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- Q1What is the speaker's problem?He doesn't have any friends.He is being bullied at school.He is bored at school.He is having academic difficulties.30sRL.5.3
- Q2In stanza 5, what did the poet mean by "the tides are changing'?The bully is unable to tell time, and the speaker is making fun of him.The bully is losing power, and the speaker is gaining it.The speaker thinks back fondly at a trip to the ocean.The classes are changing and they are in the hallway.30sRL.5.6
- Q3How does the 1st person point of view affect the poem?It provides sympathy for the speaker.It prevents the reader from hearing the thoughts of the speaker.It reveals the thoughts of both the bully and the speaker.It provides excuses for the bully.30sRL.5.6
- Q4Which line from the poem is an idiom?Your debt has not been paid.But it's coming.Cause I am not afraid.I have the power to make it stop.30sRL.5.4
- Q5What is the meaning of line 4, "I didn't lose any face"?the speaker didn't notice the bully.the speaker didn't get physically hurt.the speaker didn't turn red in embarrassment.the speaker didn't lose any respect.30sRL.5.1
- Q6What does the word "inequality" mean from stanza 6?teasing and meannessable to vote.able to obtain a job.injustice and discrimination.30sRL.5.4
- Q7How do the speaker and the bully differ in their actions?The bully is offensive, but the speaker is defensive.The speaker is offensive, but the bully is defensive.The bully is athletic, but the speaker is not.The speaker is intelligent, but the bully is not.30sRL.5.3
- Q8What is the overall tone of the poem?Optimistic because the speaker doesn't let the bully take his pride.Pessimistic because the speaker is bullied.Apologetic because the bully regrets his actions.Nostalgic because the poem takes place in the past.30sRL.5.7
- Q9Which line BEST reveals the speaker's strength of mind?Your debt had not been paid.Thought I would fall.I fear you no longer.I am no fool?30sRL.5.1
- Q10What is the theme of the poem?Stand up for yourself.Make new friends.Try to compromise.Avoid negative situations.30sRL.5.2