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Lesson Six: Reality and Cynicism in Poetry Answers

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Read the lines from "A Man Said to the Universe."“However,” replied the universe,“The fact has not created in meA sense of obligation.”What is conveyed by the universe’s response to the man?

A
The universe is refusing to acknowledge that the man exists, while admitting a sense of obligation.
B
The universe is confirming the man’s assertion that he exists, while demanding respect from the man.
C
The universe is refusing to acknowledge that the man exists, although the universe does respond to him.
D
The universe is confirming the man’s assertion that he exists, although the universe is doing so in a dismissive manner.
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Which lines from "Sympathy" best convey the idea that physical pain is part of the anguish of imprisonment?

A
“I know what the caged bird feels, alas!When the sun is bright on the upland slopes;”
B
“For he must fly back to his perch and clingWhen he fain would be on the bough a-swing;”
C
“I know why the caged bird sings, ah me,When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,—”
D
“But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings—I know why the caged bird sings!”
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Which best describes the theme of "Sympathy"?

A
Those who are imprisoned do not understand why they are not free.
B
Those who are trapped eventually forget the feeling of being free.
C
The psychological pain of being trapped is greater than any physical pain.
D
Those who break the rules of society deserve to be imprisoned.
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Read these lines from the poem “We Wear the Mask.”Why should the world be over-wise,In counting all our tears and sighs?Which theme is reflected in these lines?

A
Those who record history are arrogant and nosy.
B
People should honestly express all their thoughts and feelings.
C
Only sad emotions should be kept private.
D
It is preferable to keep certain emotions private.
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Which theme is addressed in both “We Wear the Mask” and "A Man Said to the Universe"?

A
People are vulnerable to the forces around them.
B
People hide their deepest emotions.
C
People have a duty to their communities.
D
People significantly impact their environments.
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How are Crane’s "A Man Said to the Universe" and Dunbar’s “We Wear the Mask” different?

A
Crane’s poem addresses the consequences of ignorance; Dunbar’s poem addresses the consequences of hiding one’s true self.
B
Crane’s poem focuses on an individual’s power over the environment; Dunbar’s poem focuses on the individual’s power over society.
C
Crane’s poem suggests that each person is unique; Dunbar’s poem suggests that all people hide their emotions equally.
D
Crane’s poem examines the relationship between man and his environment; Dunbar’s poem examines the relationship between man and society.
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Which is one thematic similarity between "A Man Said to the Universe" and "Sympathy"?

A
Both present an individual who fears his environment.
B
Both present an individual trying to prove his existence.
C
Both present an individual who is injured and damaged.
D
Both present an individual challenging an external force.
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Which lines from "Sympathy" best express the idea that the speaker can relate to the caged bird’s plight?

A
“When the wind stirs soft through the springing grass,And the river flows like a stream of glass;”
B
“When the first bird sings and the first bud opes,And the faint perfume from its chalice steals—”
C
“I know why the caged bird beats his wingTill its blood is red on the cruel bars;”
D
“When he beats his bars and he would be free;It is not a carol of joy or glee,”
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In “We Wear the Mask,” which message is conveyed by Dunbar’s repetition of the phrase “We wear the mask”?

A
that questioning others’ motives is brave
B
that sympathy toward others creates deceit
C
that fears about torture lead to secretive actions
D
that false appearances are pervasive in society
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Which best describes one reason why "Sympathy" is a naturalist poem?

A
It addresses the effects of racism and oppression in society.
B
It gives a description of the bird’s wings as it tries to escape.
C
It illustrates the factors leading to the bird’s imprisonment.
D
It rejects the idea that society influences the individual.

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