Brown Girl Dreaming Book Test

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13 questions
You may use your book to look back at the poems.
8

In the poem “another way” from Brown Girl Dreaming, what does Woodson’s mother bring home (pg. 167)?

8

In the excerpt from Brown Girl Dreaming, what is the main thing that readers learn about Odella, Woodson’s older sister?

8

Part A In the poem “brooklyn rain” from Brown Girl Dreaming, how does Woodson feel about staying indoors (page 165)?

9

Part B Which line or lines in “brooklyn rain” from Brown Girl Dreaming most clearly support the answer to Part A?

8

Part A In the excerpt from Brown Girl Dreaming, what is Woodson always doing?

9

Part B Which quotation from Brown Girl Dreaming most clearly supports the answer to Part A?

8

In "god's promise," how do the three siblings feel about "Coraandhersisters" playing on their swings when they can't go outside on Sundays in Brown Girl Dreaming (pg. 128)?

9

From what point of view is Brown Girl Dreaming told?

8

What is the correct figurative language given in the line in Brown Girl Dreaming?
"the hiss of the iron" (p. 108)

8

What is the correct figurative language given in the line in Brown Girl Dreaming?
"the weekend ahead is already calling us..." (p. 78)

8

What is the correct figurative language given in the line in Brown Girl Dreaming?
"Saturday night smells of biscuits and burning hair." (p. 83)

8

What is the correct figurative language given in the line in Brown Girl Dreaming?
"My sisters voice settles like a hand on my shoulder." (p. 84)

1

Name one of your favorite poems and explain why.