American Lit First Semester Final Version A

When Bradstreet writes, “I blest His name that gave and took . . .” she implies that —

• her lover is the reason why her house is burning

• material objects are ultimately God’s and not hers

• God will be appeased if she says a prayer to Him

Which of the following statements best summarizes Jefferson’s main idea?

• if you wish to have peace then go to war.

• Responsibility should be avoided.

• Freedom is a right.

Which answer best defines the literary term, anaphora?

• is the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same; or similar in their construction, sound, meaning, or meter.

• it is the repetition of the same word or words at the beginning of consecutive sentences.

Suggested in the video, why was there "more shooting than usual" on the 4th of July, 1777, when George Washington gave his soldiers rum to celebrate Independence Day?

• they were still at war.

• they were celebrating with fireworks.

• they made them shoot muskets into the sky to salute the nation.

What was the “thund’ring noise” that woke Bradstreet?

• the sound of lighting.

• the people attacking her home.

• the burning of her home.

Which of the following seems to be the most important issue to Dekanawida?

• Entertaining a wide audience.

• Achieving and maintaining peace.

• Securing absolute power for the Confederate Council.

What details from paragraphs 1-3 contribute to the idea of peace? Select all that apply *

• We place you upon those seats... there beneath the shade of the spreading branches of the Tree of Peace.

• I plant [the Tree of Great Peace] in your territory, Adodarhoh....

• Under the shade of this Tree of the Great Peace we spread the soft white feathery down of the globe thistle as seats for you, Adodarhoh...

What common phrase is suggested by this? *

• Double dare

• dare times two

• dare under a dare

What common phrase is suggested by this?

• sidekick

• kick on the side

• kick to the side

What common phrase is suggested by this? *

• inside down

• inside out

• inside the middle