What was the (simplified) Puritan belief in salvation?

God chooses who will go to heaven and hell regardless of our life’s choices

Why did Proctor give up/not give up his name?

he would rather keep his name and reputation in the eyes of the town

How did the Deists believe that God interacted with his Creation?

God created us and then doesn’t intervene in our lives at all

How does Reverend Hale change throughout the course of the play?

He begins to see that the church isn’t always right and that he was wrong

What is the purpose of the oral tradition?

Relaying beliefs and history of a culture

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

Romeo doesn’t know Juliet is only sleeping, not dead, when he kills himself

Based on the poem and Puritan beliefs, which of the following does Anne NOT believe

God burned down her house to teach her a lesson

How does “Thanatopsis” suggest we approach death?

Like laying down on the couch for a nap, peacefully

Which of the following are possible themes of The Crucible?

All of the above are possible themes

Tom is actually the antithesis to these Romantic elements. Why would Irving do this?

Because Irving wanted to show the negatives of not living out Romanticism

Which of these is NOT how the Bible fits into the definition of a myth?

The Creation account is a figurative story and cannot be taken literal

What does John Proctor convince Mary Warren to confess to?

hat the girls are lying about being possessed

Why effect does the author’s use of an apostrophe have?

By addressing the States, he emphasizes the unity they now have

How is The Crucible an allegory?

Miller saw similarities between the accusations in Salem and McCarthyism

The theme of “The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls” is best stated as

human life is limited, but nature and the ocean will go on

What was Patrick Henry’s Exigence

Members of the Virginia Convention wanted to find a compromise with England

In Prospero’s castle the hallway is at sharp angles and not a straight line. What could this symbolize?

Life is full of twists and turns and challenges

Why is John upset that Elizabeth is still bringing up or hurt by his affair with Abigail in Act II?

He has confessed like a Christian and that should be enough

What is the overall message of the poem “Thanatopsis”?

We all die, but it is not undignified to die because all people die

Which of these is an example of apostrophe?

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree / How lovely are thy branches

What role does Hale’s questioning of Tituba play in her confession?

He assumes her guilt and his questions are phrased to fit that assumption

The rhyme scheme of the “The Raven” is ABCBBB. Why would Poe rhyme lines 2, 4, 5, & 6?

He wanted to emulate the sound of grief

Which of the following is true about Gothic Literature?

It is an exploration of the surrealism of human nature

Which of these was a potential theme of “The Earth on the Turtle’s Back”?

Perseverance and determination can overcome physical limitations

What is the CAT in SPACE CAT?

Specific features in a text that make it rich and effective

What is explained by “The Earth on the Turtle’s Back”?

How the turtle got its markings

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1
What was the (simplified) Puritan belief in salvation?
If the Puritans lived a blameless life, it was a sign they were saved
God chooses who will go to heaven and hell regardless of our life’s choices
God chooses who will go to heaven and hell based on our life choices
If we ask God, he will give us Salvation
2
Who wrote "The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
William Cullen Bryant
Patrick Henry
Washington Irving
3
Why did Proctor give up/not give up his name?
he would rather keep his name and reputation in the eyes of the town
Proctor’s name will live on in his unborn child he doesn’t care if he lives
Proctor’s name is too tarnished in the town he might as well confess
if he’s alive he can build it back up and can confess to being a witch
4
How did the Rationalists believe you could find the truth about the world?
Through intuition and feelings
Through reason and logic
Through nature and creation
Through faith and religion
5
How did the Deists believe that God interacted with his Creation?
God created everything but only intervenes when humankind strays too far
God created us and then doesn’t intervene in our lives at all
God controls our every move
God didn’t create humans, created everything including God who is caretaker
6
Which of these is NOT true about the Puritans belief in witches/the Devil?
Witches had clear physical symptoms as a result of selling their soul
Native Americans were demons
The Devil was directly trying to corrupt the Puritans in the new World
When babies died, it was the devil’s work as they couldn’t explain it
7
Why was Native American oral tradition not recognized until the late 1800s?
They were in different languages and no one could translate them
It was assumed native Americans had no literature
They were oral, so they hadn’t been written down
All of the above
8
What rhetorical device/appeal did Edwards mainly use in his sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
9
How does Reverend Hale change throughout the course of the play?
He becomes more like Reverend Parris
He begins to see that the church isn’t always right and that he was wrong
He is so wracked with guilt that he kills himself
He doesn’t - he’s probably the most morally sound character in the play
10
What is the purpose of the oral tradition?
Developing archetypes
Communicating and sharing culture with other tribes
Relaying beliefs and history of a culture
Teaching young Native American children how to tell stories
11
What of the following is NOT one of the five I’s of Romanticism?
Idealism
Imagination
Intuition
Illogical
12
Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?
Romeo doesn’t know Juliet is only sleeping, not dead, when he kills himself
Jonathan Swift proposing that the Irish eat the babies to survive
It rains on someone’s wedding day
In Monsters Inc., the monsters are just as scared of the kids
13
What is the overall mood that Poe wanted to emanate throughout the entire poem
Gloomy
Grief
Death
Melancholy
14
In class, we talked about how this is an example of what type of irony?
Dramatic
Situational
Iconic
Verbal
15
Which of the following was NOT a type of Romantic writer?
Light Romantics
Dark Romantics
Fireside Poets
Transcendentalists
16
Who wrote "Thantopsis"
Washington Irving
William Cullen Bryant
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Patrick Henry
17
Which of these are NOT a purpose of Native American Creation myths?
Articulates religious beliefs and spiritual philosophies
Explains the origin of human existence
Describes the purposes of people and their relationship with the Earth
None of the above
18
Based on the poem and Puritan beliefs, which of the following does Anne NOT believe
It was God’s right to burn her house down
She has treasures waiting for her in heaven
God burned down her house to teach her a lesson
She has a heavenly house that’s better than the one that burnt down
19
How does “Thanatopsis” suggest we approach death?
Greet it like an old friend because you’ve lived your life on the edge
With fear and terror because you’re entering the universe’s largest tomb
With some apprehension at the unknown but excited to see our friends again
Like laying down on the couch for a nap, peacefully
20
Which of the following are possible themes of The Crucible?
Hysteria left unchecked can lead to deadly consequences and fear
One's reputation can be more important than the truth
Forgiveness can lead to freedom even in the face of death
All of the above are possible themes
21
Who wrote "Upon the Burning of Our House"?
Washington Irving
Arthur Miller
Emily Dickinson
Anne Bradstreet
22
Who wrote "The Earth on the Turtle's Back"
Hopi
Modoc
Navajo
Onondaga
23
Tom is actually the antithesis to these Romantic elements. Why would Irving do this?
Because Irving wanted to show the negatives of not living out Romanticism
Because Tom changes at the end of the story so Romanticism changes lives
Because Irving wrote this before he was a Romantic
Because the Devil is the Romantic Hero in this story, not Tom
24
Which of these is NOT how the Bible fits into the definition of a myth?
The Creation account is a figurative story and cannot be taken literal
God is portrayed as loving and resting, human characteristics
Men rule over animals, establishing the hierarchy of creatures
It is the sacred Christian creation account
25
There are 7 colored rooms in Prospero’s castle in “Masque of the Red Death.” What do those 7 rooms symbolize?
The 7 Stages of Man
The 7 Stages of Grief
The 7 Days of Creation
The 7 Deadly Sins
26
What does John Proctor convince Mary Warren to confess to?
that Elizabeth is innocent
that she is a witch
that Abigail is a witch
hat the girls are lying about being possessed
27
Why effect does the author’s use of an apostrophe have?
By addressing Uncle Sam, he hopefully reminds the soldiers of the cause
By addressing Britain, he calls out the injustice to encourage men
By addressing the States, he emphasizes the unity they now have
By addressing Lady Liberty, he sends up a prayer for safety and courage
28
What is The Crucible literally about?
McCarthyism
It’s about a piece of chemistry equipment
Salem Witch Trials
Jamestown
29
How is The Crucible an allegory?
Miller was a Communist who wrote The Crucible because he was oppressed
Miller saw similarities between the accusations in Salem and McCarthyism
30
The theme of “The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls” is best stated as
human life is limited, but nature and the ocean will go on
humans have little control over their fate
human life is long and part of an endless cycle
the sea is dangerous yet sustains human life and hope
31
What metaphor Henry use to talk about the inevitable war with Britain?
A storm
A war
A bow and arrow
A dam
32
Why will Elizabeth not be hung if she’s found guilty?
Because she’s a Proctor and they’re well respected in town
the town was more lenient on those who confessed
Because she is pregnant
Because she renounces witchcraft
33
What was Patrick Henry’s Exigence
He was speaking to the Virginia Convention
The Tea Act and the Boston Tea Party
He had spoken to crowds before
Members of the Virginia Convention wanted to find a compromise with England
34
“And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years."
Anaphora
Parallelism
Rhetorical Question
Hypophora
35
In Prospero’s castle the hallway is at sharp angles and not a straight line. What could this symbolize?
The Red Death has come and gone over the centuries
Prospero has a twisted and dark heart -
Prospero’s path to wealth and status was full of challenges
Life is full of twists and turns and challenges
36
Why is John upset that Elizabeth is still bringing up or hurt by his affair with Abigail in Act II?
He has confessed like a Christian and that should be enough
Elizabeth yells at him about it every day and John feels like less of a man
He killed Abigail and that should be good enough for Elizabeth
John hasn’t confessed yet and he still insists that it never happened
37
What is the overall message of the poem “Thanatopsis”?
Kings heaven and most people aren’t rich so most people won’t go to heaven
Dying sucks, so don’t worry about it
We all die, but it is not undignified to die because all people die
Only the poor die and are buried
38
Which of these is an example of apostrophe?
Where is my wrapping paper at?
Hey Miss Wise, what Christmas movie are we going to watch?
I need to go talk to my mom about my Christmas list
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree / How lovely are thy branches
39
The rhythm of the line “and the tide rises, the tide falls”, repeated several times in the poem, has what effect?
Shows that the traveler’s footsteps are always going to be washed away
Mimics the rhythm of the waves
Emphasizes that tides made travelling really difficult
Shows how the traveler is constantly returning to the shore
40
What commandment can John Proctor not remember when prompted?
Do not commit adultery
Do not steal
Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy
Do not covet
41
What role does Hale’s questioning of Tituba play in her confession?
He treats her like she's innocent
He assumes her guilt and his questions are phrased to fit that assumption
He doesn't question Tituba, believing she is innocent
He asks her if she is a witch, and she says no
42
The rhyme scheme of the “The Raven” is ABCBBB. Why would Poe rhyme lines 2, 4, 5, & 6?
He wanted most of the lines to rhyme with Lenore’s name
It flows better
He couldn’t think of anything better
He wanted to emulate the sound of grief
43
Who wrote " Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
Jonathan Edwards
Patrick Henry
Washington Irving
Anne Bradstreet
44
Which of the following is true about Gothic Literature?
It is all scary vampire and werewolf stories
It is very realistic, un-sublime
It is an exploration of the surrealism of human nature
It is a specific literary time period
45
Who wrote "Speech to the Virginia Convention"
Arthur Miller
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Jonathan Edwards
Patrick Henry
46
Who wrote The Crucible?
Edgar Allan Poe
Arthur Miller
Anne Bradstreet
Jonathan Edwards
47
What does the term “Thanatopsis” mean?
Our death is imminent
All people die, so we need to be prepared
Light and Death
A way of looking at death
48
Which of these was a potential theme of “The Earth on the Turtle’s Back”?
Perseverance and determination can overcome physical limitations
Don’t lean too far over a big hole or you’ll fall in
The gods are vengeful and seek punishment on wrongdoers
Disobedience can have horrific consequences
49
What is the CAT in SPACE CAT?
Specific features in a text that make it rich and effective
What matters in a text
Forming arguments and communicating ideas
The practice of breaking a text into smaller parts
50
Who wrote "When Grizzlies Walked Upright"
Hopi
Modoc
Onondaga
Navajo
51
What is explained by “The Earth on the Turtle’s Back”?
How the turtle is the most feared of animals
How the turtle got its markings
Why the turtle is a sacred animal in Native American culture
How the earth and the waters were formed
52
What does it mean when a poem is written in blank verse?
There is a rhyme scheme and a set meter
There is no meter but there is a rhyme scheme (usually ABABCDCD)
There is no set rhyme scheme but there is a consistent meter
There’s no meter or rhyme scheme
53
What is the motif in “The Devil and Tom Walker” that we talked about in class?
Miserly men are killed
Wives and husbands fighting
Making a deal with the Devil
Going to an old Indian fort
54
According to "Thanatopsis," what is the role of nature?
Nature is just the great decoration on the tomb of mankind
Nature is all connected all human being are connected in Death
Old Man Ocean rules over all of Nature
We will all return to nature we need to respect it now
55
Which of these are NOT examples of imagery that Edwards uses in his sermon?
Open gaping mouth
A hurricane destroying coastal towns
Spider or some other vermin held over a flame
Snakes
56
Why is there a tonal shift in “Thanatopsis” about halfway through the poem?
Bryant was scared of death and wanted to acknowledge that
The poem was written ten years apart, they show his different death views
He knew people felt different ways about death, he wanted to be respectful
He wanted totalk about the fear people have and then turn their thoughts
57
Who wrote "The Devil and Tom Walker"
Washington Irving
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Edgar Allan Poe
Patrick Henry
58
What is strange about Bradstreet’s response to her home being burnt in “Upon the Burning of Our House”?
She curses God, which is not what Puritans should do in tragic situations
she spends most of the poem wishing she still had her chest and vanity
She doesn’t even care about the fact that her child died in the fire
She chides herself for thinking about possessions because they don’t matter
59
Why would Miller change details from the real events of the Salem Witch Trials for his play The Crucible?
He didn’t. Every detail was exactly the same
He needed a character to blame so he invented Abigail Williams
It added to the drama and gave a reason to the accusations by Abigail
Miller needed to change some details so it would be similar to McCarthyism
60
When Edwards preached this sermon, he did it quietly with little to no emotion. What does this show?
He used sound logos and reasoning to convince people to repent
He wasn’t very good at preaching as Puritanism, for the most part, died out
He wasn’t about to effectively preach so they fired him
He was able to effectively use pathos and harsh images of hell
61
What is the purpose of Henry’s use of the allusion to Scripture when he says “betrayed with a kiss”?
Henry has been betrayed before, but he’s still fighting for freedom
He knows he may be seen as a traitor by some in power, he’s okay with it
Henry believes the British promise of a compromise is just a ploy
He believes that those who want a compromise are betraying America
62
What is Antithesis?
When someone speaks to an inanimate object or someone who isn’t there
A comparison between two things using like or as
Two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence - contrasting effect
Referring to something usually historical, literary, Biblical, etc
63
What role does theocracy play in the plot?
Church and state are separate, they had to bring in non Puritan judges
The Puritans weren't following God if the courts were wrong
All those who are accused are assumed innocent first as God's children
no one can present evidence without being accused of overthrowing the court
64
Which of the following poetic meters have an unstressed stressed syllable pattern
Amphibrach
Iamb
Spondee
Anapest
65
Which of the following was NOT one of the ways the Sky Chief cursed the grizzlies?
He made them walk on all fours
He killed all of their children
He took way their power of speech
He took away his daughter
66
Which of the following did NOT give the author of “The American Crisis” ethos?
He was a journalist asked to read his pamphlet by General Washington
He was British, speaking out against the British
He was a congressman, encouraging the soldiers
He was a soldier, speaking to soldiers
67
You can infer from details in “The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls” that the traveler —
Dies
is really Longfellow
Becomes rich
Lives happy

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