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