First Four Quizzes ENG3A

What kind of infrastructure existed when the first colonists first arrived in America?

• old, broken

• none

• elaborate

• modern

How would you describe the interactions between the early settlers and the Native Americans?

• they were hostile on both sides

• they began as friendly, but soon became hostile

• they started as hostile but treaties cooled the tension

• they were peaceful

Besides entertainment, what purpose did Native American Literature serve?

• to explain basic skills

• to record their financial transactions

• to express the tribe's values

• to serve the government

What is a major theme in early American Literature writings?

• God will protect us

• Traditions keep us strong

• Modern conveniences make life easier

• We are being punished for our beliefs.

Why were charters more successful at establishing the colonies than earlier attempts?

• they only allowed rich settlers to come to America

• charters were a way for noblemen to expand their wealth

• the established laws that made the colonies easier to control

• charters restricted the number of colonists who could come to America

How do origin and trickster tales reflect the values of Native Americans?

• the characters are a realistic representation of Native Americans

• the conflicts are unique to Native Americans of this time period

• the themes express social norms and spiritual beliefs

• the settings and their effects are evident in the tales

"Those bad, bad gray wolves! They ate up all my nice fat ducks!" What is the best description of the style in this excerpt?

• precise words and elegant sentences

• simple words and concise sentences

• flowery words and wordy sentences

• technical words and complex sentences

Which part of the plot reinforces the theme?

• the beginning presents Iktomi as a wayward child

• the rising action shows Iktomi's lack of appreciation for the venison

• the climax shows the vengeful nature of the Great Spirit

• The resolution shows Iktomi's foolish lack of remorse for his actions

How do details that Smith includes about himself differ than the ones he includes about other colonists?

• he describes his own good deeds but is critical of other colonists

• he doesn't mention his own actions but goes into detail about actions of other colonists

• he is neutral about himself and scornful of others

• he focuses on his own failures but praises his fellow colonists

How did Captain John Smith's background influence his writing about Jamestown?

• his narratives sound bitter because of his time as a former slave

• his former life in the nobility caused him to use a flowery writing style

• his admiration for his fellow adventurers is most apparent

• his narratives read like the adventure stories of a soldier