American Literature: New World (Study Guide)
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This group of Native Americans left behind a legend about creation using pictographs
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Apache
- B.
Delaware
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Sioux
- D.
Inuit
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B. DelawareExplanation
The Deleware tribe used pictographs to tell the legend of creation.Rate this question:
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The Manitou is a great god in this legend.
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Gilgamesh
- B.
Colba
- C.
Odysseus
- D.
Walum Olum
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D. Walum OlumExplanation
Manitou is a great god in the Walum Olum legend of the Deleware.Rate this question:
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This group of Native Americans believed that corn was crucial to creation.
- A.
Teton
- B.
Cherokee
- C.
Utes
- D.
Navajo
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D. NavajoExplanation
The Navajo believed that corn was crucial to creation.Rate this question:
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This is a system of fundamental laws governing a society
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Discourse
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Constitution
- C.
Language
- D.
Connotation
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B. ConstitutionExplanation
A constitution defines the fundamental system of government.Rate this question:
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This is the implied comparison between two dissimilar things
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Myth
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History
- C.
Tradition
- D.
Metaphor
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D. MetaphorExplanation
A metaphor implies a comparison between two dissimilar things.Rate this question:
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The process of passing on sayings, songs and tales.
- A.
Narration
- B.
History
- C.
Persuasion
- D.
Oral Tradition
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D. Oral TraditionExplanation
Sayings, songs and tales may be passed on through oral tradition.Rate this question:
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A diary of someone's day by day account of events
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Journal
- B.
History
- C.
Article
- D.
Legend
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A. JournalExplanation
A journal is a daily account of events.Rate this question:
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This person wrote about a island that he called Colba, now known as Cuba
- A.
John Smith
- B.
Coronado
- C.
Columbus
- D.
De Vaca
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C. ColumbusExplanation
Columbus called the island of Cuba "Colba."Rate this question:
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- 9.
He wrote a journal about his expedition in northern Florida
- A.
De Vaca
- B.
Johnathan Edwards
- C.
Cortez
- D.
Vasco de Gama
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A. De VacaExplanation
De Vaca wrote about his exploration of northern Florida in his journal.Rate this question:
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On this explorer's quest for gold, the guide mislead them to Texas
- A.
Columbus
- B.
Magellan
- C.
Coronado
- D.
Houston
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C. CoronadoExplanation
Coronado's expedition was mislead into what is now Texas.Rate this question:
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A factual account of the development of a people, nation, institution or culture
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Tradition
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Constitution
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History
- D.
Myth
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C. HistoryExplanation
The factual account of a people, nation or cuture is their history.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The founder of Jamestown
- A.
Johnathon Edwards
- B.
John Stillwell
- C.
John Smith
- D.
John Stelzer
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C. John SmithExplanation
John Smith founded the settlement of Jamestown.Rate this question:
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This person was captured by Native Americans but saved by Pocahontas
- A.
Joseph Smith, Jr
- B.
Jerry Smith
- C.
Hiram Smith
- D.
John Smith
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D. John SmithExplanation
Pocahontas saved John Smith from the native tribe.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What did John Smith write?
- A.
Jason and Isolde
- B.
General History of Virginia
- C.
Declaration of Independence
- D.
Journal of an Expedition
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B. General History of VirginiaExplanation
John Smith wrote The General History of Virginia.Rate this question:
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What writing describes the death of two settlers at the hands of 300 bowmen?
- A.
General History of Virginia
- B.
Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves
- C.
Walum Olum
- D.
Beowulf
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A. General History of VirginiaExplanation
In The General History of Virginia, John Smith recounts the killing of two settlers by 300 bowmen.Rate this question:
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This author wrote of the Pilgrims' voyage to the New World
- A.
Bradford Nelson
- B.
William Holden
- C.
Nelson Holden
- D.
William Bradford
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D. William BradfordExplanation
William Bradford wrote of the Pilgrims' voyage to the New World.Rate this question:
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Name the ship that brought the first Pilgrims to the New World
- A.
Mayflower
- B.
Santa Maria
- C.
Titanic
- D.
HMS Bounty
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A. MayflowerExplanation
The first Pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower.Rate this question:
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- 18.
This governor was re-elected 30 times
- A.
Anne Bradstreet
- B.
Bradford Nelson
- C.
Jonathan Edwards
- D.
William Bradford
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D. William BradfordExplanation
William Bradford was re-elected governor 30 times.Rate this question:
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- 19.
This mode of discourse relates a story
- A.
Fiction
- B.
Narration
- C.
Exposition
- D.
Persuasion
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B. NarrationExplanation
A narration tells a story.Rate this question:
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This mode of discourse presents details that appeal to the senses
- A.
Description
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Persuation
- D.
Narration
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A. DescriptionExplanation
A description appeals to the senses.Rate this question:
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This mode of discourse is used to explain. (Example: repair manuals)
- A.
Connotation
- B.
Constitution
- C.
Convocation
- D.
Exposition
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D. ExpositionExplanation
An exposition provides an explanation.Rate this question:
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This mode of discourse attempts to convince someone
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Persuasion
- B.
Prejudice
- C.
Promise
- D.
Promotion
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A. PersuasionExplanation
A persuasive discourse attempts to convince someone.Rate this question:
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- 23.
This group united 5 tribes
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Iroquois
- B.
Sioux
- C.
Navajo
- D.
Hopi
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A. IroquoisExplanation
The Iroquois united 5 tribes.Rate this question:
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- 24.
What story tells how Squanto taught the settler to grow corn, procure commodities and fish?
- A.
General History of Virginia
- B.
Puritan Sermons
- C.
The story of Plymouth Plantation
- D.
Pride and Prejudice
Correct Answer
C. The story of Plymouth PlantationExplanation
The story of Plymouth Plantation tells how Squanto taught settlers to fish, grow corn, and procure commodities.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The house of this Puritan poet burned down
- A.
Elizabeth Browning
- B.
Eliza Snow
- C.
George Elliot
- D.
Anne Bradstreet
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D. Anne BradstreetExplanation
Anne Bradstreet's home burned down.Rate this question:
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Name the religious group that preached to live a simple and straightforward life
- A.
Mormons
- B.
Catholics
- C.
Puritans
- D.
Druids
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C. PuritansExplanation
The Puritans preached living a simple and straightforward life.Rate this question:
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This term refers to the "feeling" of a word
- A.
Connotation
- B.
Connection
- C.
Constitution
- D.
Description
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A. ConnotationExplanation
Connotation refers to the "feeling" of a word.Rate this question:
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This term is an elaborate comparison between two different subjects
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Simile
- B.
Conceit
- C.
Sermon
- D.
Anomoly
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B. ConceitExplanation
An elaborate comparison between different subjects is called a conceit.Rate this question:
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This Puritan author wrote a persuasive speech
- A.
William Bradstreet
- B.
Mather Edwards
- C.
John Williams
- D.
Johnathan Edwards
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D. Johnathan EdwardsExplanation
Johnathan Edwards wrote a persuasive speech.Rate this question:
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This is the title of a famous Puritan sermon
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A Bird in the Hand
- B.
Hands of Satan
- C.
Sinners in the Hand...
- D.
Sins of the World
Correct Answer
C. Sinners in the Hand...Explanation
A famous sermon by Johnathan Edwards is known as "Sinners of the Hand..."Rate this question:
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This quote comes from what writing: "God holds you over the pit of Hell much as one holds a spider over the fire..."?
- A.
Spiders of the World
- B.
Hands of Satan
- C.
Hell and Salem
- D.
Sinners in the Hand...
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D. Sinners in the Hand...Explanation
"God holds you over the pit of Hell much as one holds a spider over the fire..." comes from "Sinners of the Hand..."Rate this question:
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This Puritan author wrote about the Salem witch trials
- A.
Cotton Mather
- B.
Owen Edwards
- C.
Annie Bradford
- D.
Terry Pratchett
Correct Answer
A. Cotton MatherExplanation
Cotton Mather wrote about the Salem witch trials.Rate this question:
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This is the name of the report by Cotton Mather about the trial accusing Martha Carrier of witchcraft
- A.
The Burning of Our House
- B.
The Story of Plymouth Plantation
- C.
Sinners in the Hand
- D.
The Wonders of the Invisible World
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D. The Wonders of the Invisible WorldExplanation
In "The Wonders of the Invisible World" Cotton Mathers reports on the witchcraft trial of Martha Carrier.Rate this question:
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About Anne Bradstreet
- A.
Husband belonged to the Massachusetts Bay Company
- B.
Arrived on the Mayflower
- C.
Wrote about her house burning down
Correct Answer(s)
A. Husband belonged to the Massachusetts Bay Company
C. Wrote about her house burning downExplanation
The Puritan, Anne Bradstreet, wrote poetry as a child to please her father. Anne wrote "The Burning of Our House" after her own house burned down. Her husband belonged to the Massachusetts Bay Company.Rate this question:
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About Johnathan Edwards
- A.
Wrote the Mayflower Contract
- B.
Was a Puritan preacher and writer
- C.
When he spoke, audiences rose to their feet and cheered
Correct Answer(s)
B. Was a Puritan preacher and writer
C. When he spoke, audiences rose to their feet and cheeredExplanation
Johnathan Edwards was a Puritan preacher and writer. When he spoke, audiences rose to their feet and cheered. He wrote the sermon "Sinners in the Hand..."Rate this question:
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About the Pima
- A.
Introduced domestic animals to the Navajo
- B.
Made houses of saplings bent into domes
- C.
Legend From the Houses of Magic
Correct Answer(s)
B. Made houses of saplings bent into domes
C. Legend From the Houses of MagicExplanation
The Pima tribe lived in central Arizona. They made houses of saplings bent into domes. Their legend is From the Houses of Magic.Rate this question:
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About the Delaware
- A.
Used pictographs to explain nature
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Told the story of Wolam Olum
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Settled in Northeast US
Correct Answer(s)
A. Used pictographs to explain nature
B. Told the story of Wolam Olum
C. Settled in Northeast USExplanation
The Deleware tribe settled in Northeast United States. They told the story of Wolam Olum and explained nature using pictographs.Rate this question:
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About Edward Taylor
- A.
Wrote Huswifery in an ornate style that wouldn't have been accepted by the Puritans
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Wrote a poem about his house burning down
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Was exiled to the New World because he wouldn't talk to the Church of England
Correct Answer(s)
A. Wrote Huswifery in an ornate style that wouldn't have been accepted by the Puritans
C. Was exiled to the New World because he wouldn't talk to the Church of EnglandExplanation
Edward Taylor was exiled to the New World because he wouldn't talk to the Church of England. He wrote Huswifery. The Puritans would not accept his style because it was too ornate. Taylor believed in preordination, that God has already selected those He will save.Rate this question:
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About William Bradford
- A.
Wrote the Mayflower Compact agreement
- B.
Founded Jamestown
- C.
Wrote about the Plymouth Plantation
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A. Wrote the Mayflower Compact agreement
C. Wrote about the Plymouth PlantationExplanation
William Bradford wrote the Mayflower Contract agreement and about Plymouth Plantation. He was re-elected governor 30 times.Rate this question:
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About the Navajo
- A.
Settled in Northeastern US
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Kept the Navajo Origin Legend through oral tradition
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Believed that corn was crucial to creation
Correct Answer(s)
B. Kept the Navajo Origin Legend through oral tradition
C. Believed that corn was crucial to creationExplanation
The Navajo people settled in Northeastern US and maintained their cultural heritage by passing down the Navajo Origin Legend through oral tradition. This means that the story of their origins and cultural beliefs were not written down but instead shared through spoken word from one generation to another. Additionally, the Navajo people believed that corn played a vital role in creation, highlighting its significance in their culture and daily life.Rate this question:
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About John Smith
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Exaggerated and embellish events and depicted Native Americans as barbaric
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In the General History of Virginia, attempted an objective, journalistic style
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Was saved by Squanto
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A. Exaggerated and embellish events and depicted Native Americans as barbaric
B. In the General History of Virginia, attempted an objective, journalistic styleExplanation
John Smith founded Jamestown. His account of the New World were exaggerated and depicted Native Americans as barbaric. Smith was saved from the native tribe by Pocahontas. He attempted to maintain an objective, journalistic style in the General History of Virginia.Rate this question:
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About Cotton Mather
- A.
Belonged to the Delaware tribe
- B.
Fasted 450 times for sins he committed
- C.
Wrote about the trial of Martha Carrier
Correct Answer(s)
B. Fasted 450 times for sins he committed
C. Wrote about the trial of Martha CarrierExplanation
This Puritan writer sought objectivity in his journalism. Cotton Mather wrote "The Wonders of the Invisible World" about the witch trial of Martha Carrier. He fasted 450 times for sins he committed.Rate this question:
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About Christopher Columbus
- A.
Arrived on the Mayflower
- B.
Mistook Bahama Islands for India
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Got lost in Texas when a guide mislead his expedition
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Kept a journal of the First Voyage to America
Correct Answer(s)
B. Mistook Bahama Islands for India
D. Kept a journal of the First Voyage to AmericaExplanation
Christopher Columbus often exaggerated events in his Journal of the First Voyage to America. One of his goals was to deliver letters from the king to Kublai Khan. Landing in the Bahama Islands, Columbus thought he had reached India.Rate this question:
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About the Iroquois
- A.
Dekonawidah planted the Tree of Great Peace
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Powerful enemy of the Delaware tribe
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The tribe drafted a constitution to define the governance of their society
Correct Answer(s)
A. Dekonawidah planted the Tree of Great Peace
B. Powerful enemy of the Delaware tribe
C. The tribe drafted a constitution to define the governance of their societyExplanation
The Iroquois united 5 Native American tribes in Northeastern United States. They were enemies of the Deleware. Their government was defined in the Iroquois Constitution. Dekonawidah planted the Tree of Great Peace.Rate this question:
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