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Unit 3 Literature of the Civil War
Unit 3 Literature of the Civil War
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Ambrose Bierce, Stephen Crane, Spirituals, Abraham Lincoln, and Robert E. Lee
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1
which element reflects the influence of naturalism by showing the reality of the battlefield?
large crowd of wounded men that surround the hospital tents
lieutenant's inability to sheath his sword
calm peaceful day and ordinary activity of dividng coffee
kindness of soldier who bandages the lieutenant's arm
2
The main idea of Lee's "letter to His son" could be expressed as
belief that the integrity of the Union must be preserved
despair over a Union that can only be maintained by force
determination that the South will not be subdued
an argument in favor of seccession
3
Why does the author describe how Peyton Farquhar reacts to the sound of his watch?
to explain why Farquhar had come to the bridge
to draw a parallel between Farquhar and his executioners
to illustrate the cruelty of the Union soldiers
to show that Farquhars perceptions had become very distorted
4
Which document was Lincoln quoting when he said "that all men are created equal"?
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Missouri Compromise
the Equal Rights Amendment
the Declaration of Independence
5
Lincoln's references to birth at the beginning and the end of "The Gettysburg Address" suggest
is aware of the nations short history
wished to relate complex ideas to a common experience
is concerned with publication loses
he recognizes the need for humor at a sad time
6
"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" is about the..
uncertainty of religious faith
desire for freedom
importance of cimmunity
need for equality
7
Lincoln's main purpose in "The Gettysburg Address" is to
argue why the Union will win the war
explain the importance of war and inspire to support Union
seek money for the families of those who died
identify the soldiers who died in the battle
8
One of Lee's main reasons for opposing secession is his
commitment to states rights
belief in the importance of the Union
pride as a Virginian
position as an officer in the army
9
Lee's letter seeks to persuade by
analyzing events within historical content
invoking the authority of great writers
appealing to emotion
making an irrational argument
10
To understand the relationship among the three distinct parts of the story, the reader must
clarify how Farquhar became a military prisoner
the sequence of events
the story's conflicting attitudes about the Civil War
shifts in the geographical setting
11
Lee's diction in "letter to His Son" is informal because he is
delivering a public speech
writing to his son
speaking in code to avoid suspicion
discussing a trivial subject
12
Why is the narrator surprised to find Peyton Farquhar about to be hanged?
Farquhar is already dead
Hanging had been outlawed in Alabama
Only gentlemen are hanged in Alabama
Farquhar looks kindly and is a gentleman
13
In "The Gettysburg Address" Lincoln explains that the stated purpose for meeting is to
dedicate the nation to the Southern cause
dedicate themselves to God
dedicate a portion of the field as a final resting place
dedicate themselves to avenging the dead
14
In what literary element of spiritual will you most likely find its key ideas?
refrain
opening line
title
solor lyrics
15
details such as rubber blanket, squares of coffee, and breast-work serve to heighten the...
naturalism of the story
sentimentalism of the story
romanticism of the story
realism of the story
16
Which event happens first in the true sequence of events?
the rope breaks, causing Farquhar to fall into the water
Farquhar's wife brings the soldier water
Farquhar runs to greet his wife with open arms
Farquhar stands on the bridge with his neck in the hemp
17
From a slaveholder’s point of view, what made the spirituals most dangerous?
they were insulting to the white people
they kept alive African musical traditions
they rejected organized Christianity
they carried hidden messages
18
aggregation of "wheels, levers" with "a beautiful unity" emphasizes what about the lieutenant
he is alone
he is an outsider who has no place in the machinery of war
he has become more observant
he is witnessing something noble and patriotic
19
What is the most important function of the refrain in “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”?
the refrain separates the soloist and chorus
the refrain reinforces the idea of deliverance
the refrain ends the spiritual on a happy tone
The refrain introduces a biblical context for the spiritual
20
Which statement best explains why "An Episode of War" may be viewed as a Naturalistic story?
It takes place outdoors, in a natural setting.
Shows how a man's life is shaped by forces he can't control.
It shows the sentimental side of war
It shows the harsh realities of everyday life.
21
What do we learn about the scouts character after he suggests the bridge can be burned down?
he is an arsonist at heart
he is an honest and straightforward man
his dislikes his commandant
he is not above setting up Farquhar
22
How does a repeated phrase like “Let my people go” help convey the spirituals mood and message?
the phrase helps convey a mood of determination
repetition could be decoded to reveal hidden messages
reminds listeners the slaves plight is similar to Israelites
the repetition dulls listeners' ears to key messages
23
If you make predictions about the fate of the lieutenants arm, you must...
recognize the story's witty tone
believe that the story will end happily
assume the doctor is telling the truth
consider the medical situation in it's historical context
24
What makes “Go down, Moses” typical of spirituals?
quotations from Moses
lack of a refrain or chorus
references to biblical figures
warnings of rebellion
25
In "Letter to His Son," what does Lee say he plans to do if the Union dissolves?
surrender to the invading Union army
lead the South in war against the North
try to reunite to country
return home and live in peace, if possible
26
What mood is suggested to listeners by the rhythm and repetition of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”?
rebellion
longing, patience, and hope
secrecy
fear and resignation
27
In “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” what is ‘home’ a metaphor for?
Heaven
the South
Africa
Jordan
28
In a spiritual, the part sung by the chorus seldom changed because the chorus
sang the refrain
was an African tradition
let everyone take part
played the role of the Lord
29
Which message is Bierce conveying in this story?
people often get themselves into trouble by taking risks
soldiers must follow orders regardless of their feelings
War makes men cruel and indifferent to human life
whatever can go wrong probably will
30
Crane seldom directly reveals the lieutenant's thoughts. He chose to do this to show...
That a good soldier has no feelings
How his injury has stunned or shocked the lieutenant.
That the lieutenant likes to observe events around him
How fascinated the lieutenant has become with the war
31
Why does the lieutenant seem so surprised when he notices he is bleeding?
He was not part of a battle
There was no fighting going on
He thought the war was over
His men were protecting him
32
Considering the diction of his speech, describe Lincoln's view of himself and his audience.
cowardly and fearful
humble and dedicated
powerless and defeated
noble and proud
33
What point of view does Bierce use in this story?
only third person limited
objective and third person limited
objective as well as first person
first person and third person
34
Why do you suppose Crane chose not to depict the amputation procedure?
he didn't want to shock his readers
to focus the story on the lieutenant's changing perspective
he couldn't find out what such an experience was like
it was too gruesome
35
Which of the following contributes to the feeling of suspense in "...Owl Creek Bridge"?
the sympathetic depiction of Peyton Farquhar's personality
the unexpected sequence in which the events are related
the emotionless description of the procedures for hanging
the vivid descriptions of the physical setting
36
Which of the following quotations reveals an objective point of view?
"He had not known that he lived in so wild a region"
"He closed his eyes to fix his last thoughts on his family"
"His whole body was racked and wrenched"
"He was a captain"
37
The fact that the lieutenant can now see many things that were unknown to him helps emphasize..
that his injury has changed his role in the war
that the complex machinery of war is an aggression of wheels
that wounded men are often treated as "non-people"
that war is a waste of human life
38
Which of the following phrases is part of the refrain of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"?
"If you get there before I do"
"Tell all my friends I'm coming to"
"A band of angels coming after me"
"Coming for to carry me home"
39
What is the main function of the flashback in the story?
to generate sympathy for the Southern cause
to describe the effects of the war on women and children
to explain why Peyton Farquhar is being hanged
to provide insight into the treacherous nature of the Union
40
"An Episode of War" is the story of
how a lieutenant lost his arm.
how a lieutenant got shot in the arm.
how a lieutenant survived a battle during the civil war.
the amputation of a lieutenant's arm.
