What does Zora Neale Hurston recognize by the end of "The Inside Search?"

She can use her intelligence to have new opportunities.

What is one way in which early 20th century lit differed from 19th century American literature?

It often focused on ordinary people and everyday conflicts.

William Faulkner insists that great writing must focus on "universal truths" and...

the problems of the human heart in conflict with itself

Faulkner's speech asserts that the works of many modern writers are negatively influenced by...

the fear of dying in an atomic bomb attack

In "A Wagner Matinee," Willa Cather contrasts Boston's civilized culture and way of life with:

Nebraska's harsh and physically demanding way of life

How does American literature of the early twentieth century differ from earlier periods?

20th century lit covers a diverse range of subjects.

By the end of "The Inside Search," Zora Neale Hurston recognizes that __________

her intelligence can lead her to new opportunities

In "A Wagner Matinee," Willa Cather contrasts Nebraska's harsh way of life with :

life in Boston's civilized culture

In the first half of the twentieth century, many American writers turned their attention to...

ordinary people and the challenges of everyday life

William Faulkner insists that great writing focuses on "universal truths" about ...

love, honor, compassion, and sacrifice

How did American literature change in terms of its contributors and its range of subjects?

It became broader and more diverse.

Faulkner asserts that work focused on "the problems of the human heart" can...

help humanity to not only endure but to prevail

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1
What does Zora Neale Hurston recognize by the end of "The Inside Search?"
Friends at home are more important than outsiders.
She can ignore her grandmother's worries.
She can use her intelligence to have new opportunities.
She can use her beauty and athleticism to travel
2
What is one way in which early 20th century lit differed from 19th century American literature?
It often focused on highly educated people and thinkers.
It often focused on extraordinary people.
It often focused on dangerous people.
It often focused on ordinary people and everyday conflicts.
3
William Faulkner insists that great writing must focus on "universal truths" and...
the question of whether the writer is necessary to society
essential fear of death that all people carry
the problems of the human heart in conflict with itself
the unique and temporary issues of today's generation
4
Faulkner's speech asserts that the works of many modern writers are negatively influenced by...
the fear of dying in an atomic bomb attack
the fear of being compared to previous generations
the fear of being insulted or demeaned by literary critics
the fear of being mediocre and quickly forgotten
5
In "A Wagner Matinee," Willa Cather contrasts Boston's civilized culture and way of life with:
Nebraska's intellectual and mentally demanding way of life
Nebraska's calm and easy way of life
Nebraska's harsh and physically demanding way of life
Nebraska's enjoyable and exciting way of life
6
How does American literature of the early twentieth century differ from earlier periods?
20th century literature is from a limited pool of authors.
Twentieth-century authors write with more humor
20th century lit covers a diverse range of subjects.
Twentieth-century authors write with more subtle imagery
7
By the end of "The Inside Search," Zora Neale Hurston recognizes that __________
her intelligence can lead her to new opportunities
her friends at home are more important than outsiders
her grandmother's warnings do not apply to young people
she can use her beauty and athleticism to see the world
8
In "A Wagner Matinee," Willa Cather contrasts Nebraska's harsh way of life with :
life under Boston's old-fashioned manners
life in Boston's unspoiled natural areas
life in Boston's civilized culture
life on Boston's dangerous streets
9
In the first half of the twentieth century, many American writers turned their attention to...
highly educated people
extraordinary people and the challenges of society's elite
dangerous people and the challenges facing society
ordinary people and the challenges of everyday life
10
Compared to lit. of the 1800's, the subject and scope of literature of the 20th century is:
intelligent and subtle
diverse and broad
limited and focused
humorous and complicated
11
William Faulkner insists that great writing focuses on "universal truths" about ...
love, honor, compassion, and sacrifice
tradition, conservation, order, and respect
faith, religion, belief, and doubt
entertainment, distraction, diversion, and disruption
12
How did American literature change in terms of its contributors and its range of subjects?
It became broader and more diverse.
It became more intelligent and subtle.
It became funnier and more difficult.
It became more limited and focused.
13
Faulkner asserts that work focused on "the problems of the human heart" can...
help humanity to not only endure but to prevail
lead humanity into moral corruption and decay
wash their hands of humanity's collective problems
achieve for themselves great wealth and success

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