Mid-Term Review
92. Read the excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death." While the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple—through the purple to the green—through the green to the orange—through this again to the white—and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him. What is the effect of parallelism in this excerpt?
It emphasizes the frantic spiral toward confrontation.
32. Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." Is it not a reasonable thing to fright a person out of a house on fire? What is the purpose of this sentence in Edwards's sermon?
It justifies Edwards's strategy of scaring people into accepting God
91. Read the excerpt from "The Masque of the Red Death." It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all. He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer. What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader?
It produces a contradictory urge to stop reading and to continue.
96. Read the excerpt from "The Masque of the Red Death." It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all. He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer. What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader?
It produces a contradictory urge to stop reading and to continue.
40. What is the best summary of "The Starving Time"?
Many people died, and the few strong people took care of the weak
3. What happened to much of the Native American population, history, culture, traditions and stories after the Europeans arrived? *
More than 90% of the Native Americans died from European diseases & along with it, so did their history
38. The "First Encounter" is the name the colonists gave to their first experience with whom?
Native Americans
23. Puritans believed that individuals could advance within the Great Chain of Being -
Only when they are "saved"
27. How can you best describes Edwards's views in "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?
People who were "born again" in Christ would be spared
89. Why is Proctor angry after he signs the paper?
Proctor refuses to be part of a lie
13. Based on "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the Iroquois attitude toward nature and the environment?
The Iroquois revered nature and valued the plants and animals that sustained them
78. Why does Parris wants Hale to come to the jail?
make people confess
93. What does the ebony clock symbolize in "The Masque of the Red Death"?
man's inability to escape death
58. Why does Elizabeth think that Abigail has accused her of witchcraft?
wants to marry Proctor
1. An important characteristic of Native American literature is that it —
was originally not written but passed down orally
79. Which of Parris's actions helps you draw the conclusion that his conscience may be bothering him?
weeping constantly
29. The fact that "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" was popular suggests that the colonists...
were interested in Edwards's ideas about religion
44. Why does Bradford gives special recognition to William Brewster and Myles Standish?
worked tirelessly to care for the people during a period of sickness and starvation
31. Which image is used throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" to provoke fear in the audience?
fire
84. What does Hale do to try to be a hero in this act?
get people to confess
6. According to "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the origin of man?
A god fell from the sky and had a daughter, who eventually gave birth to two men
64. What does Elizabeth fear when she finds that her name has been mentioned in court?
Abigail wants Elizabeth to die so that Proctor will be free to marry her
7. Which evidence from "The World on Turtle's Back" best supports the conclusion that the left-handed twin has evil qualities?
He lives and reigns in the dark world below the earth
65. What conclusion can you draw about Hale from the following lines? Hale. Aye. But the Devil is a wily one, you cannot deny it. However, she is far from accused, and I know she will not be. (pause) I thought, sir, to put some questions as to the Christian character of this house, if you'll permit me.
He respects the Devil's wily ways
26. In paragraph six of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," what does Edwards suggest about spiritual reform?
He suggests that good works alone will not save a person from damnation
52. What conclusion can you draw about Hale from the following lines of dialogue? Hale.. . . The Devil is precise; the marks of his presence are definite as stone, and I must tell you all that I shall not proceed unless you are prepared to believe me if I should find no bruise of hell upon her.
He wants no one to question his authority
33. What best explains why Edwards repeats the image of fire throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?
He wants to increase his audience's fear of hell
48. What do the stage directions in the following lines tell you about Abigail Williams? Parris. Child. Sit you down. Abigail (quavering, as she sits). I would never hurt Betty. I love her dearly.
Her uncle, Reverend Parris, makes her nervous
73. Why is Giles Corey afraid to reveal the names of the people who are his witnesses?
Giles is afraid that they will be arrested
77. Why doesn't Danforth want Hale in the jail?
Hale has no authority in the jail
82. What behavior allows you to draw the conclusion that something is bothering Parris?
He cries all the time
80. Why is Parris so concerned about the events that are rumored to be taking place in Andover?
He fears that the disbelief in the trials will spread to Salem and cause a riot.
59. What conclusion can you draw about Proctor after he forgets the commandment about adultery?
He feels guilty
63. When Proctor fails to recall the commandment about adultery, you can draw the conclusion that he
He feels guilty
30. Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." Yea, God is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth; yea, doubtless with many that are now in this congregation, who it may be are at ease, than he is with many of those that are now in the flames of hell. What does this excerpt suggest about Edwards's opinion of society?
He feels society in general, including many members of the congregation, is more sinful now than ever
70. Read the following lines. What conclusion can you draw about Danforth from his response to Francis about questioning the girls' actions? Danforth. And do you know that near to four hundred are in the jails from Marblehead to Lynn, and upon my signature?
He is offended that people question his authority
74. Read the following lines. What conclusion can you draw about Proctor from his response to Parris's accusation about Elizabeth? Proctor (furious). There might also be a dragon with five legs in my house, but no one has ever seen it.
He is tired of defending ridiculous accusations without any real proof
57. Why is Elizabeth suspicious of Proctor?
He lied about seeing Abigail alone
39. Which detail shows that fairness was a cultural characteristic of the colonists?
The colonists repaid the Nauset Indians when they took the Nausets' corn and beans.
46. Summarize the conditions the Pilgrims faced at the time of the First Thanksgiving.
The harvest was small, but game and corn were plentiful.
87. Why does Danforth insist that Proctor sign the confession?
The town must know that he has confessed.
8. Which sentence from "The World on Turtle's Back" best illustrates why the story is considered a creation myth?
The woman placed the dirt on Turtle's back and performed a ritual to create the earth.
90. Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death." But in the western or black chamber the effect of the fire-light that streamed upon the dark hangings through the blood-tinted panes, was ghastly in the extreme, and produced so wild a look upon the countenances of those who entered, that there were few of the company bold enough to set foot within its precincts at all. What technique does Poe use to build suspense in the excerpt?
The word choice darkens the tone.
95. Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death." But in the western or black chamber the effect of the fire-light that streamed upon the dark hangings through the blood-tinted panes, was ghastly in the extreme, and produced so wild a look upon the countenances of those who entered, that there were few of the company bold enough to set foot within its precincts at all. What technique does Poe use to build suspense in the excerpt?
The word choice darkens the tone.
42. What problem did the colonists encounter upon their arrival at Cape Cod?
There was a lack of shelter in the face of brutal winter conditions
15. Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." One day, when the girl had become a woman, a man appeared. No one knows where this man came from. Perhaps he was sent from the Gods above. The girl was so filled with wonder to see this strange man, she lost her senses and fainted. The man yielded two very different arrows, and laid them across the body of the girl in opposite directions, then he disappeared. What is the significance of the arrows?
They represent the twins that the woman will bear
72. Why does Giles say that George Jacobs is named as a witch?
Thomas Putnam wants George's land
24. Which idea in TULIP explains why Puritans believe that all humans are sinners?
Total Depravity
21. What are the Puritan beliefs under TULIP?
Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Preservation of the Saints
19. What Puritan belief follows that only a select few will be saved by God?
Unconditional Election
83. What evidence does Parris give that the townspeople do not support the trials?
Very few people come to Proctor's excommunication
20. Who are some of the Puritan writers?
William Bradford, John Winthrop, Jonathan Edwards
2. In oral story telling, which of the following is not a way to enhance a story when speaking?
Writing the story down
43. William Bradford's description of the colonists' victory in the "First Encounter" reveals the cultural characteristic that the colonists
felt that God protected them in their endeavors
25. What is an archetype? *
a pattern that appears in literature in the form of a character or setting or plot
34. In "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses the image of a spider dangling on a thread over fire to describe
a person's ability to avoid damnation
76. To avoid being questioned about the truth of her accusations, what does Abigail suggest that she will do?
accuse Danforth of being possessed
55. What does Elizabeth explain to Proctor will happen if people confess to witchcraft?
be saved from hanging
61. What does Mary Warren say will happen to those who confess to witchcraft?
be saved from hanging
45. What cultural characteristic of the colonists is most evident in this term from the treaty with Massasoit? "If any did unjustly war against him, they would aid him; if any did war against them, he should aid them."
belief in mutual support
86. Why does Hale ask Elizabeth to encourage Proctor to lie?
believes that dying for pride is worse than lying
94. Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death." But in the western or black chamber the effect of the fire-light that streamed upon the dark hangings through the blood-tinted panes, was ghastly in the extreme, and produced so wild a look upon the countenances of those who entered, that there were few of the company bold enough to set foot within its precincts at all. Which words from the excerpt most convey the mood?
blood-tinted
54. How does Reverend Hale shows his education and authority?
bringing books with him to Salem
11. Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." The conflict between the twins continued, and for some reason, the grandmother favored the left-handed twin. The right-handed twin became angry and resentful. He was the truthful twin who always did the right thing. The left-handed twin was deceitful and did everything backward. You could never trust him. The twins represented the two ways of the world which are in all people. The Indians did not call these good and evil. They called them the straight mind and the crooked mind, the righteous man and the devious man, the right and the left.The main purpose of this excerpt is to
clarify what the Iroquois considered the two different sides of human nature
9. Read this quotation from "The World on Turtle's Back." The woman placed the dirt on Turtle's back and performed a ritual to create the earth. She walked around the dirt in the direction of the sun until the earth grew large enough. Then she planted the roots from the Great Tree and continued her ritual to keep the earth growing. Like the sun she kept moving around the earth, in the same direction the people still do in dance rituals today. The main purpose of this quotation is to?
describe the Iroquois belief of how the Earth was created
28. Based on "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," which best describes Edwards's feelings toward his congregation?
compassionate
36. Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." And now you have an extraordinary opportunity, a day wherein Christ has thrown the door of mercy wide open, and stands in the door calling and crying with a loud voice to poor sinners; a day wherein many are flocking to him, and pressing into the kingdom of God. Many are daily coming from the east, west, north and south; many that were very lately in the same miserable condition that you are in, are now in a happy state, with their hearts filled with love to him that has loved them and washed them from their sins in his own blood, and rejoicing in hope of the glory of God. How awful is it to be left behind at such a day! To see so many others feasting, while you are pining and perishing! To see so many rejoicing and singing for joy of heart, while you have cause to mourn for sorrow of heart, and howl for vexation of spirit! How can you rest one moment in such a condition? In this excerpt, Edwards is attempting to convince readers that they...
could miss an invaluable opportunity.
17. Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." The animals thought that perhaps there was dirt at the depths of the ocean, but they had never tried to reach the bottom before. One by one they tried to swim down, but their attempts were futile. Finally, the muskrat disappeared into the cold depth of the ocean. After a lengthy amount of time, he drifted to the surface with a tiny speck of earth in his hand. He appeared to be dead, but the animals prayed and chanted, and finally he stirred. The Earth-Diver was successful in bringing forth the soil to make the earth grow. Based on this excerpt, which character trait was valued by the Iroquois?
courage
88. Why does Proctor refuse to say that he saw anyone else with the Devil?
does not want to ruin anyone's name
22. Puritan Simple style can be distinguished from ornate style because simple style —
emphasizes uncomplicated sentences and uses words from common speech
5. "The World on Turtle's Back" is a creation myth because it
explains how the Iroquois believe that the earth was created.
37. What did the colonists do first when they arrived in North America?
fell on their knees and blessed God
14. Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." In the Sky-World was a man who aimed to please his pregnant wife. His wife told him that she wanted some bark from the roots of the Great Tree. Though the husband knew it was wrong, he dug up the roots of the tree for his wife. In doing so, he broke a hole in the floor of the Sky-World, and was shocked to find empty space underneath. He was terrified and told his wife what he did. Which words in this excerpt support the idea that the husband was very devoted to his wife?
he broke a hole in the floor of the Sky-World
60. Why is Proctor afraid of going to town to tell the court about Abigail?
he has no witness to Abigail's confession
62. What reasons does Proctor gives for failing to attend church regularly in Salem?
he has to work on the Sabbath
49. Reverend Parris's main concern about his niece Abigail is what
her actions will reflect badly on him
53. How can you draw the conclusion that Abigail Williams thinks she knows more about the world than the other women in the village know?
her conversation with John Proctor
68. What does Proctor question as Elizabeth is being arrested?
how innocent the accusers are
35. Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." You will know certainly that you must wear out long ages, millions of millions of ages, in wrestling and conflicting with this almighty merciless vengeance; and then when you have so done, when so many ages have actually been spent by you in this manner, you will know that all is but a point to what remains. So that your punishment will indeed be infinite. Oh who can express what the state of a soul in such circumstances is! Edwards uses the phrase "Oh who can express what the state of a soul in such circumstances is!" in order to...
illustrate that this type of suffering is unimaginable.
41. Squanto helped the colonists by doing what?
interpreting for them
71. When Danforth says that ". . . a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it, there be no road between" you can draw the conclusion that he...
is a stern person
85. Danforth says, "I cannot pardon these when twelve are already hanged for the same crime." What conclusion can you draw about him?
is unwilling to admit his mistakes
12. Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." The right-handed twin accused his brother of murdering their mother and their quarrels continued until it was time to bury their mother. With the help of their grandmother, they made her a grave. From her head grew the three sister plants, corn, beans, and squash. From her heart grew tobacco, which people still use to give thanks in ceremony. She is called "our mother" and the people dance and sing to her to make the plants grow. The excerpt suggests that the Iroquois believed what?
mothers should be worshiped as goddesses
4. Many Native American literature pieces can be easily compared to -
myths
16. Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." With the deer antler, the right-handed twin demolished his brother. The left-handed twin died, but he didn't die. He was hurled off the edge of the earth by his brother. In this dark world below the earth, the left-handed twin still lives and reigns. The right-handed twin lives in the Sky-World and he is content with the world he helped to create. The left-handed twin lives in the world below. He, too, is content with the world of men. He delights in the sounds of warfare and suffering. These two beings rule the world and look after the affairs of men. During the day people have rituals to honor the right-handed twin. At night they dance and sing for the left-handed twin. Based on this excerpt, it is reasonable to conclude that
neither twin could die because they were immortal gods
56. What does Proctor know Abigail has done?
plans to accuse Elizabeth of murder
69. Why do Giles, Proctor, and Francis go to the court?
prove that their wives are innocent
75. Why does Proctor finally tell about his affair with Abigail?
save Elizabeth
50. Why did Ann Putnam send her daughter Ruth to Tituba?
speak to Ann's dead babies
67. Elizabeth's willingness to go with Cheever allows you to draw the conclusion that she is...
strong
18. Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." When the girl awoke, she knew that she would bear twins. Even before they were born, there was contention between the twins. There was no peace between these two brothers. When it was time for them to be born, the right-handed twin wanted to be born in the normal way. The left-handed twin saw light in the other direction and was determined to be born through his mother's mouth or nose. In his attempt to be born in the opposite direction, he killed his mother. Based on this excerpt, it is reasonable to conclude what?
the brothers were opposites and would always be in conflict
47. What does Reverend Parris see in the forest?
the girls dancing and Tituba waving
51. What does Rebecca Nurse say will cure the girls' apparent illnesses?
the girls tiring of their silly behavior
66. What circumstance points to Abigail as the villain in this drama?
the needle in the poppet
81. Why does Parris explain that Salem's situation is different from other communities conducting examinations?
the people accused and scheduled for hanging in Salem are people of good character
10. Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." Without knowing it, the right and left-handed twins built balance into the world. The plant-eating animals created by the right-handed twin balanced out the meat-eating animals created by the left-handed twin. And so the world thrived, and this was good. The main purpose of this quotation is to?
to explain how balance came to exist in the natural world
