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- 1. Multiple Choice
The language in the poem creates a mood of -
arrogance
determination
worry
envy
- 2. Multiple Choice
In line 11, the character's actions are included to show that
But he took off his coat and he took off his hat,
he is starting to feel hot and needs a break
he just came inside from the cold
he is ready to prove it can be done again
he just wants to be done with it quickly
- 3. Multiple Choice
Read the dictionary entry below for the word tackled.
tackled- 1. grabbed hold of 2. stopped by force. 3. obstructed to cause loss. 4. engaged to deal with
Which definition represents the meaning of tackled as it is used in lines 7 and 15?
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the effect of the rhyme scheme on the tone of the poem?
It gives the poem a feeling of cheer
It gives the poem a feeling of sorrow
It gives the poem a feeling of disorder
It gives the poem a feeling of suspense
- 5. Multiple Choice
The poet might end each stanza with the some wording -
to deny the musical theme of the poem
to show the ironic theme in each stanza
to reinforce the theme of the poem
to introduce a new theme in each stanza
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the main message of the poem?
It is best not to waste time trying impossible things.
Everything seems impossible until someone does it.
Try the impossible even if you fail at it.
Be careful because a task may be impossible.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Label the statements in the correct order to summarize the poem. The first statement will be labeled 1, and the last will be labeled 4.
___He said he would see if it could be done.
___People still doubted him.
___He succeeded in doing it.
___People said it couldn't be done.
1,2,3,4
1,3,2,4
2,3,4,1
4,3,2,1
- 8. Multiple Choice
Indicate whether the following statement conveys the author's message -
True or False -
Don't listen to bad advice
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
Indicate whether the following statement conveys the author's message -
True or False -
Think hard before you start
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
Indicate whether the following statement conveys the author's message -
True or False -
You never know until you try.
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
Indicate whether the following statement conveys the author's message -
True or False -
A positive attitude always helps.
True
False
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which two lines in the poem indicate the main character tackles the challenge with confidence?
Line 2: "But he with a chuckle replied"
Line 5: "So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin"
Line 9: "Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that;"
Line 13: "With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin "
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