Question 1
A theme is...

a universal idea that should be supported with textual evidence

a thing like family or courage

a powerful message that does not need textual evidence because you feel it

usually one word or idea


Question 2
What is NOT an example of theme?

Never judge a book by its cover.

Slow and steady wins the race.

There's no place like home.

Bravery

Question 3
A topic or central idea is the...

subject or idea dealt with in the text.

broader and less specific version of theme.

the subject or idea dealt with in the text AND the broader and less specific version of theme (first two answers are BOTH correct).

None of the above


Question 4
Since the reader holds the meaning of a text in his/her interpretation, he/she should try to support the theme choice with evidence from the text.

True
False


Question 5
"Love" is a theme because it has no opinion, whereas "Love Stinks" is a topic or subject because you're forming an opinion or universal idea about love.

True
False

Question 6
What line best describes who the speaker is and provides context for the rest of the poem?

I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen.
When company comes.

Question 7
What line best reflects the theme?

They send me to eat in the kitchen.

I am the darker brother.

But I laugh, eat well, and grow strong.

Besides, they'll see how beautiful I am and be ashamed--I, too, am America.


Question 8
Based on textual support from the poem, what is the BEST interpretation of the poem's message?

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

All races of people are beautiful and should be considered a part of America.

Racism is wrong.

Love stinks.


Question 9
The previous poem, "I, Too" by Langston Hughes is a reaction to Walt Whitman's version of America presented in this poem. How is the theme or message different in this poem?

The speaker's view of America is much more positive.

There is no real difference in theme.

There are people singing.

The speaker's view of America is much more negative.


Question 10
What is the BEST theme for "I Hear America Singing?"

patriotism

Praising the productivity of individuals and being content with one's chosen occupation in life.

freedom

The American Dream