Ch. 1 Unit Test

Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number IV. "You ought not to think an hour upon the matter, but to spring to action at once." What is the purpose of the words "hour" and "spring"? to remind readers that they must take action immediately to succeed against the British to encourage readers to think critically about both the American and the British points of view to remind readers of the many hardships Americans have faced as a result of British oppression to encourage readers to support American independence even if they do not understand the cause

Read the quotation from The Crisis, Number IV. "It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same." Which phrase best describes the "cause" that Paine refers to? the strength to start a rebellion fair treatment from the king gaining control over more land freedom from an oppressive government

Read the statement. Achieving independence requires sacrifice and determination. This statement is the The Crisis, Number IV's minor premise. conclusion. major premise. body.

Paine most likely wrote The Crisis, Number IV in order to make readers concerned and nervous about their future. show readers the proper qualities a general should have. convince readers of the destructiveness of the British army. prepare readers for the difficulty of the days that lay ahead.

Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number IV. "Howe is now weaker than before, and every shot will contribute to reduce him. You are more immediately interested than any other part of the continent: your all is at stake; it is not so with the general cause; you are devoted by the enemy to plunder and destruction: it is the encouragement which Howe, the chief of plunderers, has promised his army." Why is the repetition of "you" in this sentence an effective rhetorical technique? It evokes a sense of guilt in readers that they have not been giving enough to the American war effort. It reminds readers that they each have a personal interest in America's success in the war. It evokes a sense of panic because the British are advancing on American interests. It reminds readers that colonists who oppose American independence will be held personally responsible if the colonists lose.

Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number IV. Shall a band of ten or twelve thousand robbers, who are this day fifteen hundred or two thousand men less in strength than they were yesterday, conquer America, or subdue even a single state? The thing cannot be, unless we sit down and suffer them to do it. In this excerpt, Paine uses a rhetorical device to encourage readers to feel anger and contempt for the British troops. fear negative outcomes in future battles. have a higher opinion of the British troops. feel proud of American forces.

Which is the best summary of the final paragraph of The Crisis, Number IV? Paine asks General Howe to leave the colonies and return to Britain. Paine informs General Howe that the colonists will continue to fight for independence. Paine informs the colonists that they must sacrifice in order to attain freedom. Paine asks the colonists to fight against General Howe and the British army.

What does "The Origin of the Robin" suggest about Ojibwa views of the parent-child relationship? It suggests that children were encouraged to disagree with parents if necessary. It suggests that parents' words were held in very high regard. It suggests that parents were encouraged to allow their children liberty. It suggests that parents preferred that their children be independent.

Read this excerpt from "The Origin of the Robin." His father visited him regularly every morning, to encourage him to perseverance, describing at length the honor and renown that would attend him through life if he accomplished the full term prescribed. According to this excerpt, which best describes the father's hope for his son? that he will be physically strong that he will be smarter than all others that he will be revered and respected that he will be clever and cunning

Why is "The Origin of the Robin" considered a creation myth? It describes an ancient ritual that had unexpected results. It illustrates Iroquois views on honor and loyalty. It is about a boy who changes into a robin. It explains how the first robin came into existence.

Based on "The Origin of the Robin," which statement best illustrates the Ojibwa view on an individual's growth and change? Growth and change occur as a result of conflict. Growth and change occur spontaneously. Growth and change are decided by the gods. Growth and change are usually predictable.

Read the first stanza of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls." The tide rises, the tide falls, The twilight darkens, the curlew calls; Along the sea-sands damp and brown The traveller hastens toward the town, And the tide rises, the tide falls. Why does the poet most likely use the words "damp and brown" to describe the sands? to create a subdued mood within the poem to make the poem more haunting or unsettling to give a sense of the time of year to evoke sadness within the reader

Read the lines from "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls." Darkness settles on roofs and walls, But the sea, the sea in darkness calls; The imagery in these lines evokes a sense of laziness. fear. mystery. despair.

Read the first stanza of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls." THE TIDE rises, the tide falls, The twilight darkens, the curlew calls; Along the sea-sands damp and brown The traveller hastens toward the town, And the tide rises, the tide falls. Which statement best describes the theme of this stanza? Nature and humans move independently of each other. Human beings are challenged by events in the natural world. Human beings have built too many towns near natural resources. Nature will eventually solve all of humanity's problems.

How does the theme of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" develop as the poem moves forward? The poem starts with an indication of inevitability and ends on a note of transcendence. The poem begins by suggesting that humans live in harmony with nature, then contradicts itself by the end. The poem's overall theme changes from one that indicates an awe of nature to one that conveys a fear of it. The natural imagery is developed throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.

Read the lines from "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls." Along the sea-sands damp and brown The traveller hastens toward the town, What is the effect of the enjambment in these two lines? It emphasizes the idea that each line is a separate thought. It creates a rhyme scheme between the two lines. It encourages the reader to pause between the two lines. It strengthens the connection between the two lines.

What is similar about the love that is expressed in "That I did always love" and "'Why do I love' You, Sir?" In both poems, love is the cause of great pain. In both poems, love is shown to transform the speaker. In both poems, love manages to exist despite great odds. In both poems, love is described as unwavering and absolute.

According to "Economy" from Walden, what happened before the framing of Thoreau's house was completed? He bought the property he planned to live on. He hiked through the woods studying nature. He investigated the history of the land. He bought a cabin to break down for lumber.

How does Thoreau defend his approach in the second paragraph of "Economy" in Walden? He uses the word "I" because he feels it sounds more interesting. He does not use first-person point of view because his is a fictional account. He uses first-person point of view to get his readers' attention. He uses the word "I" for the sake of sincerity and honesty.

Which statement best summarizes the third paragraph of "Economy" in Walden? Having finished framing his house, he sought out another house to dismantle for building materials. He found one and bought it cheaply. First he constructed the frame of his house, and then he bought the boards. The boards came from another house. His house frame was ready for its boards by mid-April. He had gotten the boards from a small, run-down building he purchased for a good price. The building he took his house's boards from was not in very good shape. The price was reasonable, though.

Based on "Economy" from Walden, which most likely describes Thoreau's attitude toward the outdoors? He was impressed but mildly intimidated by the wilderness. He was interested in being completely surrounded by nature. He preferred to pursue intellectual endeavors indoors. He considered the wilderness something to be conquered

Which best describes Emerson's central message to his contemporaries in "Self-Reliance"? One must conform in order to survive in the world. One should follow one's conscience instead of what others dictate. One must limit one's communication with people in the community. One should work to improve society for future generations.

Read the excerpt from Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance." These are the voices which we hear in solitude, but they grow faint and inaudible as we enter into the world. Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members. . Which transcendental belief does this excerpt best illustrate? Society and government corrupt the individual. Society helps people express their individuality. Societal rules are less important than an individual's conscience. Societal rules are necessary to maintain order among the people.

What does Emerson argue should be the basis of human actions in the second paragraph of "Self-Reliance"? the right to protect one's property from damage by others confidence in one's intelligence and inner worth a desire for progress and innovation in society the urge to succeed and make a decent living

Which quotation from "Self-Reliance" best summarizes Emerson's view on belief in oneself? These are the voices which we hear in solitude... We but half express ourselves, and are ashamed of that divine idea which each of us represents. There is a time in every man's education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance... Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.