1. What is the title of Langston Hughes' poem that explores the theme of deferred dreams?

a) "Harlem" b) "Dreams Deferred" c) "A Dream Unfulfilled" d) "The Deferred Dream"

2. In the poem "Dreams Deferred," what is the metaphor used to describe deferred dreams?
a) A shattered glass b) A flowing river c) A heavy burden d) A raisin in the sun
3. According to the poem, what happens to a deferred dream?
a) It vanishes completely. b) It becomes a burden on the soul.
c) It slowly fades away. d) It festers and causes frustration.
3. Which line in the poem repeats the phrase "Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?"
a) "Or fester like a sore—" b) "Maybe it just sags"
c) "Or crust and sugar over—" d) "Or does it explode?"
4. What is the central theme of Langston Hughes' poem "Dreams Deferred"?
a) The importance of perseverance b) The destructive consequences of racism
c) The power of imagination d) The consequences of delaying dreams
5. What is the tone of the poem "Dreams Deferred"?
a) Hopeful b) Melancholic c) Angry d) Inspirational
6. What does the line "Does it stink like rotten meat?" suggest about deferred dreams?
a) They become repulsive and unbearable. b) They are forgotten easily.
c) They transform into new opportunities. d) They persistently linger in one's mind.
7. What is the impact of using vivid imagery in the poem?
a) It enhances the reader's understanding of the theme. b) It confuses the reader.
c) It distracts from the central message. d) It diminishes the emotional impact.
8. What is the significance of the poem's title, "Dreams Deferred"?
a) It suggests the unattainability of dreams. b) It emphasizes the urgency of pursuing dreams.
c) It highlights the consequences of delaying dreams. d) It symbolizes the power of imagination.

9. In the line "Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?", the word "dry up" can be best understood as:
a) Harden b) Evaporate c) Wither d) Shrivel
10. The word "fester" in the line "Or fester like a sore—" suggests:
a) Healing b) Growing stronger c) Lingering and worsening d) Opening up
11. What does the term "sag" imply in the line "Maybe it just sags like a heavy load"?
a) Droop or bend downwards b) Strengthen c) Inflate d) Ascend
12. What is the meaning of the word "stink" in the line "Does it stink like rotten meat?"
a) Emit an unpleasant odor b) Shine brightly c) Taste bad d) Cause disgust

13. What does the term "crust" signify in the line "Or crust and sugar over—"?
a) Form a hardened layer b) Become sweet c) Crack and break apart d) Become smooth
14. What does the word "deferred" mean in the context of the poem?
a) Pursued eagerly b) Postponed or delayed c) Completely forgotten d) Abandoned
15. What does the term "explode" suggest in the line "Or does it explode?"
a) Burst open violently b) Disappear suddenly c) Expand rapidly d) Ignite into flames

16. Choose the sentence that uses direct speech correctly:

a) She said if she could go to the party b) "I will help you," he said.
c) He asked me to help him. d) They told that they are going to the beach.

17. Which of the following sentences correctly changes the direct speech into indirect speech?
a) "I love chocolate," she said. b) She says, "I love chocolate."
c) She said that she loves chocolate. d) "I love chocolate," she said.

18. Select the sentence that uses indirect speech correctly:

a) "Will you be there?" she asked. b) He asked, "Will you be there?"
c) "Can I borrow your book?" he asked. d) He asked if he can borrow my book.

19. Choose the correct indirect speech form of the following direct speech sentence: "I am going to the movies," he said.
a) He said that he is going to the movies. b) He said that he was going to the movies.
 c) He said, "I am going to the movies." d) He says he is going to the movies.

20. Which of the following sentences uses direct speech?

a) She asked if I had seen her keys. b) "I can't believe it," he exclaimed.
c) He wondered where the train station is. d) They told us to be quiet.

21. Choose the sentence that correctly changes the following direct speech into indirect speech: "Can you help me with my
homework?" she asked.
a) She asked if you can help her with her homework. b) She asked if I could help her with her homework.
c) She asked, "Can you help me with my homework?" d) She asked if I can help her with her homework.

22. Select the sentence that uses direct speech correctly:

a) "Have you seen my phone?" he inquired. b) She wondered if she had seen his phone.
c) He asked if she had seen his phone. d) "Can I use your computer?" she asked.

23. Choose the correct indirect speech form of the following direct speech sentence: "I will call you later," she said.
a) She said that she will call me later. b) She said that she would call me later.
c) She said, "I will call you later." d) She says that she will call me later.

24. Which of the following sentences uses indirect speech?

a) "Did you finish the project?" he asked. b) She asked if I finished the project.
c) "I need some help," she said. d) He wondered if I needed some help.

Choose the sentence that correctly changes the following direct speech into indirect speech: "I have already read that book,"

Answer: c) She said that she loves chocolate.

Answer: b) "I will help you," he said.

Answer: a) "Will you be there?" she asked.

Answer: b) He said that he was going to the movies.

Answer: b) "I can't believe it," he exclaimed.

Answer: b) She asked if I could help her with her homework.

Answer: d) "Can I use your computer?" she asked.
Answer: b) She said that she would call me later.
Answer: b) She asked if I finished the project.

Answer: d) Shrivel

Answer: c) Lingering and worsening

Answer: a) Droop or bend downwards

Answer: a) Emit an unpleasant odor

Answer: a) Form a hardened layer

Answer: b) Postponed or delayed

Answer: a) Burst open violently

The word "veins" in the line "And then run?" refers to:
a) Tubes carrying blood
b) Roots of a tree
c) Rivers and streams
d) Underground tunnels
Answer

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