Ithaka gave .. marvelous journey.Without her you would not have set out.She has nothing left to give. What is the theme?

Achieving a goal is not as enriching as the experiences one has pursuing it

To whom does the woman in “Hurricane Hits England” address her questions?

African and Caribbean gods of the storm (the hurricane)

What is suggested about the effect of the storm on the woman in the poem?

Feels connected-The storm has made her feel at home in England

Definition of "ancestral"

of, belonging to, inherited from, or denoting an ancestor or ancestors.

Which of the following is NOT an example of courage cited in “Courage”?

a soldier leading a charge into battle

Which of the following is most clearly a theme, or message, of “Courage”?

People show courage whenever they meet the common challenges of life.

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9th Grade Poetry Collection 1 Unit 4

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1
A definition of destined is:
being successful
certain to happen
a final place
a girl's name
2
Ithaka gave .. marvelous journey.Without her you would not have set out.She has nothing left to give. What is the theme?
Achieving a goal is not as enriching as the experiences one has pursuing it
Travel can never be as satisfying as the return home.
Travel can be disappointing if one chooses the wrong destination.
Achieving a goal is disappointing - it never matches one’s expectations.
3
According to “Courage,” what besides courage motivates someone to die saving a “buddy”?
glory
instinct
patriotism
love
4
To whom does the woman in “Hurricane Hits England” address her questions?
characters from modern African and Caribbean novels
characters from classic English and American plays
English and American television meteorologists
African and Caribbean gods of the storm (the hurricane)
5
What does the speaker in "Ithaka" hope for the traveler he is addressing?
That Ithaka reward the traveler with wealth.
That the voyager encounters Cyclops and Poseidon
That the voyage is a long one.
That the traveler gets to Ithaka as soon as possible.
6
What is the meaning of 'awesome'?
wonderful
inspiring awe and wonder
things that make you happy
terrifying
7
What is suggested about the effect of the storm on the woman in the poem?
Feels connected-The storm has made her newly appreciative of the Caribbean.
She plans to return to the Caribbean
disconnected-She is newly appreciative of England
Feels connected-The storm has made her feel at home in England
8
Definition of "ancestral"
having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
relating to the origin, or arising from a common origin.
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically
of, belonging to, inherited from, or denoting an ancestor or ancestors.
9
Which of the following is NOT an example of courage cited in “Courage”?
a bullied child hiding his or her pain
a toddler taking a first step
a soldier leading a charge into battle
an elderly person facing death
10
Which of the following is most clearly a theme, or message, of “Courage”?
Courage is an illusion and is never found in real life.
People show courage when they see others are depending on them.
Courage means facing danger without feeling weakness.
People show courage whenever they meet the common challenges of life.

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