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The fish "have no pathway where they go" (line 5) because they are swimming in water. How does the speaker seem to feel about this situation?

• A.pathetic
• B.natural
• C.dangerous
• D.intelligent
• E.backward

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Lorraine Hansbury wrote A RAISIN IN THE SUN, a play about an African American family. She took her title from this poem.
Based on this information and the comparisons in the poem, what is the play's plot likely to be?

• A.careers
• B.positive relationships
• C.nutrition
• D.past
• E.struggles

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Makeba's music is described as having a wider range of colors than just the two most singers use (lines 16-18). What does this statement reveal about her music?

• A.The emotions in her music are complex and subtle.
• B.Her music is from South Africa.
• C.She sings about exotic places, not about her own life.
• D.She sings about many colors.
• E.She sings about elegant and expensive things.

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If Sancho Panza were working in a contemporary office setting, how might he respond to a boss who made a mistake?

• A.criticize the boss to others
• B.smile but say nothing
• C.enlist the help of others to correct his boss
• D.speak his mind but remain loyal
• E.confront his boss and resign immediately

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Based on the character of Grandmother as revealed in this poem, what would she say to someone who was afraid of making a mistake?

• A."If you don't think you can do it, don't try."
• B."If you are afraid, you must not be ready."
• C."Trying is okay, but only success counts."
• D."Wait until you are sure you can succeed; you won't be sorry."
• E."Always try; you can learn many things from a mistake."