What happened in "Two Hearts That Beat as One?"

The Three Black Crows (Hardenberg, Strokher, and Ally Bazan) go to sea., The Three Black Crows and McBride help Palachi overthrow the government., The Three Black Crows and McBride plan to deliver Winchesters.

What Happened in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

Huck Finn wanted to smoke, but he was not allowed to., Huck Finn slipped out of the house to meet Tom Sawyer waiting for him., Aunt Polly taught Huck Finn about Moses after supper.

What is the gang's rule about women?

Charm them into falling in love with the boys, Don't kill them

What happened in As I Lay Dying?

Addie's doctor Peabody comes to the Bundren's place., Dewey Dell tells Peabody that Addie wants him to leave., Peabody asks Anse why he didn't send for a doctor sooner.

Who was Stephen Crane?

The Spanish-American war in 1898 provided new employment for him, He worked for Hearst Newspaper during the War between Greece and Turkey

Thought America was hostile to creativity, Imagined himself as "detached spectator of life", Spent his life traveling

What was Realism? (1865-1900)

Opposes romanticism and idealism, Included rise of realistic novel, local color, regionalism, naturalism, Texts didn't always follow story format

Childhood hangout was Jesse James' hideout, He once spent the night in Judge Clemens' office with a stabbed corpse, Tom Sawyer is based on his childhood experiences

What happened during Modernism?

Prohibition--alcohol sale and use was banned., Flappers, wild fashions, cars, and parties flourished., During Prohibition, speak-easies emerged, as did bathtub gin and crime.

What is Naturalism? (1890-1910)

Naturalism is a literary movement, Naturalism applies scientific principles of objectivity and detachment, Naturalism is an extension of Realism, Naturalistic characters can be studied through relationships to nature

Who was Stephen Crane?

Only 8 of 13 children who preceded Stephen are alive when he is born, Living siblings include: Edmund, Mary, George, Luther, Living siblings include: William, Jonathan Jr., Agnes, and Wilbur

Who was William Dean Howells?

Returned to Columbus Ohio for the Ohio Contennial Celebration in 1888, Remained proud of his Ohio roots throughout his life, Visited his home in Jefferson late into the 1890s

Who was Stephen Crane?

The 14th and last child of Jonathan and Mary Helen (Peck) Crane, Died: June 5, 1900 in Badenweiler, Germany of Tuberculosis, Born: November 1, 1871 in Newark, New Jersey

What happens in The Rise of Silas Lapham?

Silas explains that he was born in Rural Vermont., Silas' wife Persis worked as a schoolteacher, Silas makes Bartley feel at ease.

What were the characteristics of Realism?

Objective writing about ordinary characters in ordinary situations, Characters make sense with the surrounding environment, Character is more important than action and plot, Lower and middle classes were represented more

What happened in Daisy Miller?

She meets a young American who had lived in Europe a long time, European characters were cold to Daisy, Daisy is innocent, but the whole problem is her innocence

Where and when was Frank Norris born?

March 5, 1870 in Chicago, Illinois

A natural-born storyteller. The first writer to realize art in language, Dealt head-on with controversial issues that others were afraid to confront, His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens

Represented life and social world as it seemed to common reader, Gave a sense that characters actually existed, Often portrayed happy endings despite real-life unhappy ones

What are two (2) texts written by Frank Norris?

The Octopus, A Deal in Wheat, Two Hearts That Beat as One

Who was Frank Norris' father?

Benjamin Norris, A self-made Chicago businessman

What happened in As I Lay Dying?

Vardaman plans to show Addie a fish., Cora and Tull speak pessimistically with Kate And Eula about the Bundrens., Anse orders Vardaman to clean the fish before taking it inside.

What was The Rise of Silas Lapham's climax?

Lapham gets drunk and mortifies refined society

What happened in As I Lay Dying?

Darl tells Dewey Dell that Addie will die before he and Jewel return., Dewey Dell recalls sleeping with Lafe because she "could not help it.", Darl sweetly bids his mother farewell.

Who Was Stephen Crane?

Started writing at 8 and by 16 was writing articles for New York Tribune, In 1891 he moved to New York and became a free-lance writer, His 2nd novel, The Red Badge of Courage, brought him fame in 1895

Who was William Dean Howells?

Wrote novels, poems, literary criticism, Wrote over 100 books in various genres, Known best today for his realistic fiction

What happened in Maggie: A Girl of the Streets?

The family lives in the "gruesome" tenements, Boys fight for the "honor of Rum Alley", Jimmy's father interrupts the fight and kicks the children to submission

Pause in class) Pick a character from As I Lay Dying and write 3 sentences about them.

Write your answer on your paper!, Write your answer on your paper!

Became a British citizen in 1915, Father believed in exposing children to best of culture-museums, libraries, Attended Harvard Law School

How does The Rise of Silas Lapham start?

Bartley Hubbard interviews Silas Lapham for a newspaper

Who was William Dean Howells?

Became a proponent of American Realism, Published work by Twain and James, Risked his life in protest of execution of Haymarket radicals in 1887

Pause in class) Write a 1-2 paragraph summary of what happened in As I Lay Dying so far.

Write your summary on your paper!, Write your summary on your paper!

What happened in As I Lay Dying?

Vardaman returns covered in blood after cleaning the fish., Anse complains that the road put near his house caused bad luck., Anse blames the road for Addie's ill health.

What is James' place in American Literature?

Criticized by some because of his focus on the elite, A pioneer in psychological realism, A "master craftsman"

What happened in As I Lay Dying?

Cora's daughter Kate was upset that their order was cancelled., Addie was asleep or watching Cash saw outside., Cora was hired to bake cakes, only to have her order cancelled afterward.

What happened during Modernism?

Readers drew their own conclusions., Readers supplied their own emotions: BYOE, The "Mystery of the Message" captured the bewilderment of life.

What happened in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

The boys' gang agreed to kill family members if someone broke the oath, Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer were part of a gang of boys., The boys' gang signed an oath in blood.

What happened in The Rise of Silas Lapham?

Silas and Persis want to appear rich without showing off., Persis and Silas debate how much money to donate to charity., Irene and Penelope went to school in the South End.

Who was William Dean Howells?

Was and still is respected for his position in American literature, His later novels did not achieve the success of his earlier realistic work, Died from pneumonia

What were key influences on Realism?

Advancements in technology, The Civil War, Social changes

What happened during Modernism?

The Harlem Renaissance recognized growth of African American artistry., The Harlem Renaissance ended with the onset of the Great Depression.

Pause in class) What was modernism? How does As I Lay Dying connect to it? Write 1-2 paragraphs.

Write your response on your paper!, Write your response on your paper!

Who was Frank Norris' mother? What did she do?

Gertrude Gloriana Dogget, Had a stage career

What was Daisy Miller about?

Miller looked at people as individuals, rather than social class, American innocence defeated by the stiff, traditional values of Europe

What happened in As I Lay Dying?

Darl's father Anse and Tull sit on the back porch together., Jewel tries to mount a horse and finally rides it down a hill.

Wrote short stories, novels, and novellas, Wrote critical articles and reviews, Gregarious and friendly, but never married

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1
What happened in "Two Hearts That Beat as One?"
The Three Black Crows (Hardenberg, Strokher, and Ally Bazan) go to sea.
The Three Black Crows and McBride help Palachi overthrow the government.
The Three Black Crows must contact a government agency about crimes.
The Three Black Crows and McBride plan to deliver Winchesters.
2
What Happened in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
Huck Finn wanted to smoke, but he was not allowed to.
Huck Finn slipped out of the house to meet Tom Sawyer waiting for him.
Aunt Polly taught Huck Finn about Moses after supper.
Huck Finn was grounded and told not to leave the house.
3
What does Miss Watson tell Huck Finn about prayer?
Prayer helps you act selflessly to help others
Prayer can't help in certain situations
Huck Finn should not pray in public
Prayer bestows spiritual gifts
4
What is the gang's rule about women?
Charm them into falling in love with the boys
Kill them
Don't kill them
Disgust them and shout taunts at them
5
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Addie's doctor Peabody comes to the Bundren's place.
Dewey Dell tells Peabody that Addie wants him to leave.
Peabody asks Anse why he didn't send for a doctor sooner.
Cash stops sawing away outside.
6
Who was Stephen Crane?
The Spanish-American war in 1898 provided new employment for him
In June 5, 1900, he caught malaria in Cuba which worsened to tuberculosis
A writer who supports and uses the concepts of Romanticism
He worked for Hearst Newspaper during the War between Greece and Turkey
7
Who was Henry James?
Married young
Thought America was hostile to creativity
Imagined himself as "detached spectator of life"
Spent his life traveling
8
What was Realism? (1865-1900)
Opposes romanticism and idealism
Included rise of realistic novel, local color, regionalism, naturalism
Texts always followed story format
Texts didn't always follow story format
9
Who was Mark Twain?
Childhood hangout was Jesse James' hideout
He once spent the night in Judge Clemens' office with a stabbed corpse
Tom Sawyer is based on his childhood experiences
Always wore a black suit to keep up his appearances in public
10
What happened during Modernism?
Prohibition--alcohol sale and use was banned.
Flappers, wild fashions, cars, and parties flourished.
Women wore proper attire and stayed confined within societal expectations.
During Prohibition, speak-easies emerged, as did bathtub gin and crime.
11
What is Naturalism? (1890-1910)
Naturalism is a literary movement
Naturalism applies scientific principles of objectivity and detachment
Naturalism is an extension of Realism
Naturalistic characters can be studied through relationships to nature
12
Who was Stephen Crane?
Only 4 of the siblings who preceded Stephen are alive when he is born
Only 8 of 13 children who preceded Stephen are alive when he is born
Living siblings include: Edmund, Mary, George, Luther
Living siblings include: William, Jonathan Jr., Agnes, and Wilbur
13
Who was William Dean Howells?
Returned to Columbus Ohio for the Ohio Contennial Celebration in 1888
Remained proud of his Ohio roots throughout his life
Visited his home in Jefferson late into the 1890s
Did not return to Ohio after he left it, and instead wrote in Michigan
14
Who was Stephen Crane?
Born: November 8, 1875 in southern United States
The 14th and last child of Jonathan and Mary Helen (Peck) Crane
Died: June 5, 1900 in Badenweiler, Germany of Tuberculosis
Born: November 1, 1871 in Newark, New Jersey
15
What happens in The Rise of Silas Lapham?
Silas writes for the local newspaper.
Silas explains that he was born in Rural Vermont.
Silas' wife Persis worked as a schoolteacher
Silas makes Bartley feel at ease.
16
What were the characteristics of Realism?
Objective writing about ordinary characters in ordinary situations
Characters make sense with the surrounding environment
Character is more important than action and plot
Lower and middle classes were represented more
17
Written by the author from his or her imagination. It's primary purpose is to entertain, but it can inspire.
Newspaper
Fiction
Memoir
Nonfiction
18
What happened in Daisy Miller?
She meets a young American who had lived in Europe a long time
American characters were cold to Daisy
European characters were cold to Daisy
Daisy is innocent, but the whole problem is her innocence
19
Where and when was Frank Norris born?
February 5, 1868 in Concord, New Hampshire
July 28, 1880 in New Jersey
June 8, 1850 in Denver, Colorado
March 5, 1870 in Chicago, Illinois
20
Who was Mark Twain?
A natural-born storyteller. The first writer to realize art in language
Dealt head-on with controversial issues that others were afraid to confront
Stayed away from controversial issues as that would affect his status
His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens
21
What was Realism?
Didn't seem like the events were real
Represented life and social world as it seemed to common reader
Gave a sense that characters actually existed
Often portrayed happy endings despite real-life unhappy ones
22
What do Hardenberg and Strokher do about their mutual love for Esperanza?
They try to be the first to deliver the other half of her card
They fight for her
They stay away from one another
They both ask her out
23
What made Frank Norris become a painter?
A paint salesman in one of his novels
The death of his brother
The descriptions in his novels
Beautiful foliage in his neighborhood
24
What are two (2) texts written by Frank Norris?
The Octopus
A Thousand Splendid Suns
A Deal in Wheat
Two Hearts That Beat as One
25
Who was Frank Norris' father?
Benjamin Norris
A self-made Chicago businessman
Franklin Norris
Strokher Norris
26
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Cora and Tull speak optimistically with Kate and Eula about the Bundrens.
Vardaman plans to show Addie a fish.
Cora and Tull speak pessimistically with Kate And Eula about the Bundrens.
Anse orders Vardaman to clean the fish before taking it inside.
27
What was The Rise of Silas Lapham's climax?
Lapham publishes a text that revolutionizes society
Lapham prevents Daisy from moving to a new town
Lapham gets drunk and mortifies refined society
Lapham learns to rise from the shackles that once held him
28
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Darl tells Dewey Dell that Addie will die before he and Jewel return.
Dewey Dell recalls sleeping with Lafe because she "could not help it."
Darl says his heart is "not too full for words."
Darl sweetly bids his mother farewell.
29
Who Was Stephen Crane?
Started writing at 8 and by 16 was writing articles for New York Tribune
His first novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, brought him fame
In 1891 he moved to New York and became a free-lance writer
His 2nd novel, The Red Badge of Courage, brought him fame in 1895
30
Who was William Dean Howells?
Did NOT write plays, Memoirs, or travel narratives
Wrote novels, poems, literary criticism
Wrote over 100 books in various genres
Known best today for his realistic fiction
31
What happened in Maggie: A Girl of the Streets?
The family lives in the "gruesome" tenements
Boys fight for the "honor of Rum Alley"
Maggie fights the other boys to protect Jimmie
Jimmy's father interrupts the fight and kicks the children to submission
32
Pause in class) Pick a character from As I Lay Dying and write 3 sentences about them.
Write your answer on your paper!
Write your answer on your paper!
33
Who was Henry James?
Became a British citizen in 1915
Thought America benefited creativity
Father believed in exposing children to best of culture-museums, libraries
Attended Harvard Law School
34
How does The Rise of Silas Lapham start?
Bartley Hubbard interviews Silas Lapham for a newspaper
Silas is confounded, and does not know how to get up from his situation
Silas Lapham is depressed, and struggles to find his place in society
Bartley Hubbard takes Silas Lapham out to lunch to discuss the election
35
Who was William Dean Howells?
Proponent of Romanticism, writing texts from his imagination
Became a proponent of American Realism
Published work by Twain and James
Risked his life in protest of execution of Haymarket radicals in 1887
36
Pause in class) Write a 1-2 paragraph summary of what happened in As I Lay Dying so far.
Write your summary on your paper!
Write your summary on your paper!
37
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Anse becomes optimistic with the changing of the weather.
Vardaman returns covered in blood after cleaning the fish.
Anse complains that the road put near his house caused bad luck.
Anse blames the road for Addie's ill health.
38
What is James' place in American Literature?
Wrote texts from the POV of the author
Criticized by some because of his focus on the elite
A pioneer in psychological realism
A "master craftsman"
39
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Cora's daughter Kate was upset that their order was cancelled.
The customers loved the order of cakes that Cora baked for them.
Addie was asleep or watching Cash saw outside.
Cora was hired to bake cakes, only to have her order cancelled afterward.
40
What happened during Modernism?
Readers drew their own conclusions.
Readers supplied their own emotions: BYOE
Readers relied on the author to come up with conclusions for the audience.
The "Mystery of the Message" captured the bewilderment of life.
41
What happened in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The boys' gang agreed to kill family members if someone broke the oath
Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer were part of a gang of boys.
Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer were not part of a gang of boys.
The boys' gang signed an oath in blood.
42
What happened in The Rise of Silas Lapham?
Silas and Persis want to appear rich without showing off.
Persis and Silas debate how much money to donate to charity.
Irene and Penelope went to school in the South End.
Persis and Silas do not care about appearing rich.
43
Who was William Dean Howells?
Was and still is respected for his position in American literature
His later novels DID achieve the success of his earlier realistic work
His later novels did not achieve the success of his earlier realistic work
Died from pneumonia
44
What were key influences on Realism?
Advancements in technology
The Great Depression
The Civil War
Social changes
45
What happened during Modernism?
Attempts to combat stereotypes and offer more diverse employment opportunty
The Harlem Renaissance recognized growth of African American artistry.
The Harlem Renaissance started with the onset of the Great Depression.
The Harlem Renaissance ended with the onset of the Great Depression.
46
Pause in class) What was modernism? How does As I Lay Dying connect to it? Write 1-2 paragraphs.
Write your response on your paper!
Write your response on your paper!
47
Who was Frank Norris' sibling, and what happened to him?
He died
Hank Benjamin Norris
Charles Gilman Norris
Grew sickly from a young age
48
Who was Frank Norris' mother? What did she do?
Gertrude Gloriana Dogget
Ran a successful newspaper
Had a stage career
Elizabeth Delvina Harrison
49
What was Daisy Miller about?
Miller is completely misunderstood by European characters
Looked at social class, rather than individualism
Miller looked at people as individuals, rather than social class
American innocence defeated by the stiff, traditional values of Europe
50
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Darl's father Anse and Tull sit on the back porch together.
Anse and Tull do not go near one another.
Jewel tries to mount a horse and finally rides it down a hill.
Jewel forgets to feed the horse.
51
Who was Henry James?
Developed style of American Romanticism
Wrote short stories, novels, and novellas
Wrote critical articles and reviews
Gregarious and friendly, but never married
52
What happened during Modernism?
A period that lasted until WWII.
WWI caused a sense of loss and confusion.
WWI destroyed American optimism.
The period took place between 1910-1930.
53
What happened during Modernism?
Americans authors became known as the "Found Generation."
Colony of expatriate American writers remained in Paris after the war.
Stream of Consciousness: run-on sentences, no punctuation or capitalization
Literature "shows" instead of "tells."
54
Which schools did Frank Norris attend?
Yale
Berkeley
University of California
Harvard
55
It is free of rhythm, and it sounds the most like regular speech.
Prose
Poetry
Drama
Myth
56
What was the Jamesian Novel like?
Looked at the novel as a work of art
Used novel as a social document or forum for philosophy
One of the first novels of its kind
Did not use the novel as a social document or as a forum for philosophy
57
Who was Stephen Crane?
Uses figurative language and rhetorical devices constantly
Wrote texts that provide contrast of nature's beauty against war
Wrote naturalistic texts that focus on people's imaginations
Shows the reader the beauty of nature will prevail
58
How does the event between Strokher and Hardenberg end?
They become enemies.
McBride tells them to knock it off.
The fight ends in a draw.
They both are rejected by Esperanza.
59
Who was Mark Twain?
"An enormous noticer"
Tom Sawyer was his first successful publication.
Noticed whether people had their hands in their pockets or not
Did not pay particularly much attention to the world around him
60
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Cash puts together boards to burn for firewood.
Darl and Cash fit boards together for a coffin for their mother, Addie.
Vernon Tull tries to come over for dinner.
Vernon Tull stacked two chairs on his wagon.
61
When and where did Frank Norris die?
July 1, 1900 in New Orleans
April 17, 1902 in Huntsville, Alabama
February 3, 1901 in Nashville, Tennessee
October 25, 1902 in San Francisco
62
What was Realism?
Generally determined values through tests of consequences and utility
"Ultimate of middle class art" -- found subjects in bourgeois manners
Republican
Interested in the effect of texts on audience
63
What are the tenets of Realism? (1870-1910)
Life is shown and depicted realistically "a slice of life"
Writers were objective and celebrated the individual
Ideas dealt with the ordinary
Man has free will; what happens to him is due to his choices
64
What happened in Maggie: A Girl of the Streets?
Jimmie grew belligerent and despised religion as refinement and weakness
Baby Tommie and father die
Maggie's dad becomes a grandfather
Jimmie developes into a hardened and scornful young man
65
What made the boys agree to accept Huck Finn into their gang?
They planned to kill Miss Watson if Huck Finn told gang secrets.
Huck Finn had no father and needed group support.
Miss Watson agreed to teach each of the boys to read.
Huck Finn paid each member a certain amount of money to enter the gang.
66
Why does Huck Finn give up praying?
Miss Watson scolded him for it
The gang made fun of him
He felt he prayed too much
His prayers weren't answered
67
What happened during Modernism?
The Roaring Twenties--"The Jazz Age" occurred.
The civil war broke out, causing mass isolation in the suburbs.
More people moved to the cities.
American isolationism--US didn't join the league of nations until 1920.
68
What was the Novel of Manners?
More about conversations and thoughts people have than about actions
Society is the focus
Helps us see quality of life
Popular in the 19th century; still around today in updated form
69
What happened during Modernism?
People tried to break away from the past.
Americans tried to connect to the past.
Old ways don't work = disillusionment
Advancements made it easier to move and communicate at home and abroad.
70
Realism is a literary response to _________.
Naturalism
Romanticism
Prose
Catastrophes
71
Who was Mark Twain?
Went bankrupt in his 50s
His daughters went insane and then died
Because of his personal tragedies, his works became darker and pessimistic
Frequently wore a black suit in public to cope with his personal losses
72
What were the characteristics of Naturalism?
Lives governed by those "bigger" forces (hereditary, passion, environment)
Usually ill-educated or lower-class
Often represented as the criminal, the fallen, the down-and-out
Usually the educated or upper class
73
The depiction of life as most people live and know it is called _______.
Alien
Realism
Ajourn
Comely
74
True events, people, places, and facts. It's purpose is to enlighten and occasionally entertain.
Nonfiction
Freewriting
Creative Writing
Fiction
75
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Jewel is upset that Cash is building Addie's coffin right outside her view.
Jewel wishes to be with his mother during her final days.
Darl and Jewel embark on a delivery trip for Tull for $3.
Jewel is happy that Darl and Jewel are leaving for their trip.
76
Who was Mark Twain?
His first book, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, was published in 1908
His first book, The Innocents Abroad was published in 1869
Clemens' pseudonym, Mark Twain, comes from his days as a river pilot
"Mark Twain" means it is safe to navigate
77
What is Realism?
Depicts common, everyday heroes
Emphasizes accuracy and objectivity
Focuses on imaginary scenarios of the elite class
Focuses on real-life situations
78
What do the men do at the end of "Two Hearts That Beat as One?"
Strokher marries Esperanza.
They jump overboard.
Esperanza deems their conduct not appropriate.
Hardenberg marries Esperanza.
79
In Huckleberry Finn, who did Huck Finn live with?
Mark Twain
Aunt Polly
Samuel Clemens
Tom Sawyer
80
Which genre largely relies on metaphorical language, rhythm, and imagery?
Novels
Poetry
Drama
Newsprint
81
What happened in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
Huck Finn was not allowed to join the gang.
Tom Sawyer got his ideas for the gang from pirate-books.
The boys agreed that it was best to always kill the people who broke oath.
The boys agreed to kill Miss Watson if Huck Finn broke the oath.
82
Who was Mark Twain?
His father died when he was young, leaving him to care for his family
Spent much of his childhood in Hannibal, MO
He never knew his real father. His father-figure was a family friend
His real name was Samuel Clemens
83
What was Mark Twain's first successful publication?
"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
"The Adventures of Samuel Clemens"
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calavaras County"
84
Who was Mark Twain?
While in St. Louis, he became a licensed river pilot
Clemens began working as a newspaper reporter for newspapers around the US
At 17, Clemens left Hannibal for a printer's job in St. Louis
Left society to live in the woods for two and a half years
85
What happened during Modernism?
The image the poem creates became important.
In poetry, Imagism--visual appearance became important.
How the poem looks on the page became important.
The content of the poem, rather than how it looks, was important.
86
What is the gang called?
"Samuel Clemen's Gang"
"Tom Sawyer's Gang"
"Mark Twain's Gang"
"Huckleberry Finn's Gang"
87
What happened in The Rise of Silas Lapham?
Silas' factory produces Persis-Brand paint
Silas' home is located in Nankeen Square in Boston's South End
The Lapham's house had a good reputation among the elite
The Lapham's house had a bad reputation among the elite
88
What is one quote by Frank Norris?
"The novel...proves that injustice, crime, and inequality do exist."
"Truth is a thing immortal and perpetual and...fades not away in time."
"The novel with a purpose brings the tragedies and griefs of others..."
"The novel combines truth in a way to prove the strength...of mankind."
89
What happened during Modernism?
An attempt to break traditional style, form, etc.
Increased interest in psychology--the human mind
Ezra Pound: "Make it new."
Americans tried to find ways to reconnect to nature.
90
What happened during Modernism?
The Lost Generation: Colony of expatriate American writers stayed in Paris
The Lost Generation: Stephen Crane, Henry James, Samuel Clemens
The Lost Generation: Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Robert Frost, etc.
Poetry contained imagism, and visual appearance became important.
91
What happened in "Two Hearts That Beat as One?"
Hardenberg and Strokher each ask agent Ulivarri to marry them.
Esperanza Ulivarri removes her clothes, turning out to be Barrett Palachi.
The Three Black Crows want to swoon agent Esperanza Ulivarri.
Agent Uliverri instructs the men to deliver the other half of her card.
92
What was Realism?
Sparked by an interest in the scientific method
A technique devoted to "the faithful representation of reality"
A reaction against the scientific method
A literary moment which began in the late 19th century
93
Who was Henry James?
Tended to write of the mind, not of action
Family went to Europe when James was less than 1 year old
Tended to write of action, not of the mind
Considered one of the best writers of short stories
94
Who was William Dean Howells?
Born in Michigan as second of eight children
Was rewarded for his campaign biography of Lincoln in 1860
Born in Ohio as second of eight children
Started writing poetry in 1858 and worked as a translator (German/English)
95
What was the Jamesian novel like?
Wrote from author's POV (point of view)
Contained "central consciousness,"--a mind and person who is telling story
Focused on how reader was seeing and hearing story
Stayed away from omniscient narrator where story is from author's POV
96
What did Maggie and Pete begin to do In Maggie: A Girl of the Streets?
They began to date
They stopped the parents from fighting
They babysat the children
They helped each other study
97
What was Realism?
Democratic
Complicated, indirect writing
Verisimilitude--a semblance of reality
Imitation of everyday dialogue and dialect
98
On the first day of their journey to Jefferson, whose farm do the Bundrens reach just before dark?
Tull
Quick
Samson
Armistid
99
Which genre is composed with the intention of being performed in front of an audience?
Memoir
Drama
Poetry
Novels
100
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Darl believes that Addie's death is inevitable.
Darl is in the wagon with Jewel.
Darl recounts confronting Dewey Dell about her encounter with Lafe.
Jewel speaks out to Darl in the wagon about Addie's death.

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1
What happened in "Two Hearts That Beat as One?"
The Three Black Crows (Hardenberg, Strokher, and Ally Bazan) go to sea.
The Three Black Crows and McBride help Palachi overthrow the government.
The Three Black Crows must contact a government agency about crimes.
The Three Black Crows and McBride plan to deliver Winchesters.
2
What Happened in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
Huck Finn wanted to smoke, but he was not allowed to.
Huck Finn slipped out of the house to meet Tom Sawyer waiting for him.
Aunt Polly taught Huck Finn about Moses after supper.
Huck Finn was grounded and told not to leave the house.
3
What does Miss Watson tell Huck Finn about prayer?
Prayer helps you act selflessly to help others
Prayer can't help in certain situations
Huck Finn should not pray in public
Prayer bestows spiritual gifts
4
What is the gang's rule about women?
Charm them into falling in love with the boys
Kill them
Don't kill them
Disgust them and shout taunts at them
5
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Addie's doctor Peabody comes to the Bundren's place.
Dewey Dell tells Peabody that Addie wants him to leave.
Peabody asks Anse why he didn't send for a doctor sooner.
Cash stops sawing away outside.
6
Who was Stephen Crane?
The Spanish-American war in 1898 provided new employment for him
In June 5, 1900, he caught malaria in Cuba which worsened to tuberculosis
A writer who supports and uses the concepts of Romanticism
He worked for Hearst Newspaper during the War between Greece and Turkey
7
Who was Henry James?
Married young
Thought America was hostile to creativity
Imagined himself as "detached spectator of life"
Spent his life traveling
8
What was Realism? (1865-1900)
Opposes romanticism and idealism
Included rise of realistic novel, local color, regionalism, naturalism
Texts always followed story format
Texts didn't always follow story format
9
Who was Mark Twain?
Childhood hangout was Jesse James' hideout
He once spent the night in Judge Clemens' office with a stabbed corpse
Tom Sawyer is based on his childhood experiences
Always wore a black suit to keep up his appearances in public
10
What happened during Modernism?
Prohibition--alcohol sale and use was banned.
Flappers, wild fashions, cars, and parties flourished.
Women wore proper attire and stayed confined within societal expectations.
During Prohibition, speak-easies emerged, as did bathtub gin and crime.
11
What is Naturalism? (1890-1910)
Naturalism is a literary movement
Naturalism applies scientific principles of objectivity and detachment
Naturalism is an extension of Realism
Naturalistic characters can be studied through relationships to nature
12
Who was Stephen Crane?
Only 4 of the siblings who preceded Stephen are alive when he is born
Only 8 of 13 children who preceded Stephen are alive when he is born
Living siblings include: Edmund, Mary, George, Luther
Living siblings include: William, Jonathan Jr., Agnes, and Wilbur
13
Who was William Dean Howells?
Returned to Columbus Ohio for the Ohio Contennial Celebration in 1888
Remained proud of his Ohio roots throughout his life
Visited his home in Jefferson late into the 1890s
Did not return to Ohio after he left it, and instead wrote in Michigan
14
Who was Stephen Crane?
Born: November 8, 1875 in southern United States
The 14th and last child of Jonathan and Mary Helen (Peck) Crane
Died: June 5, 1900 in Badenweiler, Germany of Tuberculosis
Born: November 1, 1871 in Newark, New Jersey
15
What happens in The Rise of Silas Lapham?
Silas writes for the local newspaper.
Silas explains that he was born in Rural Vermont.
Silas' wife Persis worked as a schoolteacher
Silas makes Bartley feel at ease.
16
What were the characteristics of Realism?
Objective writing about ordinary characters in ordinary situations
Characters make sense with the surrounding environment
Character is more important than action and plot
Lower and middle classes were represented more
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Written by the author from his or her imagination. It's primary purpose is to entertain, but it can inspire.
Newspaper
Fiction
Memoir
Nonfiction
18
What happened in Daisy Miller?
She meets a young American who had lived in Europe a long time
American characters were cold to Daisy
European characters were cold to Daisy
Daisy is innocent, but the whole problem is her innocence
19
Where and when was Frank Norris born?
February 5, 1868 in Concord, New Hampshire
July 28, 1880 in New Jersey
June 8, 1850 in Denver, Colorado
March 5, 1870 in Chicago, Illinois
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Who was Mark Twain?
A natural-born storyteller. The first writer to realize art in language
Dealt head-on with controversial issues that others were afraid to confront
Stayed away from controversial issues as that would affect his status
His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens
21
What was Realism?
Didn't seem like the events were real
Represented life and social world as it seemed to common reader
Gave a sense that characters actually existed
Often portrayed happy endings despite real-life unhappy ones
22
What do Hardenberg and Strokher do about their mutual love for Esperanza?
They try to be the first to deliver the other half of her card
They fight for her
They stay away from one another
They both ask her out
23
What made Frank Norris become a painter?
A paint salesman in one of his novels
The death of his brother
The descriptions in his novels
Beautiful foliage in his neighborhood
24
What are two (2) texts written by Frank Norris?
The Octopus
A Thousand Splendid Suns
A Deal in Wheat
Two Hearts That Beat as One
25
Who was Frank Norris' father?
Benjamin Norris
A self-made Chicago businessman
Franklin Norris
Strokher Norris
26
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Cora and Tull speak optimistically with Kate and Eula about the Bundrens.
Vardaman plans to show Addie a fish.
Cora and Tull speak pessimistically with Kate And Eula about the Bundrens.
Anse orders Vardaman to clean the fish before taking it inside.
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What was The Rise of Silas Lapham's climax?
Lapham publishes a text that revolutionizes society
Lapham prevents Daisy from moving to a new town
Lapham gets drunk and mortifies refined society
Lapham learns to rise from the shackles that once held him
28
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Darl tells Dewey Dell that Addie will die before he and Jewel return.
Dewey Dell recalls sleeping with Lafe because she "could not help it."
Darl says his heart is "not too full for words."
Darl sweetly bids his mother farewell.
29
Who Was Stephen Crane?
Started writing at 8 and by 16 was writing articles for New York Tribune
His first novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, brought him fame
In 1891 he moved to New York and became a free-lance writer
His 2nd novel, The Red Badge of Courage, brought him fame in 1895
30
Who was William Dean Howells?
Did NOT write plays, Memoirs, or travel narratives
Wrote novels, poems, literary criticism
Wrote over 100 books in various genres
Known best today for his realistic fiction
31
What happened in Maggie: A Girl of the Streets?
The family lives in the "gruesome" tenements
Boys fight for the "honor of Rum Alley"
Maggie fights the other boys to protect Jimmie
Jimmy's father interrupts the fight and kicks the children to submission
32
Pause in class) Pick a character from As I Lay Dying and write 3 sentences about them.
Write your answer on your paper!
Write your answer on your paper!
33
Who was Henry James?
Became a British citizen in 1915
Thought America benefited creativity
Father believed in exposing children to best of culture-museums, libraries
Attended Harvard Law School
34
How does The Rise of Silas Lapham start?
Bartley Hubbard interviews Silas Lapham for a newspaper
Silas is confounded, and does not know how to get up from his situation
Silas Lapham is depressed, and struggles to find his place in society
Bartley Hubbard takes Silas Lapham out to lunch to discuss the election
35
Who was William Dean Howells?
Proponent of Romanticism, writing texts from his imagination
Became a proponent of American Realism
Published work by Twain and James
Risked his life in protest of execution of Haymarket radicals in 1887
36
Pause in class) Write a 1-2 paragraph summary of what happened in As I Lay Dying so far.
Write your summary on your paper!
Write your summary on your paper!
37
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Anse becomes optimistic with the changing of the weather.
Vardaman returns covered in blood after cleaning the fish.
Anse complains that the road put near his house caused bad luck.
Anse blames the road for Addie's ill health.
38
What is James' place in American Literature?
Wrote texts from the POV of the author
Criticized by some because of his focus on the elite
A pioneer in psychological realism
A "master craftsman"
39
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Cora's daughter Kate was upset that their order was cancelled.
The customers loved the order of cakes that Cora baked for them.
Addie was asleep or watching Cash saw outside.
Cora was hired to bake cakes, only to have her order cancelled afterward.
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What happened during Modernism?
Readers drew their own conclusions.
Readers supplied their own emotions: BYOE
Readers relied on the author to come up with conclusions for the audience.
The "Mystery of the Message" captured the bewilderment of life.
41
What happened in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The boys' gang agreed to kill family members if someone broke the oath
Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer were part of a gang of boys.
Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer were not part of a gang of boys.
The boys' gang signed an oath in blood.
42
What happened in The Rise of Silas Lapham?
Silas and Persis want to appear rich without showing off.
Persis and Silas debate how much money to donate to charity.
Irene and Penelope went to school in the South End.
Persis and Silas do not care about appearing rich.
43
Who was William Dean Howells?
Was and still is respected for his position in American literature
His later novels DID achieve the success of his earlier realistic work
His later novels did not achieve the success of his earlier realistic work
Died from pneumonia
44
What were key influences on Realism?
Advancements in technology
The Great Depression
The Civil War
Social changes
45
What happened during Modernism?
Attempts to combat stereotypes and offer more diverse employment opportunty
The Harlem Renaissance recognized growth of African American artistry.
The Harlem Renaissance started with the onset of the Great Depression.
The Harlem Renaissance ended with the onset of the Great Depression.
46
Pause in class) What was modernism? How does As I Lay Dying connect to it? Write 1-2 paragraphs.
Write your response on your paper!
Write your response on your paper!
47
Who was Frank Norris' sibling, and what happened to him?
He died
Hank Benjamin Norris
Charles Gilman Norris
Grew sickly from a young age
48
Who was Frank Norris' mother? What did she do?
Gertrude Gloriana Dogget
Ran a successful newspaper
Had a stage career
Elizabeth Delvina Harrison
49
What was Daisy Miller about?
Miller is completely misunderstood by European characters
Looked at social class, rather than individualism
Miller looked at people as individuals, rather than social class
American innocence defeated by the stiff, traditional values of Europe
50
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Darl's father Anse and Tull sit on the back porch together.
Anse and Tull do not go near one another.
Jewel tries to mount a horse and finally rides it down a hill.
Jewel forgets to feed the horse.
51
Who was Henry James?
Developed style of American Romanticism
Wrote short stories, novels, and novellas
Wrote critical articles and reviews
Gregarious and friendly, but never married
52
What happened during Modernism?
A period that lasted until WWII.
WWI caused a sense of loss and confusion.
WWI destroyed American optimism.
The period took place between 1910-1930.
53
What happened during Modernism?
Americans authors became known as the "Found Generation."
Colony of expatriate American writers remained in Paris after the war.
Stream of Consciousness: run-on sentences, no punctuation or capitalization
Literature "shows" instead of "tells."
54
Which schools did Frank Norris attend?
Yale
Berkeley
University of California
Harvard
55
It is free of rhythm, and it sounds the most like regular speech.
Prose
Poetry
Drama
Myth
56
What was the Jamesian Novel like?
Looked at the novel as a work of art
Used novel as a social document or forum for philosophy
One of the first novels of its kind
Did not use the novel as a social document or as a forum for philosophy
57
Who was Stephen Crane?
Uses figurative language and rhetorical devices constantly
Wrote texts that provide contrast of nature's beauty against war
Wrote naturalistic texts that focus on people's imaginations
Shows the reader the beauty of nature will prevail
58
How does the event between Strokher and Hardenberg end?
They become enemies.
McBride tells them to knock it off.
The fight ends in a draw.
They both are rejected by Esperanza.
59
Who was Mark Twain?
"An enormous noticer"
Tom Sawyer was his first successful publication.
Noticed whether people had their hands in their pockets or not
Did not pay particularly much attention to the world around him
60
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Cash puts together boards to burn for firewood.
Darl and Cash fit boards together for a coffin for their mother, Addie.
Vernon Tull tries to come over for dinner.
Vernon Tull stacked two chairs on his wagon.
61
When and where did Frank Norris die?
July 1, 1900 in New Orleans
April 17, 1902 in Huntsville, Alabama
February 3, 1901 in Nashville, Tennessee
October 25, 1902 in San Francisco
62
What was Realism?
Generally determined values through tests of consequences and utility
"Ultimate of middle class art" -- found subjects in bourgeois manners
Republican
Interested in the effect of texts on audience
63
What are the tenets of Realism? (1870-1910)
Life is shown and depicted realistically "a slice of life"
Writers were objective and celebrated the individual
Ideas dealt with the ordinary
Man has free will; what happens to him is due to his choices
64
What happened in Maggie: A Girl of the Streets?
Jimmie grew belligerent and despised religion as refinement and weakness
Baby Tommie and father die
Maggie's dad becomes a grandfather
Jimmie developes into a hardened and scornful young man
65
What made the boys agree to accept Huck Finn into their gang?
They planned to kill Miss Watson if Huck Finn told gang secrets.
Huck Finn had no father and needed group support.
Miss Watson agreed to teach each of the boys to read.
Huck Finn paid each member a certain amount of money to enter the gang.
66
Why does Huck Finn give up praying?
Miss Watson scolded him for it
The gang made fun of him
He felt he prayed too much
His prayers weren't answered
67
What happened during Modernism?
The Roaring Twenties--"The Jazz Age" occurred.
The civil war broke out, causing mass isolation in the suburbs.
More people moved to the cities.
American isolationism--US didn't join the league of nations until 1920.
68
What was the Novel of Manners?
More about conversations and thoughts people have than about actions
Society is the focus
Helps us see quality of life
Popular in the 19th century; still around today in updated form
69
What happened during Modernism?
People tried to break away from the past.
Americans tried to connect to the past.
Old ways don't work = disillusionment
Advancements made it easier to move and communicate at home and abroad.
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Realism is a literary response to _________.
Naturalism
Romanticism
Prose
Catastrophes
71
Who was Mark Twain?
Went bankrupt in his 50s
His daughters went insane and then died
Because of his personal tragedies, his works became darker and pessimistic
Frequently wore a black suit in public to cope with his personal losses
72
What were the characteristics of Naturalism?
Lives governed by those "bigger" forces (hereditary, passion, environment)
Usually ill-educated or lower-class
Often represented as the criminal, the fallen, the down-and-out
Usually the educated or upper class
73
The depiction of life as most people live and know it is called _______.
Alien
Realism
Ajourn
Comely
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True events, people, places, and facts. It's purpose is to enlighten and occasionally entertain.
Nonfiction
Freewriting
Creative Writing
Fiction
75
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Jewel is upset that Cash is building Addie's coffin right outside her view.
Jewel wishes to be with his mother during her final days.
Darl and Jewel embark on a delivery trip for Tull for $3.
Jewel is happy that Darl and Jewel are leaving for their trip.
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Who was Mark Twain?
His first book, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, was published in 1908
His first book, The Innocents Abroad was published in 1869
Clemens' pseudonym, Mark Twain, comes from his days as a river pilot
"Mark Twain" means it is safe to navigate
77
What is Realism?
Depicts common, everyday heroes
Emphasizes accuracy and objectivity
Focuses on imaginary scenarios of the elite class
Focuses on real-life situations
78
What do the men do at the end of "Two Hearts That Beat as One?"
Strokher marries Esperanza.
They jump overboard.
Esperanza deems their conduct not appropriate.
Hardenberg marries Esperanza.
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In Huckleberry Finn, who did Huck Finn live with?
Mark Twain
Aunt Polly
Samuel Clemens
Tom Sawyer
80
Which genre largely relies on metaphorical language, rhythm, and imagery?
Novels
Poetry
Drama
Newsprint
81
What happened in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
Huck Finn was not allowed to join the gang.
Tom Sawyer got his ideas for the gang from pirate-books.
The boys agreed that it was best to always kill the people who broke oath.
The boys agreed to kill Miss Watson if Huck Finn broke the oath.
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Who was Mark Twain?
His father died when he was young, leaving him to care for his family
Spent much of his childhood in Hannibal, MO
He never knew his real father. His father-figure was a family friend
His real name was Samuel Clemens
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What was Mark Twain's first successful publication?
"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
"The Adventures of Samuel Clemens"
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calavaras County"
84
Who was Mark Twain?
While in St. Louis, he became a licensed river pilot
Clemens began working as a newspaper reporter for newspapers around the US
At 17, Clemens left Hannibal for a printer's job in St. Louis
Left society to live in the woods for two and a half years
85
What happened during Modernism?
The image the poem creates became important.
In poetry, Imagism--visual appearance became important.
How the poem looks on the page became important.
The content of the poem, rather than how it looks, was important.
86
What is the gang called?
"Samuel Clemen's Gang"
"Tom Sawyer's Gang"
"Mark Twain's Gang"
"Huckleberry Finn's Gang"
87
What happened in The Rise of Silas Lapham?
Silas' factory produces Persis-Brand paint
Silas' home is located in Nankeen Square in Boston's South End
The Lapham's house had a good reputation among the elite
The Lapham's house had a bad reputation among the elite
88
What is one quote by Frank Norris?
"The novel...proves that injustice, crime, and inequality do exist."
"Truth is a thing immortal and perpetual and...fades not away in time."
"The novel with a purpose brings the tragedies and griefs of others..."
"The novel combines truth in a way to prove the strength...of mankind."
89
What happened during Modernism?
An attempt to break traditional style, form, etc.
Increased interest in psychology--the human mind
Ezra Pound: "Make it new."
Americans tried to find ways to reconnect to nature.
90
What happened during Modernism?
The Lost Generation: Colony of expatriate American writers stayed in Paris
The Lost Generation: Stephen Crane, Henry James, Samuel Clemens
The Lost Generation: Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Robert Frost, etc.
Poetry contained imagism, and visual appearance became important.
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What happened in "Two Hearts That Beat as One?"
Hardenberg and Strokher each ask agent Ulivarri to marry them.
Esperanza Ulivarri removes her clothes, turning out to be Barrett Palachi.
The Three Black Crows want to swoon agent Esperanza Ulivarri.
Agent Uliverri instructs the men to deliver the other half of her card.
92
What was Realism?
Sparked by an interest in the scientific method
A technique devoted to "the faithful representation of reality"
A reaction against the scientific method
A literary moment which began in the late 19th century
93
Who was Henry James?
Tended to write of the mind, not of action
Family went to Europe when James was less than 1 year old
Tended to write of action, not of the mind
Considered one of the best writers of short stories
94
Who was William Dean Howells?
Born in Michigan as second of eight children
Was rewarded for his campaign biography of Lincoln in 1860
Born in Ohio as second of eight children
Started writing poetry in 1858 and worked as a translator (German/English)
95
What was the Jamesian novel like?
Wrote from author's POV (point of view)
Contained "central consciousness,"--a mind and person who is telling story
Focused on how reader was seeing and hearing story
Stayed away from omniscient narrator where story is from author's POV
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What did Maggie and Pete begin to do In Maggie: A Girl of the Streets?
They began to date
They stopped the parents from fighting
They babysat the children
They helped each other study
97
What was Realism?
Democratic
Complicated, indirect writing
Verisimilitude--a semblance of reality
Imitation of everyday dialogue and dialect
98
On the first day of their journey to Jefferson, whose farm do the Bundrens reach just before dark?
Tull
Quick
Samson
Armistid
99
Which genre is composed with the intention of being performed in front of an audience?
Memoir
Drama
Poetry
Novels
100
What happened in As I Lay Dying?
Darl believes that Addie's death is inevitable.
Darl is in the wagon with Jewel.
Darl recounts confronting Dewey Dell about her encounter with Lafe.
Jewel speaks out to Darl in the wagon about Addie's death.