1) The tone of the poem "Dreaming Black Boy" by James Berry is  a) conversational b) informative c) sombre d) cheerful 2) The following is a theme from the poem Dreaming Black Boy a) Good vs Evil b) Religion c) Intolerance d) Faith 3) In " Dreaming Black Boy", the persona is  a) A young black boy who dreams of becoming a man who travels the world. b) A young man who is dreaming about a better life. c) A young black boy in school, talks about his aspirations and dreams d) A young black college student who is trying to used education as a way out of poverty 4) Stanza 1, lines 6 and 7 of Dreaming Black Boy "I’m no woodchopper now like all ancestors." is an example of a/an a) pun b) idiom c) oxymoron d) allusion 5) The constant of the phrase 'I wish' in Dreaming Black Boy is an example of a/an a) Imagery b) Pun c) Repetition d) Assonance 6) The title of the poem "Dreaming Black Boy"   a) Show that the boy was having nightmares b) Gives information about the boys beliefs and religion. c) Indicates that the boy is a day dreamer d) Provides the context in which the child's "dream" or "wishes" are framed 7) In the poem "Dreaming Black Boy" the persona longs for a) Riches and wealth b) A happy family and a good education. c) Acceptance, a good education, success, to travel and a break from mental slavery. d) For his dreams not to become a reality. 8) The perspective of "Dreaming Black Boy" was written from a) First person b) Third person c) Second person 9) The role of adults in "Dreaming Black Boy" is a) criticize and abuse. b) protect and encourage them. c) interpret dreams d) teach and instruct. 10) What does the poem "Dreaming Black Boy" say about society's position on masculinity? a) Men should pretend to be brave. b) Men should be more open about their feelings. c) Men should not express their fears and concerns in chaotic situations. d) Men are dreamers.

Poem: Dreaming Black Boy by James Berry

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