14. Choose the correct response for the question about the poem you read.

The author creates a tone of regret in the poem "On Turning Ten." Which line best demonstrates the tone of regret? Select all that apply.
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"Disfiguring chicken pox of the soul"
"The perfect simplicity of being one"
"But now I am mostly at the window"
"You tell me it is too early to be looking back"
15. Choose the correct response for the question about the poem you read.

In "Hanging Fire," the recurring line "and momma's in the bedroom with the door closed" creates the feeling of
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confidence.
connection.
isolation.
poverty.
16. Choose the correct response for the question about the novel excerpt you read.

In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, the speaker states she felt like crying when she heard the lines "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." What did she feel was keeping her from being the master of her fate?
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growing up in the South.
the prejudice against her race.
being outperformed by Henry Reed.
dropping out of school in the eighth grade.
17. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.

Susan's mother refused to buy her more candy, so Susan walked away sullenly.
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happily.
relieved.
resentfully.
surprised.