Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman - COMP.CHECK 3

By "America does not repel the past," Whitman implies:

• America embraces lessons from history

• America ignores the past

• America forgets its history

• America idolizes old ideas

The "stalwart and well-shaped heir" represents:

• the current generation carrying forward ideals

• an actual person

• a mythical figure

• a random individual

"Teeming nation of nations" best captures:

• America's multicultural diversity

• America's uniform culture

• America's small size

• America's isolation

Whitman's depiction of "space and ruggedness" reflects:

• the vast and wild American landscape

• crowded cities

• European architecture

• calm villages

Whitman's reference to "audacity of crowds" suggests:

• quiet gatherings

• organized groups

• bold, large gatherings

• controlled events

"Crampless and flowing breadth" implies that America:

• is expansive and unrestricted

• is closed off

• lacks diversity

• is limited

Whitman's use of "heroic" in describing American hospitality suggests:

• a welcoming spirit that encourages bravery

• a strict hospitality code

• closed communities

• restrictive values

The "corpse slowly borne from the eating and sleeping rooms" symbolizes:

• old customs fading away

• physical death

• a historic event

• a new beginning

Whitman's description of America's "prolific and splendid extravagance" implies:

• frugality

• abundant and bold expression

• modesty

• simplicity

The "riches of summer and winter" metaphorically suggest:

• America's wealth of natural resources

• America's poor conditions

• only seasonal work

• industrial output