Song of Solomon

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Why does Macon II sit outside Pilate’s house, listening to the women sing?

A) They remind him of the fields, wild turkey, and calico of his childhood.

B) They make him feel as if he is still connected to his people through Pilate.

C) They cement his anger toward Pilate, his disappointment, and his rejection of her.

D) They make him jealous that his family doesn’t spend time together like this.

2. Why is it significant that Pilate feeds Milkman and Guitar eggs?

A) An egg symbolizes rebirth, and Pilate hopes to heal her relationship with Macon II.

B) An egg symbolizes a cycle, and Pilate understands that Milkman is becoming his father.

C) An egg symbolizes rejuvenation, and Pilate hopes to regain her lost youth.

D) An egg symbolizes life, and Pilate protects Milkman’s life as his father protected hers.

3. Why does Macon II feel grudging pride when Milkman physically attacks him?

A) Macon II has always felt guilty about hitting Ruth; now, he is glad someone has the strength to stop him.

B) Macon II has always viewed his son as belonging to women. Now, he views Milkman as a man.

C) Macon II feels protective of his daughters and is happy for them to see how a man should act regarding women.