American Literature Overview
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How does Bradstreet refer to God in ‘Upon the Burning of Our House’?

  • The mighty Architect (correct)
  • The powerful Creator (correct)
  • The divine Mercy (correct)
  • The omnipotent Maker (correct)

    • Tom and his wife in 'The Devil and Tom Walker' are described as being generous.

    False

    What is Henry's most famous line from his speech at the Second Virginia Convention?

    Give me liberty or give me death.

    By calling British King George 'a common murderer, a highwayman,' Paine is using the literary element of ___?

    <p>hyperbole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes the mood of the poem, 'The Raven'?

    <p>Eerie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters to their traits or actions in ‘The Devil and Tom Walker’:

    <p>Tom Walker = Miserly and greedy Tom's Wife = Extremely selfish The Devil = Temptation personified The Swamp = Symbol of temptation and bad choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What human vice is Irving criticizing in 'The Devil and Tom Walker'?

    <p>Greed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Finny's main reason for creating the Winter Carnival was to celebrate athletic achievements.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Leper to enlist in the army?

    <p>A patriotic speech he hears at school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gene's ultimate realization about Finny is that Finny was incapable of understanding the darker sides of human nature.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event causes Finny's fall from the tree?

    <p>Gene jounces the limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The theme that emphasizes that wars are the result of something ignorant in the human ________ is prominent in A Separate Peace.

    <p>heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who accuses Rebecca Nurse of witchcraft?

    <p>Abigail Williams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their actions:

    <p>Gene = Jounces the tree limb Finny = Falls from the tree Leper = Enlists in the army Rebecca Nurse = Accused of witchcraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ________ is a pious woman who is put to death as a witch.

    <p>Rebecca Nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One theme of the novel is that no one ever loses at a game.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'The History of Plymouth Plantation,' William Bradford describes the Pilgrims’ journey to the new world as ___.

    <p>difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Pilgrims believed that everything good that happened to them was a result of pure luck.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has Fortunato done to Montressor?

    <p>lied to him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fortunato is led to ____________________.

    <p>the catacombs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Fortunato go into the vaults?

    <p>to prove his wine expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following works with their key themes:

    <p>'To My Dear and Loving Husband' = Unconditional love 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' = Fear and salvation 'Upon the Burning of Our House' = Loss and acceptance 'The Cask of Amontillado' = Revenge and betrayal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Edwards’ sermons can be described as hopeful and optimistic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Anne Bradstreet’s 'To My Dear and Loving Husband,' what does the speaker prize more than gold?

    <p>her husband</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the unalienable rights mentioned in the document, which option correctly completes the phrase 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of ___'?

    <p>happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gene's experience at Devon during the summer session is described as a moment of darkness and guilt.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson does Gene learn by the end of the novel?

    <p>That true peace comes from forgiveness and acceptance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The signers of the document pledge their lives, fortunes, and ___ to one another.

    <p>honor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the character to their description:

    <p>Rev. Hale = This minister feared there was a conspiracy against him. Goody Putnam = She wants Proctor to break the unspoken promise. Rev. Parris = A character concerned with reputation and authority. Mary Warren = The character that acts as a go-between in the drama.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Brinker to hold a mock trial?

    <p>A desire for justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leper's experience in the military leads him to become a hero celebrated by his classmates.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Declaration, a government should derive its power from the ___.

    <p>governed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Of Plymouth Plantation & Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

    • William Bradford's account of the Pilgrims' challenging journey portrays it as difficult.
    • The Pilgrims believed blessings were a result of divine intervention.
    • Jonathan Edwards' sermons were characterized by fervent emotion and warning about divine wrath.

    The Cask of Amontillado

    • Fortunato offended Montresor in some way.
    • Fortunato was lured into a catacomb.
    • Montresor's motive was revenge.
    • Fortunato was walled up alive.

    To My Dear and Loving Husband & Upon the Burning of Our House

    • Anne Bradstreet's "To My Dear and Loving Husband" expresses deep love.
    • In "Upon the Burning of Our House", Bradstreet mourns the loss but affirms faith in God's plan.
    • The poem contains a paradox (the speaker simultaneously values a material loss and God).

    The Devil and Tom Walker

    • Tom Walker and his wife are depicted as miserly characters.
    • Their greed was part of Irving's criticism in the story.
    • Tom's journey through the swamp represents his pursuit of worldly gain.

    The Raven

    • The poem's setting is winter, and the narrator is facing feelings of despair and loneliness.
    • The poem's tone is eerie.
    • The narrator's grief is heightened by the raven's visit and its repeated answer of "Nevermore".

    Speech to the Second Virginia Convention & The Crisis, No. 1

    • Henry's famous line: “Give me liberty or give me death!”.
    • Henry urged the colonists to fight for independence.
    • Paine's writings for the Revolution encouraged rebellion, and were often urgent.
    • Paine urged the colonists to fight for independence, using emotional language.

    The Declaration of Independence

    • Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
    • The document lists unalienable rights—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
    • The signers pledged their lives, fortunes, and honor to one another.
    • The Declaration argued for a government based on the consent of the governed.

    The Crucible

    • Characters like Reverend Parris, Abigail Williams, and others play a part in the Salem Witch Trials.
    • The play explores themes of hysteria, prejudice, and the dangers of unchecked power.

    A Separate Peace

    • Gene experiences a significant fall from a tree, marking a turning point in the story.
    • The main setting is Devon School.
    • Gene feels jealousy towards Finny's athletic abilities.
    • Finny's Winter Carnival symbolizes an attempt to escape the anxieties of war and maintain youth.

    Puritanism, Rationalism, Romanticism, and Dark Romanticism

    • Puritanism: A religious movement that emphasized a personal experience of salvation.
    • Rationalism: Emphasized reason and logic.
    • Romanticism: Emphasized emotion and individualism.
    • Dark Romanticism: Combined elements of Romanticism with darker themes like sin and loss.

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    Explore key themes and characters from notable works of American literature such as 'Of Plymouth Plantation', 'The Cask of Amontillado', and the poems of Anne Bradstreet. This quiz covers the emotional depth, moral implications, and critiques of society present in these texts. Test your knowledge on the authors and their messages.

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