You can infer that Abigail Williams left Salem because she

fears she will lose her power over the situation

In the selection from "Self-Reliance," what view of human potential does the author hold?

Most people fail to appreciate or live up to their potential

Why might Smith have written much of "The General History of Virginia" in the third person?

to appear objective about events

Which line BEST explains John's relunctance to give the authorities a written confession?

I blacken all of them when this is nailed to the church the day they hang

Why does Titulba confess to witchcraft when she is innocet?

she fears for her life because they told her they would whip her

In the selection from "Self-Reliance," what purpose is most likely served by mentioning Jesus, Socrates, and Galileo?

to illustrate the idea that non-conformists are often misunderstood

Which statement best summarizes the story?

Due to alcohol & madness, a man mutilates & kills a cat then kills his wife

Which option best explains why Poe would choose to use a first person narrator?

to provide limited understanding so reader will wonder if events are real

According to the selection from "Self-Reliance," society forces people to

conform and give up their individualism in order to gain resources

Which statement best characterizes Reverend Paris?

a minister concerned about his reputation

What action by Proctor supports the theme of "guilt by association"?

He refuses to say he saw any other people with the Devil

How does the character Tituba help advance the plot?

She was a slave and an easy target for accusations

I had walled the monster up within the tomb! How does this best connect to the idea earlier in the story?

it makes the cat seem more of a supernatural being

What was William Bradford's purpose for writing "Of Plymouth Plantation"?

to explain the perilous journey and trials of the trip

What was Arthur Miller's main purpose for writing The Crucible?

explain parallels between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism/Red Scare

To Proctor, what has his "name" come to represent?

his own sense of worthiness as a human being

Which statement provides the BEST evidence that the narrator tried to rationalize his behavior and events of the story?

Friendship lasted for several years, during which my temperment worsened

What reason does Hale give for why people in Salem are considering a rebellion against the court?

distrust of the ministers and the church

Which belief does Bradford express when he calls Squanto a "special instrument of God"?

belief in God's protection of the Pilgrims

What happened when Smith was presented to Powhatan?

Powhatan wanted to kill him but Pochahontas saved him

Why would the author have the cat be a BLACK cat?

connect the cat to the underworld or bad omens

What does Hale mean when he says, "private vengenance is working through this testimony!"?

some involved in the trial are trying to get back at one another

Which sentence best expresses the central idea of the selectionfrom "Self-Reliance"?

trust your instincts, regardless of what others do

Squanto spoke English well because

he had been to England and learned it there

Why does the author have John face his decision with Elizabeth present in the cell?

John knows Elizabeth would never lie to save herself making it difficult

Which statement made by Abigail shows that she is NOT as harmless as she appears?

“I can make you wish you had never seen the sun go down.”

Which line best shows how Hale has changed over the course of the story?

Damnation's doubled on a minister who counsels men to lie.

What has Hale come back to Salem to do?

counsel the accused to lie (confess) so they will not hang

Which statement best supports the answer about redefining it negatively?

a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds

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1
You can infer that Abigail Williams left Salem because she
has gone to Andover to watch the witch trials there
fears she will lose her power over the situation
was secretly asked to leave by Paris
cannot bear to see Proctor hanged
2
Nothing's spoiled by giving them this lie that were not rotten logn before. Infer that Proctor is thinking of his
defiance of Reverend Paris
adultery with Abigail
feelings about the church and town
refusal to go to the court
3
What type of irony is persent when Elizabeth lies for John after he has already confessed?
verbal
situational
dramatic
none of the above
4
Which term does Emerson redefine by giving it a negative association, even though it usually has a postive association?
members
consistency
conformity
man
5
In the selection from "Self-Reliance," what view of human potential does the author hold?
Exploring your potential is a scientific act
Most people fail to appreciate or live up to their potential
Only in the author's time has human potential been appreciated
Formal education tends to limit human potential
6
Why might Smith have written much of "The General History of Virginia" in the third person?
to keep distant from events
to appear objective about events
to hid his own sense of pride
to avoid revealing how he felt
7
Abigail brings the other girls into the court, and where she walks the crowd will part like the sea for Israel.
irony
allusion
metaphor
personification
8
Which line BEST explains John's relunctance to give the authorities a written confession?
I blacken all of them when this is nailed to the church the day they hang
I speak my own sins. I cannot judge another
You have witnessed it - it is enough
I confess to God and God has seen my name on this! It is enough!
9
A problem the Pilgrams faced while traveling on the Mayflower in "Of Plymouth Plantation" was
all of the above
storms
seasickness
the main beam on the ship broke
10
Why does Titulba confess to witchcraft when she is innocet?
she is actually guilty
no one will believe her
the girls already accused her
she fears for her life because they told her they would whip her
11
In the selection from "Self-Reliance," what purpose is most likely served by mentioning Jesus, Socrates, and Galileo?
to illustrate the idea that non-conformists are often misunderstood
to encourage readers to learn about historical figures
to suggest these people agree witht he author's philosophy
to quesiton these figures' practical contributions to society
12
Then who will judge me? God in Heaven, what is John Proctor, what is John Proctor!
situational irony
foreshadowing
plot resolution
internal conflict
13
What is the meaning of "...our lodgings castles in the air"?
lodgings are comfortable
lodgings are nonexistent
lodgings are in the trees
lodgings are safely hidden
14
Choose one way that Smith charms the Indians.
he uses a man as a human shield to save him
he dates Pocahontas
he teaches them how to construct weapons
he gives them a compass
15
Which statement best summarizes the story?
A cat takes vengenace on a man that tortured and killed it by haunting him
Killed by its master, a cat returns from the dead to remind him of his sin
Due to alcohol & madness, a man mutilates & kills a cat then kills his wife
A man loses his mind & kills his wife due to his fear and anger of the cat
16
Which option best explains why Poe would choose to use a first person narrator?
to allow the reader to feel sympathy for someone driven mad by alcohol
to provide limited understanding so reader will wonder if events are real
to make the story less believable but make the reader think he is credible
to focus on the bond that forms between people and animals
17
According to the selection from "Self-Reliance," society forces people to
conform and give up their individualism in order to gain resources
obey the wishes of society members who came before them
appreciate the various cultures within society
seek answers to life's questions in order to contribute to society
18
Which statement best characterizes Reverend Paris?
father concerned about his family
a minister concerned about his reputation
a minister concerned with spreading the Puritan faith
farmer concerned with his crops
19
Which commandment does John Proctor forget when Reverend Hale quizzes him?
Honor thy mother and father
Thou shalt not commit adultery
Thou shalt not covet
Thou shalt not kill
20
Which theme is most closely aligned to the experiences of Americans during the McCarthyism Era?
gap between young and old over acceptable behavior
consequences of adultery on a family
guilt by association
greed as the root of evil
21
What action by Proctor supports the theme of "guilt by association"?
He refuses to say he saw any other people with the Devil
He says that his adultery has tainted his soul for eternity
He blames himself for letting Abigail get away
He shouts and weeps when he finally signs his confession
22
How does the character Tituba help advance the plot?
She was a good friend of Abigail
She was the only person discovered dancing in the woods
Her daughter was one of the first to fall ill
She was a slave and an easy target for accusations
23
What type of figurative language is "...our lodgings castles in the air"?
alliteration
simile
personification
metaphor
24
I had walled the monster up within the tomb! How does this best connect to the idea earlier in the story?
it makes the cat seem more of a supernatural being
it leaves the reader wondering about the narrator's mental state
it shows the cat would not leave the wife who treated it well
it provides a logical cause & effect for the cat's presence
25
What was William Bradford's purpose for writing "Of Plymouth Plantation"?
to warn futhre readers of the perils of traveling over seas
to narrate the struggles
to explain the perilous journey and trials of the trip
to testify the love of God and his blessings
26
What does the relationship between Mary Warren and Abigail tell us about Abigail?
She is in love with John
She is an orphan
She is manipulative
She is younger that Mary
27
Which phrase best describes Abigail's role among the girls of Salem?
ring leader
quiet follower
respectable servant
moral example
28
What was Arthur Miller's main purpose for writing The Crucible?
to explain how important it is to treat children with respect
to show readers how dangerous dancing can be
explain parallels between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism/Red Scare
to give an absolutely accurate account of the Salem Witch Trials
29
To Proctor, what has his "name" come to represent?
his beliefs about God and the church
his social and economic standing in the town
his own sense of worthiness as a human being
his love for Elizabeth and his family
30
Which statement provides the BEST evidence that the narrator tried to rationalize his behavior and events of the story?
This dread was not a dread of physical evil-yet I am at a loss to define it
From my infancy I was noted for the docility and humanity of my disposition
Friendship lasted for several years, during which my temperment worsened
I seized him; when in his fright, he inflicted a slight would upon my hand
31
What reason does Hale give for why people in Salem are considering a rebellion against the court?
support for the girls making accusations
orphanes children and abandoned farms
lack of belief in witches or witchcraft
distrust of the ministers and the church
32
Which belief does Bradford express when he calls Squanto a "special instrument of God"?
belief in God's protection of the Pilgrims
faith in friendship between him and the Indians
belief in Squanto's eventual religious conversion
faith in Squanto's fishing and farming techniques
33
What happened when Smith was presented to Powhatan?
Powhatan wanted to kill him but Pochahontas saved him
they clubbed him to death
they made him a member of their tribe
they released him back to Jamestown
34
Proctor already confessed to adultery with Abigail. Why does Elizabeth lie about Proctor and Abigail's affair?
to protect John from going to jail
to allow herself to deal with Abigail privately
to save John's reputation
to not ruin Abigail's reputation
35
Why would the author have the cat be a BLACK cat?
make the cat seem commonplace
make the cat seem distant and cold
connect the cat to the underworld or bad omens
connect the cat to its origin
36
How did the Puritan's view religion?
important for children but not adults
as an afterthought
part of everyday life
depends on the individual
37
How does John Smith mostly refer to himself in "The General History of Virginia"?
first person
a combination of third and first person
second person
third person
38
What does Hale mean when he says, "private vengenance is working through this testimony!"?
everyone involved in the trial is lying
everyone involved in the trial is being too private about their affairs
some involved in the trial are trying to get back at one another
some involved in the trial are ratting each other out
39
Whom does Smith blame for the missed planting season?
himself
the Native Americans
Governor Radcliffe
the men transporting them
40
According to "The General History of Virginia," what are the main characteristics of Pres. Wingfield? (1st Pres)
knowledgeable
confused and hostile
generous and compassionate
selfish and weak
41
Which sentence best expresses the central idea of the selectionfrom "Self-Reliance"?
curelty may be necessary to achieve one's goals
social customs serve a valuable purpose
meekness is the virtue that fosters self-awareness
trust your instincts, regardless of what others do
42
Squanto spoke English well because
he learned it to help the Puritans
he had been to England and learned it there
it was his native language
he was a Puritan
43
Who is the reader supposed to admire most in Smith's story?
Opechancanough
John Smith
Powhatan
Pocahontas
44
Why does the author have John face his decision with Elizabeth present in the cell?
John knows Elizabeth would never lie to save herself making it difficult
Elizabeth has the chance to show that she has changed her mind about John
Elizabeth is placed in the cell to show a contrast between her and others
John is more sympathetic by having his wife plead with him
45
Which statement made by Abigail shows that she is NOT as harmless as she appears?
“She is blackening my name in the village!”
“I can make you wish you had never seen the sun go down.”
“Uncle, you’ve prayed since midnight.”
“My name is good in the village.”
46
Which line best shows how Hale has changed over the course of the story?
Damnation's doubled on a minister who counsels men to lie.
Goody Proctor, your husband is marked to hang in the morning.
There is blood on my head!
You know, do you not, that I have no connection with the court?
47
What has Hale come back to Salem to do?
denounce the proceedings of the court
prove that the girls have been lying all along
raise rebellion among its villagers
counsel the accused to lie (confess) so they will not hang
48
Which statement best supports the answer about redefining it negatively?
the virtue in most requests is conformity
a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds
society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every member
nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind
49
What are the italicized words that come before the character's words called?
social cues
stage directions
extra information
character information
50
Which word best describes the attitude expressed in the comment "loves not realities and creators, but names & customs
acceptance
disapproval
encouragement
grief
51
The villagers of Salem view Rebecca Nurse as a
spiteful woman
harmless gossip
merciless judge of others
kind and respectable person

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