Freedom's Song (Poetry)

Freedom's Song (Poetry)

Assessment

Passage

English

5th Grade

Easy

Created by

Maria Davila

Used 3+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

What is the central theme of the poem?

  • the challenges of living in the United States

  • the evolving and enduring nature of freedom

  • the importance of following rules in society

  • the power of music to bring people together

2.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

What does the line “The stars on the flag dance at dusk” suggest about freedom?

  • (a)  

Freedom is a dynamic and living concept.
Freedom is unpredictable and chaotic.
Freedom is rigid and unchanging.
Freedom is fleeting and temporary.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

How does the imagery in “a mosaic of tongues” contribute to the poem’s meaning?

  • It highlights the diversity of languages and cultures in the United States.

  • It describes the difficulty of communicating in a large country.

  • It suggests that freedom is best expressed through art.

  • It emphasizes the need for unity over individual expression.

4.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

What tone does the poet use to describe freedom in the United States?

  • ​ (a)  

Hopeful and reverent
Critical and dismissive
Detached and indifferent
Sad and regretful

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

Why does the poet describe freedom as “the rhythm of footsteps marching toward justice”?

  • to emphasize the sound of soldiers during wartime

  • to suggest that freedom is a natural and effortless process

  • to show how freedom requires constant movement and effort

  • to highlight the slow progress of societal change

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

  • What can the reader infer about the poet’s view of freedom in the United States?

  • Freedom is a fixed achievement of the past.

  • Freedom is only meaningful to certain groups of people.

  • Freedom is too complicated to define clearly.

  • Freedom is a continuing journey that involves everyone.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

Why does the poet use free verse to write this poem?

  • to reflect the unrestricted nature of freedom

  • to create a formal tone for discussing freedom

  • to make the poem easier for readers to analyze

  • to emphasize the lack of rules in society

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