PART A: Which statement best describes a main theme of the poem?

A It is difficult to remain hopeful in the
face of adversity

B Social change happens through the
efforts of many people.

C People often do not realize the depths of
their own prejudices.

D Racial prejudice is disgraceful and will
dissolve in favor of equality.

PART B: Which detail from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?

A “They send me to eat in the kitchen/ When company comes” (Lines 3-4)

B “But I laugh,/ And eat well,/And grow strong”. (Lines5-7)

C “Nobody’Il dare/ Say to me,/ ‘Eat in the kitchen” (Lines 11-13)

D. “They‘lol see how beautiful I am/ And be ashamed-/ I, too, am American.” (Lines 16-18)