Sanmin B6 U9

Question 1

Which of the following is not the theme explored in Linda Pastan's poems?

Accepted Answer

Lost and Found

Question 2

One of Linda Pastan's creed is love her family and friends with all her ______.

Accepted Answer

heart and soul

Question 3

"The former guardian" in the last paragraph refers to _______.

Accepted Answer

the mother

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT Linda Pastan's creed for life?

Accepted Answer

Be an independent person.

Question 5

How many Linda Pastan's books are nominated for the National Book Award?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 6

How old is Linda Pastan?

Accepted Answer

85

Question 7

"Riding a bike" symbolizes _____ in this poem.

Accepted Answer

Independence

Question 8

Which of the following statements about Linda Pastan is true?

Accepted Answer

She takes readers as her friends.

Question 9

The mom in the poem taught her daughter how to ride a bike at the age of ____.

Accepted Answer

27-19

Question 10

Linda Pastan's poems feature ______.

Accepted Answer

understatement

Question 11

The little girl's flapping hair looks like a _______ waving goodbye to her mother.

Accepted Answer

handkerchief

Question 12

What is the main idea of this lesson?

Accepted Answer

A mother's reminiscence

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