1. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
The Hymn to the Aton
Osebo’s Drum
Sundiata
Hodge Podge 10 20 30 40 50

2. Correct

3. Incorrect

4. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings – 10 Points
What is the mood of the store in the morning?
Bustling & Hopeful Or
Drab & Dreary

5. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings – 20 Points
How does Angelou react to stereotyped images of the cotton pickers?
She is happy to see them Or
She is angry and defensive

6. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings – 30 Points
Angelou clearly admired and loved her grandmother. Which details show that Momma was industrious and hard-working?
She liked to get up early Or
She could be in two places at once

7. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings – 40 Points
Throughout the autobiography Angelou talks about Bailey. How does she feel about her brother?
She gives several references to “Bailey & I” Or
She refers to him as a chocolate drop

8. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings – 50 Points
What conditions made it necessary for so many black children to travel alone across the United States such as Angelou did?
Economic hardships Or
The ability to travel

9. The Hymn to the Aton – 10 Points
In the opening passage, the rising of the sun is associated with beauty. What is associated with the setting of the sun in the next stanza?
Darkness Or
Death

10. The Hymn to the Aton – 20 Points
What characteristics of the god are praised in this hymn?
Beauty & Benevolence Or
Compassion & Understanding

11. The Hymn to the Aton – 30 Points
In line 33 the poet says, “Thou didst create the world according to thy desire.” According to the poet, what is the purpose of creation?
For the Egyptians Or
Strictly for the King of Egypt

12. The Hymn to the Aton – 40 Points
This hymn was probably composed to be recited. What makes the poem effective for oral presentation?
Repetition that creates rhythm Or
Slight use of parallelism

13. The Hymn to the Aton – 50 Points
Why was this poem written as a praise song?
The King of Egypt wrote it to Aton himself Or
It was found written on a scroll and translated as a praise song

14. Doing your homework makes you smart
Hodge Podge – 10 Points
Which is a proverb?
Haste makes waste Or
Doing your homework makes you smart

15. What is the earliest form of pictographic writing?
Hodge Podge – 20 Points
What is the earliest form of pictographic writing?
Cuneiform Or
Hieroglyphic

16. The Bean Trees, Circus in Town
Hodge Podge – 30 Points
Which are famous epics?
The Bean Trees, Circus in Town Or
Beowulf, Iliad

17. What was the more widely used type of literature in ancient Egypt?
Hodge Podge – 40 Points
What was the more widely used type of literature in ancient Egypt?
Religious Or
Secular

18. Hodge Podge – 50 Points
What is a griot?
Storyteller Or
Storywriter

19. Why is the turtle able to succeed where the other animals failed?
Osebo’s Drum – 10 Points
Why is the turtle able to succeed where the other animals failed?
He uses his strength Or
He uses his smarts

20. Osebo’s Drum – 20 Points How does the turtle trick the leopard?
He gets the leopard to hide in it Or
He tells him a joke

21. Osebo’s Drum – 30 Points
What explanation is given for the leopard’s spots?
He got them from the water Or
He burned his bottom

22. Osebo’s Drum – 40 Points Why does the turtle ask for a hard shell?
He wants to be able to hide Or
He wants protection

23. What characteristics are usually assigned to the animal characters?
Osebo’s Drum – 50 Points
What characteristics are usually assigned to the animal characters?
Competitive & Eager Or
Content & Laid back

24. Sundiata – 10 Points
According to the griot, what different functions does he perform?
He writes stories for the Kings Or
He teaches stories about history

25. Sundiata – 20 Points
What reason does he give for teaching history to kings?
To let history serve as an example Or
To allow the Kings to learn history

26. Sundiata – 30 Points
What does the following statement mean, “the future springs from the past?”
We gain insight into the future from the past Or
The future depends upon the past

27. His animals are all dying
Sundiata – 40 Points
After the city of Sosso is taken, Sundiata and his griot enter Soumaoro’s magic chamber. What evidence do they find that the sorcerer has lost his power?
He is sleeping Or
His animals are all dying

28. Sundiata – 50 Points
Why do you think Sundiata chose to destroy the city of Sosso rather than occupy it?
To set an example to rivals Or
To be a completely feared ruler