Question 1

Why are the events in stanzas 4 and 5 (lines 16–25) important to the resolution of the poem “Assembly”?

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The speaker’s attitude changes.

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The speaker remembers a song.

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The speaker’s classmates stop singing.

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The speaker discovers a new talent.

Question 2

Read lines 20 through 22 from the poem “Assembly.”

How do these lines support the theme of the poem?

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By suggesting that confidence often comes from within

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By suggesting that learning to be responsible is part of growing up

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By highlighting that an active imagination can be powerful

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By showing that recitals can bring people together

Question 3

What is the most likely reason the poet describes the kids as “hyenas in human skin” in line 5 of the poem “Assembly”?

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To show that the kids are noisy and disruptive

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To reveal that the kids are hungry for their lunch

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To highlight that the kids are part of a large group

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To indicate that the kids are concerned about the performance

Question 4

Read lines 23 and 24 of the poem “Assembly.”

The figurative language in these lines help the reader understand —

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how the speaker overcomes fear

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the song the speaker sings

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that the speaker knows many songs

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that the speaker enjoys music

Question 5

The reader can tell that the speaker is experienced at spitting cherry pits because she —

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provides several suggestions about the best way to prepare for the activity

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identifies the number of times she has practiced over the summer

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states that she has spit a pit in her yard

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reveals that there is a bowl of cherries in her kitchen

Question 6

What is one important effect of the rhyme scheme of the poem?

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It creates a rhythm that emphasizes the quick actions in the poem.

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It focuses the reader on the most important words in the poem.

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It helps explain what spitting a cherry pit sounds like.

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It helps the reader visualize the problem the speaker experiences.

Question 7

Which line from the poem best helps the reader understand the meaning of launch?

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Aim for the fence

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One more tip:

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Backbone straight

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Round your lips

Question 8

What is most likely the reason the poet compares spitting cherry pits to playing baseball?

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To help the reader relate a well-known activity to an activity that might be unfamiliar

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To show the reader that some activities are more interesting than others

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To explain that less time is required for spitting cherry pits than for playing baseball

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To show that spitting cherry pits is just as much a team sport as baseball

Question 9

Why does the cactus wren “like thorns in all directions”?

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They help keep intruders away.

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They offer cool shade from the desert heat.

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They are a source of food for the young hatchlings.

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They prevent the baby birds from moving around in the nest.

Question 10

In lines 1 through 13, the poet contrasts the wren’s behavior with that of other desert animals to show that the wren —

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feels comfortable in the heat of the desert

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makes noises that are more pleasant to listen to

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copies the actions of other animals

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worries about the needs of other animals

Question 11

Look at the dictionary entry for the word entrance. Which definition best fits the way entrance is used in line 25?

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Definition 3

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Definition 2

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Definition 1

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Definition 4

Question 12

The photograph below the title represents which part of the poem?

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Lines 8–13

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Lines 25–30

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Lines 1–7

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Lines 14–22

Question 13

The poet uses the word “stickery” in line 21 to help readers understand —

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why most animals would not want to touch the cactus

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how animals are able to find an abandoned nest

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where the wren sits on the cactus to sing in the afternoons

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how much work the wren does to build a nest

Question 14

This poem is written from the point of view of a —

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mother bird

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mouse

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baby bird

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cricket

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