Walt Whitman Test Review (2/19 test)

In stanza 1 of Pioneers! O Pioneers!, what are the pioneers most likely preparing for?

• A cautious adventure.

• An exchange of ideas.

• A fight of some kind.

• A big trip.

Which of the following examples from the poem might be referring to Europeans?

• “Fresh and strong the world we seize, world of labor and the march.”

• “Have the elder races halted?”

• “Plain I see you, western youths, see you tramping with the foremost.”

• “We must march my darlings, we must bear the brunt of danger.”

Which of the following lines exhibits a quality most appropriate for a pioneer to possess?

• So impatient, full of action.

• Follow well in order

• Do they droop and end their lesson?

• We must march my darlings.

Which of the following lines encapsulates the idea that the pioneers within the poem were largely American in spirit or American influenced by the creation of the "New World"?

• "full of manly pride and friendship"

• 1. 1. “Come my tan faced children” 

• 1.  “Oh you youths, Western youths.” 

• 1.  “We must march my darlings” 

Which of the following words is defined as “emerge”?

• Tarry

• Pioneer

• Sinewy

• Debouch

In Mannahatta, Whitman –

• contrasts the beauty of the natural landscape with the ugliness of the city.

• blends images of nature with the cityscape to emphasize both exist together.

• portrays nature as threatening and the city as corrupt.

• contrasts the energy of the city with the dullness of the natural world.

Based on this poem, Manhattan might most likely be described as all of the following except-

• energetic and alive.

• crowded and terrifying.

• busy and welcoming.

• bright and sunny.

What is the tone of Mannahatta?

• dreary and depressing

• inspirational yet disturbing

• angry and illogical

• honest and inspirational

How might this poem be one that is “Whitman” in its form?

• It implements a strict meter.

• It implements cataloging.

• It implements a true and consistent rhythm.

• All of the above.

What type of people are described in Mamahatta?

• Only immigrants throughout as this is a poem about the struggles of immigration.

• Mostly blue-collar workers without any mention of white-collar or business workers.

• Diverse people from all walks of life.

• Quiet and mostly unfriendly people that work for themselves.