Native American and Colonial Period Exam Review

Native American Literature incorporates three voices: historical, personal, and

• mythical

• comical

• anecdotal

• ancestral

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

"Coyote Finishes His Work" is an example of

• creation myth

• lyrical ballad

• colonial text

• trickster tale

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Sherman Alexie wrote which of the following?

• "Iroquois Creation Myth"

• "The Sky Tree"

• "Crow Testament"

• "Coyote Finishes His Work"

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Literature of the Colonial Period consistently reflects

• the selfish nature of the Puritans

• the value of education

• the religious influence on the Puritans

• transcendentalism

Why are journal entries sometimes considered to be unreliable?

• contents are always verified by another party for accuracy.

• the writer's words provide a limited point of view.

• they contain factual, verifiable information.

• they are based on extended research.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

The Puritan definition of good writing was

• correct use of grammar and spelling

• personal writing for historical data

• writing that focused on God's presence in their daily lives

• vividly descriptive and ornate writing to show off talents

"Of Plymouth Plantation" was written by

• Edward Taylor

• William Bradford

• Anne Bradstreet

• Jonathan Edwards

"Of Plymouth Plantation" conveys Bradford's attitude of

• despair because of hardships

• faith in God and divine providence

• intolerance of weakness

• suspicion of people who struggle

Incidents with Native American that Bradford describes in "Of Plymouth Plantation" are most closely connected to

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• Independence Day

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

"Of Plymouth Plantation" is a primary source document because

• it is historical

• it is the first document written about these events

• it was written by someone who was there

• it was found by loggers during the 18th century.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9