Romanticism 50 pt Test

Romanticism is...

• desolate, remote settings and violent
• an attitude toward nature, humanity and society emphasizing freedom and individuality
• a philosophy that says truth is reached through intuition over reason
• events and social conditions presented as they really are, with no idealization

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

During the time of Romanticism, the feelings and the passions from the characters were: ______________.

• unrelevant

• important

• immortalized.

• illogical,

Which of the following does NOT fit Romanticism

• love story

• nature as an escape

• quest for self discovery

• characters who find freedom

This era focused mostly on

• politics
• feelings
• religion
• education

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

In "The Devil and Tom Walker", what does Tom expect to the forest to be like?

• Exciting

• boring

• dangerous

• safe

In "The Devil and Tom Walker" what do you learn about Tom and his wife?

• Tom is going to divorce his wife
• Ms Walker blames Tom for their misfortunes
• Mrs. Walker wants a divorce
• Mrs. Walker verbally and physically picks on Tom.

Which of the following is the best description of life inside Tom's house?

• Full of inmates
• Used as a prison
• Tom and Wife are on house arrest
• Tom and Mrs. Walker are in an unhappy marriage, bickering all the time.

What does the theme of "The Devil and Tom Walker" suggest about a person's character and religion?

• Don't try to trick the devil
• The devil has many disguises
• Cheating people turns to guilt
• Religious appearances do not reveal character

Which line from The Devil and Tom Walker reveals that he has sold his soul to the devil?

• Tom prayed loudly 
• He regretted the bargain he made with his black friend
• carried a small Bible in his pocket
• Tom began to feel anxious about the next world.

American Romanticism refers to romantic love.

• True

• False