What is the tone of the poem "I, Too"?

• Hopeful and assertive

• Sad and regretful

• Angry and vengeful

• Indifferent and detached

In the poem "I, Too," what does the speaker say they will do tomorrow?

• Sing a song

• Eat in the kitchen

• Be at the table

• Leave the country

In "I, Too," how does the speaker feel about the future?

• indifferent

• pessimistic

• hopeful

• hopeless

What does the speaker in "Let America Be America Again" criticize about the current state of America?

• The speaker criticizes the unfulfilled promises of freedom and equality in America.
• The speaker praises America's achievements in equality.
• The speaker discusses the economic growth in America.
• The speaker highlights the cultural diversity in America.

In "I, Too," what is the significance of the kitchen in the poem?

• The kitchen symbolizes wealth and luxury.
• The kitchen is a place of celebration and joy.
• A place of comfort

• A symbol of exclusion

What does the speaker in "I, Too" hope others will see?

• Their beauty.

• Their strength

• Their wealth

• Their intelligence

In "I, Too," what does the speaker say they will do tomorrow?

• The speaker says they will eat alone tomorrow.
• The speaker says they will sit at the table tomorrow.
• The speaker says they will leave the table tomorrow.
• The speaker says they will sing a song tomorrow.