To what does the title "The Great Figure" actually refer?

the numeral five on a fire truck

Why might the author use images from nature?

To show that their friendship is natural

The Modernist movement is characterized by--

period of bold experimentation in style and form

As a result of the Harlem Renaissance, mainstream America developed--

a new respect for African art and culture

In "Incident," how does the reader know the impact this event had on the speaker?

Because this event is the only thing the speaker remembers

In "Ars Poetica" how can a poem be "wordless"?

Because it evokes images or experiences

To influence the development of her character, Emily's father--

drives off suitors and prevents her from marrying

What happens to the wall every winter?

Freezing and thawing makes some of the stones fall

Most of the townspeople disapprove of Emily's interest in Homer Barron because--

he is of a different social class

Which line from the poem best expresses the neighbor's attitude toward the wall?

"Good fences make good neighbors"

Throughout the story, Hurston shows that she is--

self-motivated, bold, and ambitious

What is Hurston's reaction to the gifts given to her by the white female visitors?

It is one of the most joyful experiences of her life

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1
To what does the title "The Great Figure" actually refer?
vast size
a famous person
the numeral five on a fire truck
a greek statue
2
When the speaker says, "something there is that doesn't love a wall," the "something" is--
Elves
the speaker himself
the general population
the forces of nature
3
One of Emily's possible motives is her desire to never be--
poor
crazy
accepted
alone
4
Why might the author use images from nature?
To show the violence in nature
To show that their friendship is natural
To describe them
Because everyone can relate to nature
5
The Modernist movement is characterized by--
a revival of sentimentality and artificiality
period of bold experimentation in style and form
an acceptance of traditional themes, subjects, and forms
unwavering faith in the American dream
6
As a result of the Harlem Renaissance, mainstream America developed--
a hatred of jazz music
increased feelings of racism towards African Americans
the belief that African culture was beneath white culture
a new respect for African art and culture
7
In "The Death of a Hired Man," Mary waits for her husband to tell him that--
the mortgage is due
the hired man is sick
Silas is back
she needs help cooking dinner
8
The following are all characteristics of Imagism except--
free verse
precise
imagery
symbolism
9
In "Incident," how does the reader know the impact this event had on the speaker?
Because the speaker will forget about this event
Because the speaker is afraid of white people
Because this event is the only thing the speaker remembers
Because the speaker cries
10
In "Ars Poetica" how can a poem be "wordless"?
Because it doesn't have meaning
Because it leaves the reader with no words
Because the author doesn't use words
Because it evokes images or experiences
11
To influence the development of her character, Emily's father--
drives off suitors and prevents her from marrying
forces her to work in the family business
forgets to leave her anything in his will
refuses to allow her to use the family name
12
In "A Rose for Emily," after her father dies, Emily--
keeps his corpse for days
sees many suitors
moves to another town
becomes a supporter of the arts
13
What happens to the wall every winter?
Because of the cold, it becomes more solid
Freezing and thawing makes some of the stones fall
Elves tear it down
The speaker tries fruitlessly to rebuild it
14
Compared to literature of the past, literature produced during the Modernism period was--
similar and different
mostly similar
ordinary and dull
new and different
15
"The Lowest Animal" argues that--
animals are unintelligent
humans are uncivilized
humans and animals are equals
humans are the most intelligent species
16
In "Tableau" the two boys walk together because they--
are trying to cause trouble
were told to do so
enjoy each other's company
hope to cause social change
17
Literature from the Harlem Renaissance addressed all of the following except--
sentimentality towards slavery
different aspects of black life
the African American experience
issues of race, class, religion, and gender
18
The artwork below is associated with which cultural movement?
Realism
Harlem Renaissance
Modernism
Imagism
19
Most of the townspeople disapprove of Emily's interest in Homer Barron because--
Emily is not good enough for him
they don't think Emily should date anyone
he is already married
he is of a different social class
20
The main images in "This is Just to Say" are ones of--
bitterness and anger
sweetness and cold
heat and dust
snow and ice
21
"A Rose for Emily" takes place in--
Europe
the South
a farmhouse
New York
22
In "Mending Wall," the wall in the poem is on--
the boundary between two farms
the side of a farmhouse
the border between two stables
the border between two states
23
"The Red Wheelbarrow" depicts a--
character's sorrow
series of symbolic images
realistic scene
monumental moment in history
24
According to Mary, home is the place where--
you were born
your dog lives
your relative reside
people have to take you in
25
Which line from the poem best expresses the neighbor's attitude toward the wall?
"Good fences make good neighbors"
"To each the boulders have fallen to each"
"Where they have left not one stone on a stone"
"There where it is we do not need the wall"
26
Throughout the story, Hurston shows that she is--
afraid of not getting straight A's
obsessed with pleasing her parents and teacher
worried that the other student will mock her
self-motivated, bold, and ambitious
27
What is Hurston's reaction to the gifts given to her by the white female visitors?
She is suspicious of the women's generosity
Grateful but disappointed, since she had hoped for more
It is one of the most joyful experiences of her life
Embarrassed that the women singled her out
28
William Carlos Williams' poems can best be described as--
surrealistic
ornate
sophisticated in rhyme scheme
simple
29
In Dust Tracks on a Road the students' good behavior in school is mostly influenced by--
the hope that visitors will recognize them
the absence of visitors in the classroom
their fear of being punished
their wish to impress their parents
30
"The Lowest Animal" is associated with which literary genre?
poetry
autobiography
mystery
satire
31
The larger message of "Incident" is--
the effects of racism
words can hurt
a poet's childhood dreams
racism
32
In the last stanza of the poem, the boys--
argue with each other
sadly go their separate ways
happily continue walking
angrily confront the adults of the town

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Modernism Review

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Questions 32

Answers

1
To what does the title "The Great Figure" actually refer?
vast size
a famous person
the numeral five on a fire truck
a greek statue
2
When the speaker says, "something there is that doesn't love a wall," the "something" is--
Elves
the speaker himself
the general population
the forces of nature
3
One of Emily's possible motives is her desire to never be--
poor
crazy
accepted
alone
4
Why might the author use images from nature?
To show the violence in nature
To show that their friendship is natural
To describe them
Because everyone can relate to nature
5
The Modernist movement is characterized by--
a revival of sentimentality and artificiality
period of bold experimentation in style and form
an acceptance of traditional themes, subjects, and forms
unwavering faith in the American dream
6
As a result of the Harlem Renaissance, mainstream America developed--
a hatred of jazz music
increased feelings of racism towards African Americans
the belief that African culture was beneath white culture
a new respect for African art and culture
7
In "The Death of a Hired Man," Mary waits for her husband to tell him that--
the mortgage is due
the hired man is sick
Silas is back
she needs help cooking dinner
8
The following are all characteristics of Imagism except--
free verse
precise
imagery
symbolism
9
In "Incident," how does the reader know the impact this event had on the speaker?
Because the speaker will forget about this event
Because the speaker is afraid of white people
Because this event is the only thing the speaker remembers
Because the speaker cries
10
In "Ars Poetica" how can a poem be "wordless"?
Because it doesn't have meaning
Because it leaves the reader with no words
Because the author doesn't use words
Because it evokes images or experiences
11
To influence the development of her character, Emily's father--
drives off suitors and prevents her from marrying
forces her to work in the family business
forgets to leave her anything in his will
refuses to allow her to use the family name
12
In "A Rose for Emily," after her father dies, Emily--
keeps his corpse for days
sees many suitors
moves to another town
becomes a supporter of the arts
13
What happens to the wall every winter?
Because of the cold, it becomes more solid
Freezing and thawing makes some of the stones fall
Elves tear it down
The speaker tries fruitlessly to rebuild it
14
Compared to literature of the past, literature produced during the Modernism period was--
similar and different
mostly similar
ordinary and dull
new and different
15
"The Lowest Animal" argues that--
animals are unintelligent
humans are uncivilized
humans and animals are equals
humans are the most intelligent species
16
In "Tableau" the two boys walk together because they--
are trying to cause trouble
were told to do so
enjoy each other's company
hope to cause social change
17
Literature from the Harlem Renaissance addressed all of the following except--
sentimentality towards slavery
different aspects of black life
the African American experience
issues of race, class, religion, and gender
18
The artwork below is associated with which cultural movement?
Realism
Harlem Renaissance
Modernism
Imagism
19
Most of the townspeople disapprove of Emily's interest in Homer Barron because--
Emily is not good enough for him
they don't think Emily should date anyone
he is already married
he is of a different social class
20
The main images in "This is Just to Say" are ones of--
bitterness and anger
sweetness and cold
heat and dust
snow and ice
21
"A Rose for Emily" takes place in--
Europe
the South
a farmhouse
New York
22
In "Mending Wall," the wall in the poem is on--
the boundary between two farms
the side of a farmhouse
the border between two stables
the border between two states
23
"The Red Wheelbarrow" depicts a--
character's sorrow
series of symbolic images
realistic scene
monumental moment in history
24
According to Mary, home is the place where--
you were born
your dog lives
your relative reside
people have to take you in
25
Which line from the poem best expresses the neighbor's attitude toward the wall?
"Good fences make good neighbors"
"To each the boulders have fallen to each"
"Where they have left not one stone on a stone"
"There where it is we do not need the wall"
26
Throughout the story, Hurston shows that she is--
afraid of not getting straight A's
obsessed with pleasing her parents and teacher
worried that the other student will mock her
self-motivated, bold, and ambitious
27
What is Hurston's reaction to the gifts given to her by the white female visitors?
She is suspicious of the women's generosity
Grateful but disappointed, since she had hoped for more
It is one of the most joyful experiences of her life
Embarrassed that the women singled her out
28
William Carlos Williams' poems can best be described as--
surrealistic
ornate
sophisticated in rhyme scheme
simple
29
In Dust Tracks on a Road the students' good behavior in school is mostly influenced by--
the hope that visitors will recognize them
the absence of visitors in the classroom
their fear of being punished
their wish to impress their parents
30
"The Lowest Animal" is associated with which literary genre?
poetry
autobiography
mystery
satire
31
The larger message of "Incident" is--
the effects of racism
words can hurt
a poet's childhood dreams
racism
32
In the last stanza of the poem, the boys--
argue with each other
sadly go their separate ways
happily continue walking
angrily confront the adults of the town