Early American Literature Test Review

Question 1

Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible as an allegory for ___________.

Accepted Answer

McCarthyism

Question 2

Why is it ironic that John Proctor quotes The Ten Commandments?

Accepted Answer

He forgets the adultery commandment

Question 3

The imaginary bird the girls pretend to see was symbolic of what?

Accepted Answer

The "evil spirit" of Mary Warren

Question 4

Which of the following was a Puritan Poet and the first female writer in America?

Accepted Answer

Anne Bradstreet

Question 5

In The Crucible, why did some people confess to witchcraft?

Accepted Answer

They would be hanged if they did not confess.

Question 6

Jonathan Edwards preached the Puritan belief that only _______________ can stop God from sending you to hell.

Accepted Answer

A Mediator (Jesus)

Question 7

Which Early American group believed in a God-centered life and came here solely for religious freedom?

Accepted Answer

Puritans

Question 8

Who wrote the famous speech, “Give Me Liberty”?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Henry

Question 9

Which of the following was NOT one of the reasons the Early Settlers came here from Europe?

Accepted Answer

Patriotic

Question 10

Which group of Early Americans was influenced by the Enlightenment and The Great Awakening?

Accepted Answer

The Founding Fathers

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