Gwendolyn Brooks (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Who wrote the poem 'kitchenette building'?
Who wrote the poem 'kitchenette building'?
Gwendolyn Brooks
How many lines does 'kitchenette building' contain?
How many lines does 'kitchenette building' contain?
14 lines
What pronoun does the speaker use to represent the residents?
What pronoun does the speaker use to represent the residents?
We
What were kitchenette buildings in 1940s-50s Chicago?
What were kitchenette buildings in 1940s-50s Chicago?
Large flats divided into tiny rooms
Why were kitchenettes often the only option for Black families?
Why were kitchenettes often the only option for Black families?
Housing discrimination & segregation
Which sensory detail does Brooks NOT mention in the poem?
Which sensory detail does Brooks NOT mention in the poem?
Birdsong
What is the central theme of the poem?
What is the central theme of the poem?
Financial hardship crushes dreams
How is the word 'dream' described in the poem?
How is the word 'dream' described in the poem?
Making a giddy sound
What best describes the poem's tone?
What best describes the poem's tone?
Matter-of-fact and weary
What does 'involuntary plan' suggest in the opening lines?
What does 'involuntary plan' suggest in the opening lines?
Their lives aren't their own choice
How does the poem end?
How does the poem end?
Focus on lukewarm water in bathroom
What does repetition of 'gray' in the opening emphasise?
What does repetition of 'gray' in the opening emphasise?
Dullness and lack of hope