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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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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 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 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 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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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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Which best describes a theme of "A Man Said to the Universe"?

A
Societal forces play a major role in forming an individual.
B
Individuals should accept their circumstances.
C
The universe is indifferent to human concerns.
D
Science is more powerful than human behavior.
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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 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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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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