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Mother to Son

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What does the crystal stair represent?
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the mother's hopes
a perfect life
the son's hopes
a hard life

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Q1
What does the crystal stair represent?
the mother's hopes
a perfect life
the son's hopes
a hard life
30s
Q2
Which one is not an example of imagery in the poem?
crystal stair
tacks
boards torn up
splintered stairs
30s
Q3
Who is the narrator?
the son
the mother
Langston Hughes
the father
30s
Q4
Langston Hughes was a major contributor to what?
the Civil Rights Movement
the Medieval Renaissance
the Harlem Renaissance
30s
Q5
What is the overall message of the poem?
Life is full of surprises.
Mothers will always love their sons.
Don't worry, be happy.
Do not give up even when life is difficult.
30s

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