Early American Literature: Exam Review

Question 1

What reason does Edwards give that the parishioners did not go to hell last night?

Accepted Answer

God’s hand held them up

Question 2

According to "Sinners" the earth would not bear people for one moment if it were not for what?

Accepted Answer

The sovereign pleasure of God

Question 3

This line from "The Shoshone Love Song" is an example of what?"Fair is the white star of twighlight, / And the moon"

Accepted Answer

imagery

Question 4

In what year did Edwards deliver his sermon "Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God"?

Accepted Answer

1741

Question 5

In both the Native American creation story and the Biblical creation story, which trait contributes to the woman's fall?

Accepted Answer

curiosity

Question 6

Which animal is finally able to bring up dirt from the bottom of the ocean in "The World on Turtle's Back"?

Accepted Answer

the muskrat

Question 7

Which word is the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture for one's own entertainment or gain?

Accepted Answer

appropriation

Question 8

What type of relationship do the animals have with Sky Woman?

Accepted Answer

They care about her and become allies with humans.

Question 9

According to Edwards, what do people think keeps them out of hell?

Accepted Answer

Their health

Question 10

According to Edwards, what is pointed at the hearts of his parishioners?

Accepted Answer

The arrow on the bow of God’s wrath

Question 11

According to Edwards, what is God’s feeling toward people?

Accepted Answer

wrath

Question 12

Which TWO words from the title tell the most about the mood (or atmosphere) of this sermon?

Accepted Answer

Angry and Sinners

Question 13

How do the birds react when the woman falls from Sky World?

Accepted Answer

They catch her and help her.

Question 14

Sky Woman's daughter had twins: the left-hand & right-handed twin. Which was difficult, stubborn, and represented evil?

Accepted Answer

left-handed

Question 15

What do Native American creation stories reveal about their culture?

Accepted Answer

environment, values, and traditions

Question 16

In "To My Dear and Loving Husband," to what does the woman compare her love?

Accepted Answer

whole mines of gold

Question 17

How did the woman keep the earth growing?

Accepted Answer

She walked in circles.

Question 18

Why does the myth state the left-handed twin “died and he didn’t die”?

Accepted Answer

To imply it is impossible to destroy evil because everything needs balance

Question 19

What is the main message of "To My Dear and Loving Husband" by Anne Bradstreet?

Accepted Answer

A strong love is worth more than all the riches of the world

Question 20

Which word is a feeling of admiration or gratitude and the act of recognizing someone's worth as a person or culture?

Accepted Answer

appreciation

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