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Read the following passage from Audre Lorde’s poem “Hanging Fire” and answer the question.

Nobody even stops to think

about my side of it

I should have been on Math Team

my marks were better than his

why do I have to be

the one wearing braces

I have nothing to wear tomorrow

will I live long enough

to grow up

and momma’s in the bedroom with the door closed.

The speaker in Audre Lorde’s poem seems to be _____.

frustrated and angry with the world around her
excited and happy with her situation
frustrated and angry at her daughter
comfortable and content with her body

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frustrated and angry at her daughter
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The correct answer is A "frustrated and angry with the world around her"

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