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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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Which best describes the irony in "A Man Said to the Universe"?

A
The man’s attempt to communicate with the universe is ignorant.
B
The universe acknowledges the man’s existence simply by responding to him.
C
The man can only exist if the universe acknowledges his existence.
D
The man is obligated to show respect to the universe.
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Which line from the first stanza of “We Wear the Mask” most effectively uses irony to show social conflict?

A
“It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,” because the mask covers many human features.
B
“This debt we pay to human guile,” because only those who are clever are able to hide their emotions.
C
“With torn and bleeding hearts we smile,” because those humans who are most in pain often cover their hurt and are thus ignored.
D
“And mouth with myriad subtleties,” because it is difficult to interpret the many ways humans use their faces to communicate.
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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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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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How is naturalism reflected in "A Man Said to the Universe"?

A
The idea of the man talking to the universe reflects the romantic ideal that each person is unique and special.
B
The man’s insistence that he exists supports the idea that society has a significant role in forming the individual.
C
The universe’s response to the man reflects Darwin’s theory of natural selection, since the universe tells the man he is not important.
D
The universe’s response to the man presents a cynical view of the significance of humankind.
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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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Which theme is found in both “We Wear the Mask” and "A Man Said to the Universe"?

A
All individuals must search to discover their places in the world.
B
Each person is one small part of a vast and unforgiving ecosystem.
C
People are ignorant to the greater forces in the world surrounding them.
D
People must accept their environments, even if they are not happy.
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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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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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