English III 9 Weeks Test
Bradford describes the American Indians whom the Puritans encounter with
admiration and praise
_____________ is a reference to someone or something that is known from history, literature, religion, politics, sports, science, or some other branch of culture.
allusion
The Pilgrims' ship first reaches land in America
at Cape Cod
William Bradford's account of the voyage to America contains all of the following details EXCEPT
belief in the works of God
"Adieu, Adieu, all's vanity," is an example of what kind of allusion?
biblical
The Pilgrims regarded their voyage as
both a physical and a spiritual journey
According to the deists, the best form of worship was
doing good for others
No on should be made to feel that (he or she, they) must like sashimi.
he or she
Each one of the girls built (herself, themselves) a work area.
herself
If you see Darnell or Vic, tell (them, him) about the meeting.
him
Don't offer a ride to anybody unless you know (him or her, them).
him or her
"Adieu, Adieu, all's vanity," is an example of what kind of allusion?
inversion
The line "In silent night when rest I took for sorrow near I did not look I wakened was with thund'ring noise and piteous shrieks of dreadful voice," is an example of
inversion
Any society must maintain traditions, or (they, it) will disintegrate and be lost to future generations.
it
Great Expectations should not be read in an abridged version; (it, they) can be truly appreciated only in full.
it
If the jacket or the coat is too long, you can shorten (it, them).
it
If you want a good meal or snack, you can get (it, them) at Bruno's.
it
Many people go to the Philippines this time of year; have you considered (it, them) for your vacation?
it
Callahan Supplies shipped lumber and hardware from (its, their) Burnet Road store.
its
Does and oak or a maple shed (its, their) leaves earlier in the fall?
its
Either snow or ice has taken (its, their) toll on the roads and traffic.
its
Either squirrels or an opossum has made (their, its) home in the big oak tree.
its
Most of our preparation showed (its, their) worth.
its
We watched in amazement as the swarm left (their, its) hive and soared upward.
its
The greatest legacy of the French and Spanish explorers was
moral, ethical, and religious convictions that have shaped the American character
The main purpose of the treaty between the American Indians and the Puritans was to establish
peace
Anne Bradstreet is remembered for her
personal poetry
A _________ is a question asked for effect, with no expectation of an answer.
rhetorical question
Bradford's account of "The Starving Time" emphasizes that the behavior of the healthy Puritans was
selfless
Cotton Mather is best remembered in the annals of science as the
smallpox patient who believed himself to be one of the "elect" and refused treatment
Harvard College was founded soon after the first Pilgrims landed
so that scholars could work on a new translation of the Bible
Which is typical of plain style?
straightforward, factual writing
The Mayflower passengers originally hoped to settle near
the Hudson River
Which hardship did the Pilgrims NOT endure on the voyage?
the crew's mutiny
Bradford suggests that God was responsible for all of the following EXCEPT
the repair of the main beam
Rationalists believed that all people
were either saved or damned, according to God's will
No longer in use
Archaic
What kind of allusion is most prevalent in Puritan literature?
Biblical
Time order
Chronological Order
Included
Comprised
A ____________ is a startling extended metaphor or other figure of speech that makes a surprising, even shocking, connection between two different things. The connection may be witty, strange, exaggerated, or cleverly elaborate.
Conceit
Allies; persons who share a common purpose
Confederates
The associations and emotional overtones that have become attached to a word or phrase
Connotation
Meeting to discuss or plan
Consultation
Conversation
Discourse
Angry words; curses
Execrations
A(n) _____________ is a comparison between two very different things.
Extended metaphor
A way of writing that stresses simplicity and clarity of expression
Puritan Plain Style
Emphasizes uncomplicated sentences and the use of everyday words from common speech
Puritan Plain Style
To soften
Relent
Reprimanded
Reproved
Inversion was most often used to create exact ________ or _________.
Rhyme or meter
The time and location in which a story takes place
Setting
Spool
Soul
Spinning wheel
Speaker
Whom does Bradford call "a special instrument sent of God for their good beyond their expectation"?
Squanto
Some
Sundry
The way words are used to form a sentence
Syntax
The publication of _____________ in 1939 was the third important instance in American literature when buried poetic treasure was discovered.
The Poetical Works of Edward Taylor
Anne Bradstreet wrote
The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung up in America
Which is true about the organization of the selection?
The selection is divided into clearly marked excerpts from different chapters of Bradford's original narrative
Swift flyers
Affections
A reference to someone or something that is known from history, literature, religion, politics, science, or some other branch of culture
Allusion
Why, according to Bradford, did the Mayflower arrive at Cape Cod safely?
God decided the passengers' destiny
Making cloth
God's grace
Which sequence would be a correct chronological outline of the events in "The Starving Time" section?
Half of the Pilgrims became ill and died, half of the seamen died, the healthy seamen refused to care for the sick, the healthy Pilgrims took pity on the ill seamen and cared for them
Proud; disdainful
Haughty
Which of the following is NOT something Squanto did for the Puritans?
He taught them Native American rituals
Why is Bradford's plain style difficult for modern readers to understand?
His syntax and vocabulary have become outdated
Quills
Holy Spirit
The first people to migrate to North America were
Ice Age hunters via the Bering land bridge
________________ occurs when the words of a sentence or phrase are taken out of normal English syntax or word order.
Inversion
Which of the following statements BEST describes Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography?
It provides the model for the classic American rags-to-riches story
Fulling Mills
Ordinances
Edward Taylor wrote
Plymouth Plantation
Irreverent
Profane
Because Puritans believed that the arrival of God's grace was demonstrated by saintly behavior,
They thought it was easy to differentiate between the saved and the damned
Which statement about the English Puritans is NOT true?
They wanted to establish a new society patterned after God's word and a self-sustaining, profitable colony
The attitude a writer takes toward the subject of a work, the characters in it, or the audience
Tone
The Mayflower Compact paved the way for
a constitutional democracy
At the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims are most thankful for
the treaty they have made with the American Indians
The seamen are astonished by the death of the profane seaman and attribute his demise to
the will of God
All of our students expecting to graduate should be sure that (his or her, their) credits have been checked.
their
At that time, few among the anthropologists spoke the language of (his or her, their) hosts.
their
Either our adult dogs or the puppies chewed (its, their) blanket into pieces.
their
Neither Joy nor the children could contain (her, their) glee at seeing an elephant.
their
Neither Sharla nor her friends have bought (her, their) tickets for the band concert.
their
Neither the defendant nor the accomplices would admit (her, their) guilt.
their
Neither the maple tree nor our shrubs lost (its, their) leaves before the first snow.
their
Several of the bucks had already lost (his, their) antlers.
their
Why would either Judy or her sisters ignore (her, their) own self-interest?
their
Wil Mrs. Hann or your friends give you (her, their) support?
their
Wisely, many in the audience had secured (his or her, their) seats early.
their
Both Alice and Maria wondered if Maria had jumper cables with (her, them).
them
If you see Darnell and Vic, tell (them, him) about the meeting.
them
My little sister Raquel grabbed our ball and bat and ran away with (them, it).
them
Several of the girls had read the book, so the film's ending didn't surprise (her, them).
them
Food and clothing are more expensive than (it, they) used to be.
they
That restaurant's food and service are better than (they, it) used to be.
they
Wow! Both of the runners finished simultaneously, so (they, it) will have to race again.
they
