To An Old Backpack
Quiz by Jasmine Dixon
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- Q1Read lines 3 and 4 from the poem. The narrator's actions suggest that he/she has been-C. gentleD. wiseA. carelessB. generous30s
- Q2Read line 6 from the poem. What does the word brawn mean?A. SizeC. StyleD. YouthB. Strength30s
- Q3Read lines 9-12 from the poem. The poet's description makes the backpack seem like a-A. faithful friendC. useless objectB. friendly petD. vague memory30s
- Q4The words "I" and "my" show that the poem is told from the-C. third-person point of viewA. first-person point of viewB. second-person point of viewD. third-person omniscient point of view30s
- Q5The poet most likely wrote "To An Old Backpack" as a lyric poem to-D. write a song about the backpackB. share jokes about the backpackC. praise the backpackA. try to forget the backpack30s
- Q6What can the reader conclude about the backpack?D. It did not last longB. It was dependableA. It was too smallC. It was treated well.30s
- Q7Which line from the poem best shows that the narrator feels inconsiderate?C. Your service to me I will always praiseA. with straps in tatters, used-up, nearly goneB. It reeks of confidence that you did lackD. My thoughtless acts have left you most abused30s
- Q8Stanza 3 in the poem emphasizes the narrator’s -A. Frustration that the backpack is unappealingD. Negligence for the backpackC. Appreciation for backpackB. Optimism that the backpack will soon have a new owner30s
- Q9Read the dictionary entry. Which definition matches the way exchange is used in line 13 from the poem?D. To give something and receive something in returnA. To return merchandise to a storeC. A place for buying and selling goods or stocksB. To give up one thing for another30s
- Q10The narrator's tone in lines 6 and 7 suggest that he/she is-B. Disgusted with the backpackD. Disappointed in the backpackC. Satisfied with the backpackA. Remorseful for the backpack30s
- Q11The photograph best represents which part of the poem?C. Lines 1-4D. Lines 5-7A. Lines 9-12B. Lines 13 and 1430s