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American Literature Unit 2 Part 1
American Literature Unit 2 Part 1
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Puritan, Colonial, Founding Fathers, Early African American Literature
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1
Sagoyewatha says they don't desire to fight/force their religion upon others, they ask to be left to enjoy their own
True
False
2
Anne Hutchinson was captured and killed by Native Americans after being excommunicated by the Puritan community
True
False
3
What did the Puritans believe about predestination?
God chose who would be saved before they were born
Everyone had free will to choose their salvation
Only those who attended church could be saved
A person’s actions determined their salvation
4
What did the African kings trade slaves for during the transatlantic slave trade?
Merchandise and imported goods
Diplomatic recognition and treaties
Land and military support
Weapons and gold
5
Which of the following was NOT a holiday celebrated by the Puritans?
Military training day
Christmas
Political election day
College graduation day
6
The Puritan belief system, as inferred from the sermon, condemns sin and values strict adherence to God's laws.
False
True
7
How does Edwards describe God's mercy in the sermon?
As unconditional and infinite
As an undeserved, limited opportunity for sinners to repent
As a right all humans are entitled to
8
Which famous poet did they discover a poetry book from?
Phillis Wheatley
Daisy Ivey
Anne Bradstreet
Emily Dickinson
9
How did Olaudah Equiano become a slave?
Defeated in battle
Went sailing and became lost
Sold by poor parents
Kidnapped by slave traders
10
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
is a...
A fictional story inspired by his experiences as an enslaved person.
A firsthand account of the horrors of the Middle Passage.
A historical analysis of the economic impact of the slave trade.
A political manifesto advocating for African independence.
11
a family of philanthropists and art collectors known for their work to share African American history and culture
Frogs
Barnetts
Kinseys
Kennedys
12
What is the meaning of the word incensed in this sentence and how do you know?
Formidable: Context clues: “Held in the hand of God”
Furious: Context clues: “His anger, His wrath”
Fragrant: Context clues: Describing fire and smoke
Forgiving: Context clues: “Bound by any promise to hold them up”
13
The Puritans believed that not attending church was a crime.
False
True
14
Who was Chief Tecumseh?
A chief of the Iroquois Confederacy
A Shawnee leader and warrior
A Sioux war chief
A leader of the Cherokee nation
15
How does Sagoyewatha repeatedly refer to God in his speech?
The Great Spirit
The Divine Judge
The All Knowing
The Almighty Father
16
Why were Puritan women seen as spiritually weaker?
Because they were less educated than men
Because of Eve’s temptation
Because are too emotional
Because they were less capable of following God's teachings
17
Sagoyewatha claims that the Great Spirit created both the white man and the red man, equally.
False
True
18
Why did Nathaniel Hawthorne change his last name?
To match his pseudonym as a writer
To avoid association with his ancestors involved in the Salem witch trials
To honor his ancestors involved in the Salem witch trials
To make his name sound more professional
19
Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
False
True
20
According to Sagoyewatha, the white settlers have always been honest and trustworthy with the Native Americans.
False
True
21
What was the primary goal of the Puritans within the Church of England?
To promote the worship of idols
To separate from the church completely
To create a utopian society and purify the church
To allow more ceremonial rituals
22
How might Equiano’s narrative best serve as a form of activism?
He provides credibility with all his achievements post enslavement
He provides a logical argument against enslavement
Gives a memorable story that is passed down to generations of abolitionists
He provides vivid imagery of the horrors of enslavement that evoke empathy
23
How does Jonathan Edwards begin his sermon to grab the attention of his audience?
By telling a calm, reassuring story
By using storytelling skills to provide vivid imagery
By listing biblical commandments
By explaining theological doctrines
24
Which form of government did the Puritans believe in?
Democracy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Federalism
25
Who wrote "To My Dear and Loving Husband"?
Emily Dickinson
Anne Hutchinson
Phillis Wheatley
Anne Bradstreet
26
A custom house, where Hawthorne worked, was where goods were inspected and taxed when entering a port.
False
True
27
Sagoyewatha’s Buffalo Creek speech was a response to the missionaries demanding that the Natives convert to Christianity
False
True
28
Hester names her daughter Pearl in reference to a biblical parable.
False
True
29
Which of the following themes is central to
The Scarlet Letter
?
Human nature, sin, guilt, and pride
Economic prosperity
Freedom of speech
Justice and democracy
30
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main images used by Edwards to depict the fragility of life?
A ship sinking in a violent storm
Hanging by a slender, unraveling thread over flames
Being dangled by the hand of God over hell
A spider being crushed by a rock
31
Sagoyewatha says the settlers have taken their country but they won’t allow them to take their last freedom - religion
False
True
32
Sagoyewatha says the Natives have shared generously with the settlers, but the more they receive, the more greedy become
True
False
33
How can artwork serve as a form of activism, as in the case of the painting “Slave Trade 1791”?
By glorifying historical events
By revealingrealities and spreading awareness to those unaware of the truth
By promoting European culture and art forms
By showcasing beautiful landscapes
34
The Shoshone nation originated in the Great Basin and spread into present-day Idaho and Wyoming.
True
False
35
Which European countries were initially involved in the transatlantic slave trade?
Portugal and Spain
Portugal and England
Spain and France
France and the Netherlands
36
Puritan children were expected to sit quietly and not fidget during long church services.
True
False
37
What is hyperbole?
A technique where an author repeats the same word multiple times
A form of imagery that evokes emotions
A type of symbolism used in poetry to represent ideas
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect
38
Who wrote
Freedom of Religion
?
Sagoyewatha
Chief Buffalo
Jonathan Edwards
Patrick Henry
39
The sermon primarily uses fear as the motivator to encourage repentance.
False
True
40
Who is mentioned in
The Scarlet Letter
as a historical figure connected to the Puritan community?
Jonathan Edwards
Anne Hutchinson
Mary Dyer
Cotton Mather
41
What is Anne Bradstreet known for?
Being the first woman to vote in America
Being the first American female novelist
Being the first woman to hold public office
Being the first American-published poet
42
"I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold" is an example of...
metaphor
alliteration
hyperbole
personification
43
What was significant about
The Scarlet Letter
in American literature?
It was the first American psychological novel
It was the first novel written by a woman
It was the first novel to explore American politics
It was the first American novel set in New York
44
Rationalists, including the founding fathers, believed in following traditional religious beliefs over reason and logic.
True
False
45
According to Edwards, God's mercy is something all sinners are automatically given, no matter their actions.
False
True
46
What tragedy eventually befell African kingdoms as a result of the initial trade deals with European settlers?
They were able to keep their resources while maintaining a strong economy
African kingdoms gained more power and influence
They successfully stopped the slave trade and regained their strength
forced to continue trading slaves, populations drained, leading civil wars
47
What was the main purpose of Tecumseh's speech to the Osages?
To unite the tribes against the European settlers and defend their lands
To divide the Native American tribes and discourage cooperation
To encourage the tribes to surrender to the U.S. government
To negotiate peace with European settlers
48
The Puritans encouraged holy celebrations like birthdays and Christmas.
False
True
49
Sagoyewatha, or Red Jacket, was given his nickname by white people.
False
True
50
Which three main images does Edwards use to evoke fear and illustrate the fragility of life?
hanging by a slender, unraveling thread over roaring flames
a spider about to be crushed by a rock
poured out like dirty mop water
being held by the hand of God
51
Who was Tecumseh’s primary audience during his speech to the Osages?
European settlers
Native American tribes
French explorers
U.S. government officials
52
What is Edwards’ intent behind evoking fear in his listeners through his sermon?
He wanted to assert his authority as a minister
He aimed to drive people away from the church
He encouraged repentance and salvation out of love for his congregation
He wanted to prove his theological knowledge
53
Who is Sagoyewatha’s audience in his speech at Buffalo Creek in 1805?
White settlers and colonists
Native American women and children
Native warriors from other tribes
Christian missionary and a government official
54
What does Freedom of Religion say about the Native American religion?
It teaches to be thankful and united
It prohibits them from reading religious books
It encourages them to convert others to their own religion
It was not handed down from their forefathers
55
Which argument does Sagoyewatha use to refute the claim that there is only one right way to worship God?
That religion is something everyone must choose for themselves
Why are there different Christian denominations, if there is only one way
That the Natives never believed in a single way to worship
That the Great Spirit created the red man to worship differently
56
Where is
The Scarlet Letter
set?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
New York City, New York
Augusta, Maine
Boston, Massachusetts
57
In his speech, Sagoyewatha says the Natives wish to destroy the whites and take their land.
True
False
58
Puritans believed that one unpunished sinner could influence an entire congregation and community.
False
True
