Which of the qualities of the New Kind of Hero are specifically related to Romantic ideals?

Love of nature & Distrust town life

Exceptional resourcefulness & Skillful frontiersman

In "Thanatopsis," along with Romantic ideals, Nature urges the poet to find comfort in the

knowledge that death joins us with all others.

fact that he is young and death is far off.

promise of resurrection after death.

idea that he will be famous after he dies.

In "Thanatopsis," Bryant makes reference to "one mighty sepulcher. " To what is he referring?

The earth - the final resting place

The underworld where all reside after death

The grave where his parents were buried

Which facet of "Thanatopsis" make it a good example of Romantic poetry?

The natural environment has provoked deep emotions and insights in the speaker.

The poem is written in unrhymed lines and focuses on the supernatural.

The poet is absorbed in thoughts of dying.

The poet applies logic and rational thinking to human concerns about life and death.

In "Thanatopsis," what can the audience infer from the last stanza, "So live, that when thy summons comes to join/The innumerable caravan...Thou go not, like the quarry slave at night...By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave,/Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch/About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams"?

Go toward death willingly and unafraid.

People are tired and ready for death when it comes.

Like nature, death is beautiful.

Which of the following sentences is a good paraphrase of these lines in "Thanatopsis"? "...and what if thou withdraw/In silence from the living, and no friend Take note of thy departure? All that breathe/Will share thy destiny"

If, when you die no one mourns your death, remember that all living things must die too.

If you die soon, your family and friends will die shortly thereafter.

No matter how many friends you have, you will inevitably go through death alone.

Even if it frightens you, you must accept that everyone dies sooner or later.

How does the following line speak to the theme of the poem "Thanatopsis"? "Earth, that nourish'd thee, shall claim/Thy growth, to be resolved to earth again."

Life is a cycle as people return to the earth in death.

After leaving the earth, eternal life is in heaven.

The earth is where people will sleep.

According to "Thanatopsis," what should people do when they feel afraid of death?

go into Nature and listen to what Nature teaches

keep very busy and think about life

read poetry about Nature outdoors under the sky

spend plenty of time with friends and family

Which quotation best reflects the main idea of "The Chambered Nautilus"?

"Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul"

"Wrecked is the ship of pearl!"

"Child of the wandering sea/Cast from her lap forlorn"

"Year after year beheld the silent toil"

In poetry, and specifically in "The Chambered Nautilus," what is an apostrophe ?

when the author addresses an absent or nonexistent person or thing as if present and capable of understanding

a pause in the poem for dramatic effect

a form of punctuation to suggest position

What are the TWO main themes of "The Chambered Nautilus"?

Importance of improving ourselves and making each new phase of our life better than the last

Death is a natural part of life

Celebration of nature, specifically, sea life

To make you imagine what it would be like to be a shell

In "The Chambered Nautilus," the poet develops an extended metaphor comparing the empty shell to

the lack of meaning in his own life

a new building that will soon be occupied

an estate that has been recently robbed

What do the occupations of a Usurer, Slave Trader, and Buccaneer in "The Devil and Tom Walker" have in common?

They all cause harm to society.

They will make fast, easy money.

They are all common jobs of the time.

They all give the appearance of a prominent status.

Later in "The Devil and Tom Walker," Tom comes to symbolize Hypocrisy. What is the best example of this? (choose two that apply)

criticizing others' religious devotion

looking for his wife but pleased he cannot find her

What is the theme of "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

Greed and moral corruption lead us down the wrong path.

God cannot save a wretched soul.

Irving satirizes Puritan ethics, religion, and lifestyle in "The Devil and Tom Walker." What is the best example of this? (choose TWO that apply)

No one reacted when he was taken by the Devil.

Appearing a devout Christian while behaving immorally.

Caring more about material possessions.

What is the definition of Extort?

To obtain something by force, threats, or unfair means

To say something to and answer to a remark or accusation

Not securely held or in position

Win or regain the favor of a person

What is the definition of Termagant?

Able to withstand great force or pressure

In "The Devil and Tom Walker," Tom Walker's wife is best described as

a fierce shrew, always nagging and yelling

very generous and much loved by her neighbors

kind toward her husband but cruel to others

Tom's wife decides to go into the forest because she

decides to make her own deal with the devil

wants to escape from Tom's unkindness

gets lost on her way to the market

wants to pick some herbs for their dinner

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This comprehensive quiz examines American Romanticism as a literary movement, requiring students to demonstrate mastery of its core philosophies, historical context, and textual analysis skills. Designed for grade 11 students, the assessment evaluates understanding of Romantic ideals such as the primacy of intuition over reason, the spiritual power of nature, and the rejection of urban civilization in favor of frontier life. Students must analyze specific works including William Cullen Bryant's "Thanatopsis," Oliver Wendell Holmes's "The Chambered Nautilus," and Washington Irving's "The Devil and Tom Walker," demonstrating their ability to identify themes, literary devices like apostrophe and extended metaphor, and symbolic meanings. The quiz also requires comparative analysis skills as students distinguish Romanticism from preceding movements like Puritanism and the Age of Reason, understanding how each era's worldview shaped its literature and cultural values. Created by Adina Bisaccia, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 11. This unit test review serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to help students consolidate their understanding before a major summative evaluation on American Romanticism. Teachers can utilize this quiz as a comprehensive review session, homework assignment, or diagnostic tool to identify areas where students need additional support. The varied question formats—from multiple choice analysis to matching exercises—accommodate different learning styles while thoroughly assessing student comprehension of literary movements, textual analysis, and vocabulary acquisition. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2 for theme analysis, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4 for literary device identification, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.9 for comparative analysis of literary movements, ensuring students develop the critical thinking skills essential for success in advanced literature courses.

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30 sec • 1 pt

American Romantic writers rejected rationalism because they believed that

logical thought was not possible.

scientific thinking had not yet been well developed.

scientific reasoning discouraged intuition and spontaneity.

the rationalist tradition had produced no worthwhile writers.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Historically, the American Romantic Movement was preceded (came before in time) by the

Civil War

WWI

Revolutionary War

French/Indian War

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a Romanticist belief?

God over nature

Feeling and reason over poetry

Reason over common sense

Intuition over reason

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement shows how the opinion held by American Romantic writers changed from the Age of Reason?

Cities are centers of corruption and ugliness.

European literature has no traditions worth considering.

Westward expansion is exploitative and dangerous.

Ordinary readers do not appreciate Romantic ideals.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, the journey in American Romantic literature can best be characterized as

escaping duty in order to do what one pleases.

leaving civilization and entering the world of nature.

rejecting traditional poetry and inventing new forms.

abandoning all intellectual pursuits for a frontier life.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

American Romantic writers believed that poetry was

a good form for describing momentous historical events.

an art that had been ignored by European writers.

an effective way to bring about social change.

the greatest witness to the power of imagination.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The American Fireside Poets are best known for their

comfortable subjects appealing to families.

hotheaded, passionate ideas and messages.

disdain for American subjects and settings.

humorous approach to important issues.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Romanticism Unit Test Review

American Romantic writers rejected rationalism because they believed that

Historically, the American Romantic Movement was preceded (came before in time) by the

Which of the following is a Romanticist belief?

Which statement shows how the opinion held by American Romantic writers changed from the Age of Reason?

According to the text, the journey in American Romantic literature can best be characterized as

American Romantic writers believed that poetry was

The American Fireside Poets are best known for their

Which of the qualities of the New Kind of Hero are specifically related to Romantic ideals?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an American Romantic hero?

In "Thanatopsis," along with Romantic ideals, Nature urges the poet to find comfort in the

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