Understanding the Poem

The transcript is a poetic invitation to those who are tired, poor, and yearning for freedom, welcoming the homeless and tempest-tossed to a place of hope symbolized by a lamp beside a golden door.

What is the main theme of the opening lines of the poem?

• A call to arms

• A welcome to those in need

• A celebration of wealth

• A description of a battle

Which group of people is mentioned as 'yearning to breathe free'?

• The educated

• The oppressed

• The adventurous

• The wealthy

Who are described as 'tempest-tossed' in the poem?

• Sailors lost at sea

• People seeking refuge

• Birds in a storm

• Children playing in the rain

What does the 'golden door' symbolize in the poem?

• An invitation to opportunity

• A barrier to entry

• A closed gate

• A symbol of wealth

What action does the speaker take in the final lines of the poem?

• Extinguishes the lamp

• Closes the door

• Locks the gate

• Lifts the lamp