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Which behavior does Amanda's mother ask her to avoid?
What aspect of Amanda's life does the poem explore?
Which of the following does Amanda's mother NOT ask her to do?
What does Amanda perceive silence to represent?
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Which of the following best captures the central idea of the poem?
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What is Amanda's primary desire as depicted in the poem?
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How does the poem portray the relationship between Amanda and her mother?
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What metaphor is used in the poem to describe the value of freedom?
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What aspect of childhood does the poem suggest is often overlooked by parents?
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What does the poem imply about Amanda's mother's actions?
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What is the purpose of the lines in parentheses in the poem?
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Who is likely addressing Amanda in the poem?
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If Amanda were a mermaid, what would she desire?
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What could Amanda be implying when she expresses feelings of being an orphan?
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What might the bracketing of certain stanzas indicate?
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What age range is Amanda estimated to be?
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Why are stanzas 2, 4, and 6 presented in parentheses?
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Who is likely speaking to Amanda throughout the poem?
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What does Amanda wish for if she were a mermaid?
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What behavioral traits suggest Amanda's age?
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What does Amanda wish for if she were a mermaid?
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Why does Amanda say she is not an orphan?
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What is Amanda's strongest desire as portrayed in the poem?
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How do Amanda's feelings towards her parents influence her perception of freedom?
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Which of the following statements best describes Amanda's character?
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What age range is Amanda suggested to be in?
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What behavior indicates Amanda's young age?
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Why are certain lines in the poem presented within parentheses?
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Which of the following is NOT indicated in the content about Amanda?
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What can we infer about Amanda's relationship with her mother?
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What leads Amanda to claim she is an orphan?
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What does Amanda long for in her life?
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Why might Amanda be perceived as moody?
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How does Amanda's environment affect her feelings?
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What reflects Amanda's overall attitude towards her parents?
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What is the primary habitat of a crocodile?
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What unique behavior does a hyena exhibit when attacking its prey?
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How does the poet differentiate between a lion and a tiger?
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What emotional expression does a crocodile exhibit while eating, according to the poet?
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Which wild beast is referred to as 'noble' by the poet?
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What does Amanda desire most in her life?
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How does Amanda respond to her parents' nagging?
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What does Amanda's desire for freedom suggest about her character?
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What is a common misinterpretation of Amanda's behavior?
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Which of the following can be inferred about Amanda's living situation?
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What does the ball symbolize in the poem 'The Ball Poem'?
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What is the initial reaction of the boy in 'The Ball Poem' to the loss of his ball?
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What lesson does the poet suggest we learn from the boy's experience in 'The Ball Poem'?
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What central theme is addressed in 'The Ball Poem'?
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How does the poet regard time and life in 'The Ball Poem'?
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