Who is Diedrich Knickerbocker really?

He is the pseudonym of Washington Irving.

Myths are usually connected to--

a culture’s religious beliefs and traditions

In from Nature, Emerson is suggesting

there is a connection between man and nature

Examples of secondary sources

Biographies, encyclopedias, history books, and text books

5 questions to ask yourself when reading a source

WHO, WHEN, WHAT, IS THE INFO ACCOURATE, IS THERE POTENTIAL BIAS

Adverse effects of industrialization writers pointed out

Widespread poverty, child labor, pollution

Is it possible for a primary source to be unreliable?

Yes a primary source may be considered unreliable

A reason to use a primary source is

It is a first-hand account of an event

Why were the Pilgrims considered radical in their beliefs?

They wanted to separate from the Church of England

According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, nature can be viewed as both a...

direct reflection of the divine, providing a path to spiritual connection,

All of the following are reasons to use a primary source EXCEPT

you want to see what others have learned about the subject

Odaulah questioned that christianity and human trafficking were

Immoral and did not go hand and hand with human dignity

Washinton Irvin created a fake narrator for...

it allowed him to adopt a comedic act that could deliver satire

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1
Who is Diedrich Knickerbocker really?
He is Rip's friend from the Inn.
He is a historian who documented the truth of the story.
He is Rip's daughter's husband.
He is the pseudonym of Washington Irving.
2
Myths are usually connected to--
a culture’s religious beliefs and traditions
made up ideas
life lessons
animals
3
Many of those slaves who were captured went through periods of disorientation and separation from families and violence
True
False
4
Myth is a traditional story
True
False
5
According to Emerson, how does nature affect our moods?
It has no effect on our moods
It confuses and frustrates us
It uplifts and inspires us
It makes us feel sad and gloomy
6
Did the white crew treat the people on the ship with cruelty?
False
True
7
In from Nature, Emerson is suggesting
that people are evil
there is a connection between man and nature
that Christmas trees are the best holiday idea
that using logic is the best solution to life's problems
8
What are the margin settings for MLA format?
1 inch
1/2 inch
2 inches
9
Which social reform movement during the Romantic period focused on the abolition of slavery?
Labor movement
Abolitionist movement
Women's suffrage movement
Temperance movement
10
Where does the story “Rip Van Winkle” take place?
Catskill Mountains
Adirondack Mountains
Green Mountains
11
How many people died during the first winter at Plymouth?
45
25
50
10
12
What did Ralph Waldo Emerson mean by solitude?
Being alone with nature
Feeling lonely
Avoiding social interactions
Isolation from others
13
What was the main reason why the colonists didn't want to break away fully from England?
Desire for independence
Economic dependence on England
Fear of losing protection
Loyalty to the British monarchy
14
Examples of secondary sources
Flag, box, stand, and paper
Letters, diaries, government records, literature, or artwork
Pen, pencil, highlighter, and notebook
Biographies, encyclopedias, history books, and text books
15
5 questions to ask yourself when reading a source
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WAS?
WHO, WHEN, WHAT, IS THE INFO ACCOURATE, IS THERE POTENTIAL BIAS
NONE OF THE ABOVE
WHO, WHAT, WHEN WHERE, HOW
16
How does Emerson describe a lover of nature?
As a philosopher
As a transparent eyeball
As a dreamer
As a poet
17
Adverse effects of industrialization writers pointed out
Widespread poverty, child labor, pollution
All the above
Greater amount of food
Had more money in industries
18
Who is an example of this archetype in modern culture
scooby doo
maleficent
spiderman
dumbo
19
Define DEJECTED
downcast or sad; depressed
a cause for action
strong emotions
failing to fulfill one's duty
20
What does the narrator of Rip Van Winkle describe as 'the great error in Rip's composition'?
he is 'henpecked' by Dame Van Winkle
his unwillingness to work
his love of town gossip
his weakness for spirits
21
Is it possible for a primary source to be unreliable?
Yes a primary source may be considered unreliable
Only secondary source may be unreliable
No primary sources must always be reliable
22
Purpose of Declaration of Independence
Of saragota battle
seperate from great britian
Revolutionary war
pass the appalachain mountains
23
What does Rip Van Winkle steal from his solemn company
Food
Their backpacks
a sip of liquor
Blankets
24
What was Rip Van Winkle's only alternative to escape from his wife?
Running away
Apologizing
Fighting back
Ignoring her
25
How would you describe Rip Van Winkle's wife?
Nagging and demanding
Kind and gentle
Loving and supportive
Patient and understanding
26
What did Ralph Waldo Emerson mean by solitude?
Avoiding social interactions
Feeling lonely
Finding inner peace
Isolating oneself from society
27
What happened to the sailor who mocked the Pilgrims seasickness?
Became the governor of Plymouth
Fell overboard
Died of an illness
Had several children at Plymouth
28
A reason to use a primary source is
It is a first-hand account of an event
It is an interpretation of an event by a scholar
It has no slant or agenda
It is unbiased
29
How did Rip Van Winkle's wife's nagging affect their relationship?
It had no impact on their relationship
It caused them to separate
It strained their relationship
It strengthened their bond
30
What was William Bradford's initial opinion of the Mayflower crew?
Negative
Neutral
Indifferent
Positive
31
Why were the Pilgrims considered radical in their beliefs?
They wanted to separate from the Church of England
They rejected the concept of private property
They wanted to establish a theocracy
They believed in religious tolerance
32
How would you describe the first winter at Plymouth?
Mild and pleasant
Harsh and difficult
Warm and comfortable
Cold but manageable
33
What is the great error in Rip Van Winkle's character?
his laziness
his obedience
his greed
his loyalty
34
Who was Massasoit?
A famous artist
A European explorer
A political leader
A Native American chief
35
What happened to William Bradford's wife?
She left him
She died
She moved away
She got sick
36
What are two examples of an archetype?
Trickster and Hero's Quest
Trickster and Villian
Monster and Vraj
Hero and Villian
37
Is American Indian culture less powerful in writing?
True
False
38
According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, nature can be viewed as both a...
good thing and bad thing
none of the above
direct reflection of the divine, providing a path to spiritual connection,
direct reflection of stars an sun
39
How does the narrator describe Rip Van Winkle?
Hardworking and ambitious
Grumpy and irritable
Lazy and good-natured
Clever and cunning
40
All of the following are reasons to use a primary source EXCEPT
you want to see what others have learned about the subject
to get a feel for, or communicate, what the experience was like in person
to bring your subject/research to life
to provide authority and credibility to your research
41
What was Bradford's initial opinion of indigenous people?
Unsure
Positive
Neutral
Negative
42
How does the narrator describe Rip Van Winkle's farm?
Abandoned
Well-maintained
Unkept
Beautiful
43
Emerson and Romanticism Era relate with
None of the above
Being individual people
Being together with other people
Knowing that nature is being one
44
Odaulah questioned that christianity and human trafficking were
Immoral and did not go hand and hand with human dignity
That they were tied together and matched the teachings
All the above
Right and justified
45
Did the Romantics celebrate the beauty of nature?
True
False
46
What is unique about the gulley when Rip wakes up
It is deep and winding
None of the above
It has no water
It has disappeared
47
Washinton Irvin created a fake narrator for...
To show others he had a serious side
it allowed him to adopt a comedic act that could deliver satire
To make lots of money
allowed him to show his emotional side
48
Define Wretched
To feel accepted by the crowd
To feel loved
To feel deeply distressed
To be angry
49
What does the sun represent in Emerson's essay 'Nature'?
Destruction and chaos
Power and authority
Hope and optimism
Isolation and loneliness
50
William Bradford's style of writing is known as
Puritan Plain
Plain Sermon
Puritan Descriptive
Puritan Solid
51
Describe first winter at Plymouth
Mild temps
Harsh and lots of deaths
Harsh but lots to eat
Kinda cold
52
How did Dame Van Winkle die?
Her food went bad.
In a fit of anger.
She was killed in the war.
She was murdered by Rip.
53
Were Rip Van Winkle's children well-behaved?
Yes
No
54
How did Dame Van Winkle die?
heart attack while farming
she choked on popcorn during an English class
she went missing after bringing slime to class
Burst blood vessel while arguing with a salesman
55
Who was Squanto?
Native American who helped the settlers at Plymouth
Native American who killed the settlers at Plymouth
Native American who killed the settlers at Jamestown
Native American who helped the settlers at Jamestown
56
Thomas Jefferson wrote this document that explained grievances the colonists had against England
the Declarartion of Independence
the Mayflower Compact
the Articles of Confederatiion
the U.S. Constitution
57
Where did Rip Van Winkle go when his wife kicked him out?
Mountains
Beach
City
Desert
58
What is the main theme of Romantic literature?
Individualism and freedom
Love and passion
Religious devotion
Social criticism
59
A person who didn't want to break away from England
Loyalist
Patriot
60
What sounds like distant thunder to Rip Van Winkle
sound of men marching through the forrest
Baby crying
Waterfall
trees falling
61
Citing sources is important because...
all of these
it gives credit to authors and owners of the text or image
it helps people know where to find more info
it shows your audience you have learned from experts
62
What is Emerson's concept of the 'transparent eyeball'?
A literal transparent eyeball
A metaphor for clear vision
A state of being one with nature
A symbol of enlightenment
63
What field was William Bradford trained in?
Law
Medicine
Engineering
Theology
64
How does Emerson describe a lover of nature?
A person who enjoys gardening
A person who finds joy in the beauty of the natural world
Someone who dislikes being indoors
Someone who likes hiking
65
Who did Jefferson not extend alienable rights to?
Women & Slaves
Men
Parents
Animals
66
What is an example of an archetype in The Sky Tree?
Aataentsic and the Devil
Turtle and a tropical country
Sky Tree and Earth
Sky Land and Heaven
67
what aspects of life on earth are explained in the myth "coyote finishes his work"
The great stories of fishing
the origins of the people and their customs
Canada
the origin of the world
68
According to Emerson, what is the key aspect of life?
Wealth
Self-reliance
Happiness
Love
69
What is the main theme of Romanticism?
Love
Individualism
Nature
Adventure
70
What did Thomas Jefferson consider to be self-evident truths?
Fame and Glory
Wealth and Power
Equality and Justice
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
71
What religious group did William Bradford join?
Quakers
Baptists
Puritans
Catholics
72
whats the difference in primary and secondary sources
someone reading about it
Someone being a witness
your teacher
No evidence
73
What does Rip Van Winkle notice when he wakes up?
His empty bottle
The sound of birds
His long beard
The passing of time
74
5. Examples of Historical Primary sources are:
Photographs
biographies
All the above
Letters
75
The “Hero” is an example of an archetype in literature.
True
False
76
What is Rip Van Winkle worried about heading home?
All of the above
Passing of time
How different he looks
His wife's reaction
77
Define archetype.
Found in the human psyche.
A pattern
A universal symbol or idea.
Plans drawn by an architect.
78
Which field was William Bradford trained in?
Theology
Engineering
Law
Medicine
79
Which source of information is an example of a secondary source?
Photograph
Autobiography
Biography
Journal
80
What agreement did Massasoit make with the Pilgrims?
Alliance treaty
Trade agreement
Cultural exchange agreement
Land purchase agreement
81
define pestilential
healthy
sickness
slaves
disease
82
What figure did Rip Van Winkle run into
Beautiful and stunning
Ghost like figure who looked old fashioned and bearded
A woman carrying a baby
Short man with no facial hair
83
Where does the story of Rip Van Winkle take place?
New York
California
West Virginia
Kentucky
84
What happened to Dame Van Winkle?
She remarried.
She died.
She got lost in the mountains.
She lives with her daughter.
85
why did nobody care about the man on the mayflower who died
because he is nice
because he made fun of everybody
because he was always trying to be better then evreybody else
because he hated evreyone
86
What is parrellism?
where parts of the sentence are the same
Exaggeration of ideas
The running lines of poetry
Short analysis of poe
87
Emerson describes a lover of nature like
someone who is awe of nature and feels deeply spiritual connected
someone who loves to hike
Someone who loves to garden
all the above
88
In Equiano's narrative, what is one example of dehumanization experienced by captured Africans?
Forced separation from family members
Provided with adequate food and shelter
Given opportunities for education
Treated with respect and dignity
89
What would be a secondary resource?
A fiction novel
A textbook
A speech from a president
A journal from a soldier during wartime
90
What causes Rip Van Winkle to feel drowsy?
Eating a large meal
Listening to music
Exercising vigorously
Taking a sip of liquor
91
What was one of the contradictions of Americans in the 19th century?
Embracing industrialization while valuing agrarian ideals
Promoting women's rights while excluding them from political participation
Supporting slavery while advocating for freedom and equality
Expanding westward while displacing Native American tribes
92
Why didn't Jefferson's unalienable rights not extend to everyone?
Cause he didn't want women to vote
None of the above
He wanted all the power
because of widespread acceptance of slaves
93
MLA stands for?
Modern LAnguage Association
Manual Language Assistance
Modern Language Action
94
He made a peace agreement with the Pilgrims that lasted 50 years.
Massasoit
Metacomet
King Phillip
John Sassamon
95
Purpose of Declaration of Independence...
For the colonies to be free of British control
For the colonies to be free of French Control
96
What were two grievances that Thomas Jefferson had with the Declaration of Independence?
Taxation without representation
Denial of trial by jury
Restrictions on trade
Quartering of troops
97
How did Bradford's opinion change over time towards indigenous people?
Became unsure
Became positive
Remained negative
Remained neutral
98
What example does Ralph Waldo Emerson use to illustrate the idea of solitude?
Forests
Oceans
Mountains
Stars
99
How were captured Africans denied basic human rights during the transatlantic slave trade?
Respected as individuals with equal rights
Treated as property and denied freedom
Provided with access to healthcare
Given the freedom to make their own choices
100
How does Rip Van Winkle react upon his return?
He is confused and disoriented
He is sad and disappointed
He is angry and frustrated
He is happy and excited
101
Why was it significant for the crew to stop the suicide of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade?
It helped maintain order and control on the ship
It prevented the loss of valuable labor
It ensured the survival of the enslaved Africans
It showed their empathy and compassion towards the enslaved Africans
102
Define: Copious
make less severe, serious
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
abundant in supply or quantity
not of honorable character or purpose
103
A primary source is always original first-hand information.
True
False
104
Define: countenance
facial approval
generalize
facial expression
gesture
105
The pilgrims response to fear of Mayflower showed a strong sense of community
False
True
106
Does Rip Van Winkle ignore his wife?
No
Yes
107
What was the significance of the crew stopping the suicide of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade?
It had no significant impact on the overall slave trade
It demonstrated the crew's power and control over the Africans
It increased the value of the enslaved Africans
It showed compassion and humanity towards the enslaved Africans
108
What happened to Rip's house when he wakes up?
It was unchanged
It was in ruins
It was completely gone
It was renovated
109
How was the nonconformist journey funded?
Through government grants
Through personal savings
Through bank loans
Through donations

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