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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn the "Mother to Son", the mother compares her life to a _____riverroadstaircasejourney
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe mother tells her sonto be more carefree.to make more money.to not fall in love.not to give up.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe mother's tone is best described as ...harshfearfulkind and firmindifferent
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the main type of figurative language used in the poem?similemetaphorpersonificationhyperbole
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy do you think the author began and finished the piece with, "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair"?To emphasize an important idea.To show the passage of time.To show that the author is forgetful.To describe the stair.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe author says that "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair." Used in this poem, what does "crystal" mean?transparent and slipperyroughbeautiful and dangerousclear and smooth
- 7. Multiple Choice
The extended metaphor of life being compared to a staircase helps the reader--
feel sorry for the struggling mother.
want a better life for the speaker’s son.
understand that the speaker’s life has been a constant struggle.
realize that the speaker feels as if her life will never get any better.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which lines from the poem best suggest that the speaker is persistent?
It’s had tacks in it,/And splinters,
And boards torn up,/And places with no carpet on the floor-
For I’se still goin’ honey,/I’se still climbin’,
‘Cause you finds it’s kinder hard./Don’t you fall now-
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which line from the poem reflects a lesson the speaker wants her son to learn?
Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair
And places with no carpet on the floor
So boy, don’t you turn back
I’se still climbin’
- 10. Multiple Choice
The 1st person POV helps the reader --
understand the struggles faced by the mom
empathize with the son
reflect on why the son is struggling
the mother and son's relationship
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe stair has all of the following flaws except...torn up boardscrackstackssplinters
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe mother says she is...giving up on climbing.standing still.sitting down.still climbing.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe mother's dialect or manner of speaking makes the poem more _______.funnyseriousrealisticboastful
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho is the author of the "Mother to Son"?Langston BughesLangston HughesLangston WilliamsLangston Shakespheare
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would best exemplify the theme in Mother to Son?Don't put off tomorrow what you should do todayIt is important to persevere when life gets toughDon't be afraid to try something new
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following quotes best provides support for the theme?"Life for me ain't been no crystal stair""Places with no carpet on the floor""Well son I'll tell you""Don't you fall now"
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are examples of dialect EXCEPT"I'se""Ain't""Climbin'""Don't"
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow does the author's use of metaphor effect the reader's understanding of the poem?The metaphor of the staircase conveys to the reader that the speaker doesn't have carpet on the floorThe metaphor of the staircase conveys to the reader that the author steps on a tackThe metaphor of the staircase conveys to the reader that life is an easy climbThe metaphor of the staircase conveys to the reader that life isn't always easy
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the quote "And reachin' landin's, and turnin' corners" show about the speaker in the poem?She couldn't overcome her difficultiesShe was able to move through her obstaclesShe was able to climb a mountainShe needed to keep stopping for a rest
- 20. Multiple ChoiceBased on the poem, what conclusion will the reader arrive at?I should work hard to overcome my obstacles in lifeI should stop trying when things get difficultI should be thankful for what I have
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