American Literature Spring Exam Review

Question 1

Janie's voice becomes most needed when

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she tells the story of her and TC in court

Question 2

The "God" that Ben Meecham would create, if he could, would include all but

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the strength of Bull

Question 3

All of the following illustrate the prejudice that San Piedrans hold towards the J-A, except

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Ishmael and Hatsue's discussion of oceans

Question 4

War affects all of the following characters, except

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Sterling Whitman

Question 5

All of the following characters contribute to Hatsue's internal struggle about identity except

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Kabuo

Question 6

From Snow Falling on Cedars, two characters who are on parallel quests are

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Kabuo and Ishmael

Question 7

The "abyss," the lowest point that Janie endures alone on her journey, occurs when

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she has to kill Tea Cake

Question 8

_______ is the owner of a mule, which becomes a subject for tall stories.

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Matt Bonner

Question 9

From The Great Santini, all of the following are foil characters for Bull, except

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Joe Varney

Question 10

Philip Milholland's notes serve as a symbol of which theme?

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duty vs. desire

Question 11

The final reference to the pear tree motif occurs when

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Janie has seeds in her pocket

Question 12

From Their Eyes Were Watching God, which character allows Janie to have her own opinions?

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Tea Cake

Question 13

The hero's journey includes all of the following except

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possessing a tragic flaw

Question 14

The cedar tree serves as a symbol of

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protection from the outside world

Question 15

As a literary term, "In media res" means

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the novel begins in the middle of the plot

Question 16

Nanny's view of marriage is influenced by all of the following, except

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the way the Washburns treated her

Question 17

This woman illustrates that prejudice exists within races, as she admires Janie's light skin.

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Mrs. Turner

Question 18

Janie learns that the "pear tree" symbol should include

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equality and respect

Question 19

The mule symbolizes all of the following, except

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impotence

Question 20

Rites of passage for Ben include all of the following, except

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a date with a college girl

Question 21

Janie's mother is named _________, but her ___________ raises her.

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Leafy; Nanny

Question 22

Snow serves as a symbol of all of the following, except

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the fleeting nature of youth

Question 23

Logan Killicks does not match the pear tree for all of the following reasons, except

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he humiliates her in front of others

Question 24

Santini obviously illustrates discrimination due to race. What other kinds of prejudice exist?

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gender; religion

Question 25

In Snow, which character is the most static?

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Etta Heine

American Literature Spring Exam Review

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American Literature Spring Exam Review

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