A Nation Dividing and Expanding: Civil War, Regionalism, and Realism Unit Test Practice

How are the themes of "We Wear the Mask" and "A Man Said to the Universe" similar?

Both show how humans can be helpless in the face of external forces.

Which statement from "Ain't I a Woman?" is an example of pathos, or an appeal based on emotion?

I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me!

Which excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the cultural view that freedom is essential to happiness?

I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die.

Read the excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." He unclosed his eyes and saw again the water below him. "If I could free my hands," he thought, "I might throw off the noose and spring into the stream. By diving I could evade the bullets and, swimming vigorously, reach the bank, take to the woods and get away home. My home, thank God, is as yet outside their lines; my wife and little ones are still beyond the invader's farthest advance." Which best describes the impact of the narration in the excerpt?

It allows the reader to understand the thoughts of a man preparing for death.

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? What is the purpose of this rhetorical question as it used by Douglass?

It is designed to introduce an idea.

Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." They told us to treat all men as they treated us; that we should never be the first to break a bargain; that it was a disgrace to tell a lie; that we should speak only the truth; that it was a shame for one man to take from another his wife, or [to take] his property without paying for it. What central idea from the speech is most strengthened by this quote?

It is important to be guided by morals.

How does the passionate tone adopted by Satanta within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose?

It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.

Read "Once I Saw the Mountains Angry," by Stephen Crane. Once I saw mountains angry, And ranged in battle-front. Against them stood a little man; Aye, he was no bigger than my finger. I laughed, and spoke to one near me, "Will he prevail?" "Surely," replied this other; "His grandfathers beat them many times." Then did I see much virtue in grandfathers— At least, for the little man Who stood against the mountains. Which best describes the theme of this poem?

People can find strength by understanding past generations.

Read the judge's words from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. "We are sold—mighty badly sold. But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live. No. What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" What is ironic about the judge's statement?

Rather than admit they have been fooled, the townspeople truly believe it is more sensible to devise a plan to fool the others as well.

Read the quotation by Sojourner Truth. I am glad to see that men are getting their rights, but I want women to get theirs, and while the water is stirring, I will step into the pool. Which best describes the syntax in this quotation?

Truth uses complex syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.

Which best describes a strong research question?

a question that is open-ended

Which images in the poem "We Wear the Mask" best portray an ironic contrast?

grins and lies

Read the lines from chapter 22 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said: LADIES AND CHILDREN NOT ADMITTED. "There," says he, "if that line don't fetch them, I don't know Arkansaw!" Twain is most likely using humor to convey his viewpoint that

people are often tempted by the thrill of something naughty.

Scholarly sources, such as textbooks and government documents, are generally considered

reliable.

Look at this MLA citation for a print source. Westbrook, Eva. Health and Exercise 102 (2012): 56-60. Print. What is missing from this citation?

the date the source was accessed

Which is a motif in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" that represents being trapped?

the noose

Read the two excerpts from section 3 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." Then all at once, with terrible suddenness, the light about him shot upward with the noise of a loud splash; a frightful roaring was in his ears, and all was cold and dark. The power of thought was restored; he knew that the rope had broken and he had fallen into the stream. *** As he is about to clasp her he feels a stunning blow upon the back of the neck; a blinding white light blazes all about him with a sound like the shock of a cannon—then all is darkness and silence! What does the motif of a loud sound represent in the story?

the passage between dreams and reality

Read the quote from "My Heart Is Bursting." Two years ago I made peace with Generals Harney, Sanborn, and Colonel Leavenworth at the mouth of the Little Arkansas. That peace I have never broken. What cultural view is most reflected in this quotation?

the value of promises

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. "What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" ("You bet it is!—the jedge is right!" everybody sings out.) Twain is most likely using humor to make a statement about the impressionability of which of the following groups of people?

those who are considered common folk, represented by the townspeople

In "Sympathy," why does Dunbar repeat the phrase "I know" throughout the poem?

to emphasize his understanding of the harsh effects of racism on individuals

Read the excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman? What is the primary purpose of the phrases "borne thirteen children" and "cried out with my mother's grief"?

to emphasize the pain and struggle that Truth has lived through

Read the excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." As he pushes open the gate and passes up the wide white walk, he sees a flutter of female garments; his wife, looking fresh and cool and sweet, steps down from the veranda to meet him. At the bottom of the steps she stands waiting, with a smile of ineffable joy, an attitude of matchless grace and dignity. Ah, how beautiful she is! He springs forward with extended arms. Which best describes the narration in the excerpt?

warm and romantic