A. Read the sentences about the poem and write true (T) or false (F).
I. The poem expresses how he felt like an unforgotten American citizen because of his skin
color. ( )
II. Hughes proclaims that he, too, is an American, even though the dominant members of
society are constantly pushing him aside and hiding him away because he is an African
American. ( )
III. Even though Hughes feels ostracized because of his job in the kitchen, he still sings like an
American.( )
IV. Although short in length, it delivers a powerful message about how many African Americans
have been working in America.( )
V. He hopes white people will be ashamed of the way they have treated African Americans,
and they will realize they are also a part of the country. ( )