Justice Ameer reads "A Boy Cries Wolf" by Logan February

The video features a reading of 'A Boy Cries Wolf' by Logan February, exploring themes of queer relationships and societal reactions. The poem depicts a boy crying out for a wolf, symbolizing unrequited love and isolation. The village's silent response and the boy's refusal to acknowledge the wolf's death highlight themes of longing and denial. Nature's transformation and the boy's desperate plea for love further emphasize the emotional depth of the narrative.

What pronouns does the narrator use?

• He, him, his

• She, her, hers

• They, them, theirs

• Xe, xem, xyr

What is the reaction of the village to the boy's cries?

• They stand back silently

• They chase the wolf away

• They ignore him completely

• They join him in crying

What does the boy refuse to do after the wolf lies dead?

• He refuses to cry

• He refuses to turn around

• He refuses to leave the village

• He refuses to speak

What transformation do the crickets and moths desire?

• Crickets want to be moths, and moths want to be crickets

• Crickets want to be flowers, and moths want to be leaves

• Crickets want to be birds, and moths want to be butterflies

• Crickets want to be wolves, and moths want to be bats

What does the boy do in his emotional turmoil?

• He runs away from the village

• He sings a song to the wolf

• He clamps his teeth around his wrist

• He builds a fire to keep warm