Literature 11B | EXAMS – Flashcards
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EXAM 1
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1. What were the major cultural features that the Puritans brought with them to New England? the importance of education hard work self-reliance
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All of the answer choices are correct.
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2. Complete the analogy. unskilled : expertise :: vivacious : intensity retired : enjoyment apathetic : knowledge
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tacky : taste
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3. Complete the analogy. perish : die :: clarify : muddle inspire : insult ignore : oversee
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fabricate : lie
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4. Complete the analogy. infantile : immature :: absurd : hilarious unwise : clever grand : ordinary
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outstanding : impressive
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5. The persuasive appeal Patrick Henry uses in his speech to the Second Virginia Convention is mostly _____. logical skeptical traditional
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emotional
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6. A summary of Patrick Henry's speech to the Second Virginia Convention would include __________. a. the main idea that separation between America and Great Britain would happen sometime b. the main idea that separation between America and Great Britain needed to happen now b. a long analysis of the speech including citations and quotes from the original work c. the main idea that separation between America and Great Britain was not a good idea
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b. the main idea that separation between America and Great Britain needed to happen now
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7. How did Native Americans view their relationship with the world around them? The Earth was something given as a gift for man to do with as he pleased. They viewed the world as a threatening place. Man was better than the natural world.
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Man was dependent on nature.
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8. Complete the analogy. convict : guilty :: clock : digital film : lengthy parachute : heavy
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graduate : accomplished
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9. What would be the purpose behind the publication of an almanac? to persuade, similar to today's advertisements to explain, inform and entertain, similar to today's magazines to entertain, similar to today's comic books
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to explain or inform, similar to today's encyclopedias
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10. Why did the Puritans adopt a plain style in their writing? They had sworn off the idolatry and showmanship of the Church of England. They couldn't write very well. They did not have access to good education in England.
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They felt that simple writing was better for simple minds.
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11. What rhetorical device is being used in this quote? "Our petitions have been slighted, our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne." hyperbole rhetorical question diction
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parallelism
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12. Puritan writing contains numerous allusions to what literary work? Lincoln's Inaugural Address Plato's Republic The Declaration of Independence
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the Bible
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13. How did Native Americans' religious views lead to conflict with Europeans? they felt that all Europeans should adapt to their way of thinking they did not hesitate to kill all newcomers they freely gave land to whomever needed it
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they did not believe man could buy and sell land
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14. What kind of tool would best serve you if you were studying the literature of a certain time period in American culture? a pictorial representation music of the period an author study
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a timeline of historical events
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15. What aspect of the Chesapeake Bay colonies led to their enormous success? the shipping routes on the Chesapeake bay the cooperative nature of the Native Americans there the discovery of gold in the colony
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their cultivation of tobacco as a cash crop
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16. How did the publication of almanacs contribute to colonial culture? There were puzzles included. Colonists used the articles for information. Some of the almanacs were printed by Benjamin Franklin.
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The almanacs used aphorisms to emphasize hard work and self-reliance.
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17. Puritan writing infused the daily life of the author with what context? landscape the arts Nature
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religion and faith
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18. Which colonies formed a confederation for common defense as the first militia for America? Chesapeake Bay Middle Colonies Lower South
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New England
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19. What was the greatest factor of Puritan culture that helped them survive the harsh winters and warfare with Native Americans in the New England colonies? their classically trained education their faith their Indian guides
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their solidly built ships
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20. Complete the analogy. infinite : limited :: restored : renewed beloved : admired destroyed : ruined
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valid : illegitimate
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21. Which of the following accurately describes the writings of the Puritan authors of the period? self-important and sarcastic verbose and overly elegant anti-religious and extremely critical
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plain and straightforward
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22. Complete the analogy. ballad : song :: burial : death meal : restaurant party : politician
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mammal : animal
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23. Choose an example of an archetype that occurs in the Native American mythology that you read. A young woman is tempted by evil and must resist it. A hero goes on a journey to complete a quest. A man must win a contest to marry the woman he loves.
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A woman creates the Earth.
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24. Why were narratives so important in early colonial days? (Select all that apply.) The details were vague and the subject matter was not something people were reading.
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a. They provided insight about the courage and determination of early Americans. b. They expressed firsthand accounts of cultural conflicts. c. They gave expositions on cruelty and injustice.
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25. William Bradford's diction can be confusing if it is not studied. What would the archaic word lamentable be similar to in modern vocabulary? cheap with livestock full of song
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sad
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26. Cultural myths are important because __________. (Select all that apply.) they explain man's role in the world they are historically accurate
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they explain how things in the universe work they provide links between the generations
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27. What rhetorical device is being used in this quote? "He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burned our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. hyperbole diction rhetorical question
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connotative language
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28. In Native American culture, myths are the same as _____ because they present supernatural events and beings and articulate the values and beliefs of a cultural group. animals landscape warriors
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religion
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29. Complete the analogy. rifle : gun :: trombone : orchestra sin : blessing memory : prediction
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van : automobile
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30. What factors contributed to warfare between the colonists and the Native Americans? (Select all that apply.) a. the chants and stories of Native Americans c. the Native American worship of animals and nature
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b. the Native American idea of common ownership of land d. the British ceding territories to the US without Native American consent
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31. What factors contributed greatly in pushing the American colonies to declare war with England? (Select all that apply.) b. the importation of slaves to the colonies c. the example of republicanism in England by political opposition leaders
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a. the French and Indian war fostering a sense of American unity among the colonists d. increased British presence in the lives of Americans
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32. Why was there such a push in the late 18th century to "civilize" Native Americans? More American parents could adopt Native American children if tribes were "civilized." More Native Americans could go to school in London if they were "civilized." Native Americans could be trained for the army if they were "civilized."
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It was thought to be a "moral" solution to the Indian problem.
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33. What do the Iroquois myths suggest about their relationship with nature? The Iroquois blamed nature for all of their problems. Nature held a distant relationship with man. The Iroquois put a price on nature and sold their land.
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The Iroquois worshipped nature and all living things.
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34.Why do so many Native American stories involve animals? (Select all that apply.) The animals told them their stories. The storyteller of a tribe kept many pet animals.
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The Native American way of life and survival was tied to nature. The Native Americans worshiped the spirits they thought to inhabit all animals.
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35. What archetype is present in Native American myths as well as in myths from other cultures? figurative language theme human emotion
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the hero
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36. Complete the analogy. combatant : fighter :: palace : hut knife : sword horse : carriage
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queen : monarch
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37. What poetry device is contained in the following lines? (Select all that apply.) A sidewalk cracked and splintered lay, in cement stone of foggy gray. inversion tone hyperbole
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couplet
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38. What was ironic about the relationship of Great Britain and American during the French and Indian War? The war was between the French and the Indians. British soldiers took up residence in American homes. The war was between France and England.
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British soldiers trained Americans, such as George Washington, who then became leaders of the American Revolution.
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39. What rhetorical device is being used in this quote? But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? parallelism connotative language imagery
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rhetorical question
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40. Based on the description William Bradford provides in Of Plymouth Plantation, what conclusion can you draw about the early days of the colony? Life was bountiful and there was much celebration when the colony was founded. The colonists were adept hunters and knew how to survive off the land. The local Native Americans were supportive and took in the colonists to live with them.
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Life was very difficult and many people died.
