"Fighting the Factory: The Arts and Crafts Movement"

FIGHTING THE FACTORY: Which of the following phrases from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "rustic"?

• "rigid rules"

• "simple and plain"

• "played a part"

• "did not succeed"

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FIGHTING THE FACTORY: Which statement best expresses a major difference between Arts and Crafts creations and products of the industrial movement?

• Arts and Crafts pieces refer to a simple existence, while industrial works suggest life in the city.

• Arts and Crafts pieces derive from a single mind, while industrial works allow for the ideas of many workers.

• Arts and Crafts works are generally unique, while industrial pieces are uniform in appearance.

• Arts and Crafts works are assembled all at once, while industrial pieces take many steps.

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FIGHTING THE FACTORY: Which of the following illustrates an important distinction between the Arts and Crafts and Industrial movements?

• Arts and Crafts work was driven by a personal philosophy, while industrial work was about efficiency of labor.

• The industrial movement invested in the value of the individual, while Arts and Crafts followers saw little use in the distinct talents of craftspeople.

• Arts and Crafts methods necessarily create interesting pieces, while it is impossible for industrially produced works to be pleasing.

• Modern stores reflect acceptance of industrial work, while Arts and Crafts lives on only in the spirit of its ideas.

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FIGHTING THE FACTORY: Which paragraph develops the ideas that building furniture should require more than just physical skill?

• the fifth

• the second

• the fourth

• the sixth

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FIGHTING THE FACTORY: Which of the following sentences should be included in a summary of this passage?

• Arts and Crafts designs were motivated by a love for precisely copying natural forms.

• The problem with industrial production is more with how it treats people, and less about its methods.

• In a sad turn of events, furniture stores today almost never feature uniquely crafted itemsn.

• The Arts and Crafts movement still has followers in certain corners of the modern world.

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ON BROADWAY: In lines 1-6, what is the author describing?

• a bizarre and unexpected sign on a street

• a chaotic and violent crowd of people

• a happy and calm area of town

• a lively and exciting street

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ON BROADWAY: Which of the following phrases best describes the speaker's attitude?

• confused and upset by all the commotion

• peaceful and happy with all of the energy

• surprised and excited by all of Broadway's fanfare

• depressed and unfulfilled in spite of the excitement

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ON BROADWAY: Consider the imagery used to portray Broadway in lines 3-6 and 11-13. How does the imagery contribute to the central theme of the text?

• The imagery used to describe Broadway presents it as overcrowded, contributing to the theme of social pressure.

• The imagery used presents Broadway as a place of bright lights and "merry crowd[s]," which is contrasted against the theme of loneliness.

• The imagery used to describe Broadway presents it as a well-lit place filled with energy and electricity, contributing to the theme of how technology can better people's lives.

• The imagery used presents Broadway as "garish" and superficially lighted, contributing to the themes of greed and corruption.

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ON BROADWAY, part A: Which of the following best describe the tone of the poem?

• Awed yet saddened

• Wistful yet angry

• Excited yet scared

• Happy yet weary

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ON BROADWAY, part B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Above a hundred shouting signs/Shed down their bright fantastic glow/Upon the merry crowd and lines/Of moving carriages below." (lines 3-6)

• "Desire naked, linked with Passion,/Goes trutting by in by in brazen fashion" (lines 9-10)

• "From playhouse, cabaret, and inn/The rainbow lights of Broadway blaze/All gay without, all glad within" (Lines 11-13)

• "As in a dream I stand and gaze/At Broadway, shining Broadway -- only/My heart, my heart is lonely." (lines 14-16)

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