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- 1. Multiple Choice
1. Which is NOT a possible meaning of Hughes’ use of the word passing?
manipulation of societal norms to excel
the transitory exchange of a mother and son
life is happening quickly as he ignores his mother
the intentional death of a person’s self-identity
- 2. Multiple Choice
Using context clues, the word “mulatto” means –
the guardian of an African American child
a person who is of mixed race
someone professional looking
a bright-skinned woman
- 3. Multiple Choice
1. Read the following sentence from the text: “… I promised to take my weakness to the movies this evening.” Identify the figurative language.
hyperbole
metaphor
imagery
symbolism
- 4. Multiple Choice
The main conflict that Hughes is challenging is:
man vs. man
man vs. self
man vs. nature
man vs. society
- 5. Multiple Choice
The tone of Jack’s letter is:
remorseful
affirmative
cathartic
sarcastic
- 6. Multiple Choice
In the story, situational irony occurs when:
Jack admits that he will deny his children their true racial identity.
Jack justifies the reason behind his choice.
Jack's mother is in support of her son's decision.
Jack's wife is amazed by how good African Americans dance.
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