Multiple Choice

1. C. (Poems 1-3)

2. A. (Poem 16)

3. B. (Part 1)

4. D. (Various poems)

5. A. (Poem 20)

6. C. (Various poems)

7. D. (Poem 39)

8. A. (Poem 46)

9. B. (Poem 59)

10. B.(Epilogue)

Long Answer

1. Candy hearts symbolize the friendship with Hannah, which Kek has relied on to help him adjust to life in Minnesota. Further, it makes Kek proud to be able to give something to someone; this might be viewed as counter to American norms, where one is honored by receiving something instead. (Poem 49)

2. The author weaves together both American and African cultural artifacts throughout the book in order to tell Kek’s story: The title of the book refers to the final lyric in the “Star-Spangled Banner,” while African proverbs are inserted at the heading of each chapter in the book. The title refers to a quintessentially American reference, but it also refers to the bravery and extraordinary acts of refugees like Kek and his family. (Various poems)