Langston Hughes' 'I, Too, Sing America' Poem Quiz
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Langston Hughes' 'I, Too, Sing America' Poem Quiz

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What is the main argument of the speaker in the text?

  • Black and white communities should remain separate to maintain cultural traditions.
  • White people have always recognized and appreciated black contributions to American life.
  • Black contributions to American culture have been consciously erased by white people. (correct)
  • Black people have never made any significant contributions to American history.

    • How does the speaker characterize his relationship with the white community in the text?

  • Competitive and antagonistic
  • Intimate and familial (correct)
  • Collaborative and equal
  • Distant and hostile

    • What is the significance of the line 'I, too, sing America' in the text?

  • The speaker agrees with Whitman's exclusion of black people in the American 'song.'
  • The speaker highlights the superiority of white culture over black culture.
  • The speaker suggests that black people should create their own separate identity outside of America.
  • The speaker rejects the idea that black people are not part of American life. (correct)

    • What does the speaker mean by being 'the darker brother' in the text?

    <p>Acknowledging his place in the same family as white people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the text, what does the phrase 'forced to eat in the kitchen / when company comes' represent?

    <p>A metaphor for segregation and exclusion by white society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the speaker view the erasure of black contributions to American life in the text?

    <p>As a deliberate act by white individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the speaker in the poem 'I, Too, Sing America' feel about his American identity?

    <p>He embraces it despite being marginalized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of Langston Hughes' poem 'I, Too, Sing America'?

    <p>Racism and oppression experienced by African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Langston Hughes turn to poetry as a form of expression?

    <p>To denounce racism and oppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the poem 'I, Too, Sing America' convey about the speaker's place in American society?

    <p>He is entirely rejected and isolated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What message does 'I, Too' convey about the beauty and strength of black people?

    <p>They are powerful and resilient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical period was Langston Hughes' poem 'I, Too, Sing America' published in?

    <p>Harlem Renaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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