What If We Were Alone? — Poem Selection Test Quiz

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What If We Were Alone? — Poem Selection Test Quiz


Froggy Jumps What If We Were Alone? — Poem Selection Test QuizOnline version Poem by William Stafford by Valencia Williams 1 What is the effect of the repetition of these words? a It prompts the reader to ponder the existence of stars. b It emphasizes the idea that humans are alone in the universe. c It suggests that the poet doubts the truth of scientific facts. 2 How does the poet establish the mood in the first stanza of the poem? a He asks a series of questions to create a reflective mood. b He suggests that the sun and the earth are alone to create a gloomy mood. c He mentions the sun to create a cheery mood. 3 Read the quote from lines 6–7 of the poem. What is the effect of the dash in this line? a It calls attention to the idea that space may have the answer to the questions asked. b It draws attention to the effect of exploration on the environment. c It proposes alternate ideas about finding solutions through exploration. 4 Read lines 8–10. Look out at the stars. Yes—cold space. Yes, we are so distant that the mind goes hollow to think it. What theme is suggested by these lines? a Space is too big a topic for people to think about. b Things that look like fire can still be cold. c Human beings want to feel connected to the universe. 5 Read the second stanza of the poem. Which statement best explains how the poet’s word choices contribute to the mood? a Cold and hollow create a lonesome and unfeeling mood. b Beckons and beyond create a curious and adventuresome mood. c Yes and glittering create a cheerful and celebratory mood. 6 Read lines 11–12. But something is out there. Whatever our limits, we are led outward. We glimpse What is the effect of the line break at the end of line 11? a It emphasizes the idea that we don’t fully understand what is out there. b It expresses acceptance of the fact that humans are alone in the universe. c It suggests that human beings have yet to reach our full potential. 7 The shift in topic at the beginning of the last stanza makes the mood of the poem — a less serious b more mysterious c less thoughtful 8 Which phrase best states the poet’s purpose in the last stanza? a To lead the reader to contemplate the wonders of the natural world b To show the reader an answer to the question from the first stanza c To persuade the reader to listen quietly instead of looking at the stars 9 How can the reader tell this is a free verse poem? a The language and rhythm sound like normal speech. b Every line is the same length. c It uses end rhymes. 10 This question has TWO parts. Part A. Which sentence BEST expresses the theme of the theme? a Humans wonder about our place in the universe. b The natural world offers endless beauty. c Humans should appreciate that our planet is unique. 11 Part B. Which TWO quotes from the poem BEST support the answer to Part A? a We glimpse/company. (lines 12-13) Each glittering point of light/beckons: There is something beyond b What if there weren't any stars? (line 1) c The moon rolls through the trees, rise/from them, and waits. (lines 15-16)

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What If We Were Alone? — Poem Selection Test QuizOnline version

by Valencia Williams

What is the effect of the repetition of these words?

How does the poet establish the mood in the first stanza of the poem?

Read the quote from lines 6–7 of the poem. What is the effect of the dash in this line?

Read lines 8–10. Look out at the stars. Yes—cold space. Yes, we are so distant that the mind goes hollow to think it. What theme is suggested by these lines?

Read the second stanza of the poem. Which statement best explains how the poet’s word choices contribute to the mood?

Read lines 11–12. But something is out there. Whatever our limits, we are led outward. We glimpse What is the effect of the line break at the end of line 11?

The shift in topic at the beginning of the last stanza makes the mood of the poem —

Which phrase best states the poet’s purpose in the last stanza?

How can the reader tell this is a free verse poem?

This question has TWO parts. Part A. Which sentence BEST expresses the theme of the theme?

Part B. Which TWO quotes from the poem BEST support the answer to Part A?