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WorksheetsEng 11 Unit 2 Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following best describe Benjamin Franklin?
diligent and enterprising
idle and lazy
comical and amusing
deceitful and careless
Why did Franklin make a plan to master 13 basic virtues?
He enjoyed making spreadsheets and ledgers.
He thought it would sell more copies of his other book, Poor Richard's Almanac.
He primarily wanted to please God.
He wanted to achieve moral perfection.
One way Thomas Paine develops his argument in Common Sense is by
listing the ways Asia broke its treaties with America.
giving an argument and then a counterargument, and showing why it is wrong.
flattering the King of England with lots of compliments.
using fiery, confrontational rhetoric.
Although Paine and Franklin write for different purposes, both writers
show that humans can improve themselves and society
describe events in their early lives
inspire people to be patriotic
tell entertaining stories
According to Thomas Jefferson, what is the basis for human rights?
the laws of nature and God
the perfection of human morality
a national legislature
individual preferences
What is one theme of Phillis Wheatley's "On Being Brought from Africa to America"?
Slavery goes against God's laws.
People of all colors can be redeemed by God.
God is removed from the daily lives of humans.
Slave traders will some day be enslaved by God.
Olaudah Equiano illustrates the horrors of his journey on the slave ship by __________.
criticizing the American government
appealing to his readers' religious faith
arguing against natural law
using vivid sensory details
What strategy does Francis Scott Key use to develop the "glory" of the American flag?
He confronts his own fears of death.
He compares the flag to the fort upon which it flies.
He builds tension before revealing that the flag is still standing.
He lists reasons Americans should feel proud of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Why is it significant that "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written during a time of war?
The author did not know if his poem would be published.
The images are very religious, which gave people hope for a better future.
The song united the nation and sparked a sense of patriotism.
The anthem predicts defeat rather than victory.
The following quotation is from The American Crisis by Thomas Paine:
"'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." Based on these words, Paine and Benjamin Franklin share an appreciation for the virtue of __________.
humility
order
moderation
resolution
Which aphorism from Poor Richard's Almanac best reflects the virtue of justice?
If you'd be wealthy, think of saving, more than getting.
Good sense is a thing all need, few have, and none think they want.
Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.
Don't throw stones at your neighbors, if your own windows are glass.
For what purpose does Thomas Paine write The American Crisis?
to motivate weary troops in their fight for American independence
to urge colonial leaders to write the Declaration of Independence
to communicate the colonies' desires to the British king
to please and persuade his opponents
How is the indictment section of the Declaration of Independence organized?
Earlier points are summarized.
The most powerful argument is presented last.
A complicated logical argument is presented.
An apology to the king is offered first.
Which statement best expresses the attitudes of a number of Olaudah Equiano's countrymen in "Aboard a Slave Ship"?
They prefer America to Africa.
They prefer Europe to America.
They prefer slavery to death.
They prefer death to slavery.
What two things does Phillis Wheatley compare in "An Hymn to the Evening"?
the lives of slaves and the lives of free people
a productive day and a wasted day
the human heart and the setting sun
the poet's song and a bird's song
