10 Questions
True or false: The people in the text are singing joyful songs of celebration?
False
True or false: The people in the text are praying to a known god?
False
True or false: The people in the text are gaining and reaping the benefits of their hard work?
False
True or false: The people in the text are playing in the clay and dust of Alabama backyards?
True
True or false: The people in the text discovered they were black, poor, and small?
True
What activities are the people in the text engaged in as described in the passage?
The people are engaged in activities such as washing, ironing, cooking, scrubbing, sewing, mending, hoeing, plowing, digging, planting, pruning, patching, and dragging along.
What are the people praying for in the passage?
The people are praying nightly to an unknown god.
What is the emotional tone of the songs being sung by the people in the text?
The songs being sung by the people have a mix of dirges, ditties, blues, and jubilees, reflecting a range of emotions from sorrow to joy.
What are some of the roles played by the playmates in the Alabama backyards as described in the passage?
The playmates engage in activities such as baptizing, preaching, playing doctor, jail, soldier, school, mama, cooking, playhouse, concert, store, hair, and Miss Choomby and company.
What did the people discover about themselves in the bitter hours as mentioned in the passage?
The people discovered they were black, poor, and small, which led to a sense of bewilderment and constraint.
Take the "For My People" Quiz to test your knowledge of the iconic poem by Langston Hughes. Explore the themes and powerful imagery that depict the struggles and resilience of African Americans throughout history.
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