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WorksheetsUnit 2 Test Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which best summarizes “Enlightenment Thinking”?
These thinkers believed that they could not change their fate.
These thinkers believed that through the power of reason, human society could be understood, improved, and perhaps even perfected.
These thinkers were mostly concerned with their immediate survival and devotion to God.
Which words describe Benny Franks?
lazy, follower, selfish
dependent, irrational, submissive
practical, inventor, pioneer
boring, overachiever, dictator
What does this aphorism mean, "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise," (Franklin 33)?
Make friends, not enemies
Apples, money, and books are the best way to get ahead in life
It's OK to only get 4-5 hours of sleep each night
Get a good nght's sleep to be your best self in the morning
What does this aphorism mean? "Well done is better than well said," (Franklin 33).
Show is better than tell
Words are meaningless
be a good human
avoid stereotypes
How does Franklin seek to reach moral perfection?
by keeping a journal for 14 days
by strictly following the laws of the Bible
by mastering 13 basic Virtues
Equiano uses ______________________________ to describe the horrors of his journey on the slave ship.
stereotypes
vivid sensory details
symbolism
rhyme scheme
How were African slaves stripped of their identity?
they were denied an education
they were denied freedom
they were denied basic human rights
all of the above
What is Olaudah Equiano’s legacy?
His experience was unique – he became educated, literate and reclaimed his liberty
He believed blacks should be enslaved
He left out important details about his experience as a slave
He believed religion could save the slaves
What is one theme of Phillis Wheatley’s “On Being Brought from Africa to America"?
Slave traders will someday be enslaved by God.
People of all colors can be redeemed by God.
Slavery goes against God’s law.
In an argument, what is a claim?
the reason why you want your audience to believe you
what the other side might think
your stance or opinion
your evidence
In an argument, what is a counter-argument?
the reason why you want your audience to believe you
what the other side might think
your stance or opinion
your evidence
What is the author’s purpose of the pamphlet, Common Sense?
To persuade America that she should separate from Great Britain, even at the cost of war.
To entertain Americans by insulting the King of England.
To inform the colonists about the Enlightenment
What was Paine's message in Common Sense?
Free trade is a risky endeavor for a new country.
America should continue to negotiate with Great Britain.
England has always been the nurturing parent of America.
America is justified in taking up arms to split from Great Britain.
In an argument, what is logical appeal?
plays on the emotion of the audience to feel bad about the topic
the strategic use of logic, claims, and evidence to convince an audience of a certain point.
How are Puritan and Enlightenment literature different?
Enlightenment lit was based on self-improvement and Puritan lit was based on faith
Puritan lit was published; Enlightenment lit wasn't
Enlightenment lit was private; Puritan lit was public
