1. American Literature Study Guide Answers 12 November 2017

2. Big concept
This day is a mix of standards so you have to check and see which ones are easy and which are hard.

5. Passage 1: “Upon the Burning of Our House: July 10th 1666” by Anne Bradstreet (1666)

6. 1. “And when I could no longer look,
I blest His grace that gave and took”
Would show what Puritan idea? (RL6: Cultural Voice) (DOK2/3)
a.Inner Grace
b. Outer Grace
c. Total Depravity
d. Limited Atonement
e. None of the above

7. 1. RL6: Cultural Voice Inner Grace--You feel saved
Outer Grace--You act saved
Total Depravity--Everyone’s born a sinner
Limited Atonement--Jesus died for some, not all

8. Stanza 3, Line 14-15
And when I could no longer look, I blest His grace that gave and took, That laid my goods now in the dust Yea, so it was, and so 'twas just. It was his own; it was not mine. Far be it that I should repine,

9. 1. “And when I could no longer look,
I blest His grace that gave and took”
Would show what Puritan idea? (RL6: Cultural Voice) (DOK4)
a.Inner Grace
b. Outer Grace
c. Total Depravity
d. Limited Atonement
e. None of the above

10. 2. “To straighten me in my Distress And not to leave me succourless.”
How does this quote show unconditional election? (RL6: Cultural Voice) (DOK2/3)
a. Wants god to help her
b. Wants god to try to see the good in her
c. She wants to be saved
d. She wants to be an elect
e All of the above

11. 2.
RL6: Cultural Voice
Unconditional Election-some people are on a list to be saved from eternal damnation. This idea is called Predestination too.

12. Stanza 2, Line 9-10
I starting up, the light did spy, And to my God my heart did cry To straighten me in my Distress And not to leave me succourless. 10 Then coming out, behold a space The flame consume my dwelling place.

13. 2.
“To straighten me in my Distress
And not to leave me succourless.”
How does this quote show unconditional election? (RL6: Cultural Voice) (DOK2/3)
a. Wants god to help her
b. Wants god to try to see the good in her
c. She wants to be saved
d. She wants to be an elect
e All of the above
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14. 3.
How does typology relate to this poem? (RL1: Claim and Evidence) (DOK4)
a. Expansions of Christianity westward
b. The killing of witches show's God’s favor
c. The burning of the house shows God’s displeasure
d. Jesus died for the woman and that is why she didn’t die in the fire
e. The fire is a sign of the devil’s mark on the woman

15. 3. RL1: Claim and Evidence Typology Natural phenomenon means God had a
History is cyclical and Bible stories happen in history

16. 3.
How does typology relate to this poem? (RL1: Claim and Evidence) (DOK4)
a. Expansions of Christianity westward
b. The killing of witches show's God’s favor
c. The burning of the house shows God’s displeasure
d. Jesus died for the woman and that is why she didn’t die in the fire
e. The fire is a sign of the devil’s mark on the woman

17. Passage 4: “By Night when Others Soundly Slept” by Anne Bradstreet

18. 4.
Which of the Puritan Beliefs is displayed the MOST in this poem? (RL6: Cultural Voice) (DOK2/3)
Unconditional Elect
Limited Atonement
Total Depravity
Independent thinking

19. 4.
RL6: Cultural Voice
Unconditional Election-some people are on a list to be saved from eternal damnation. This idea is called Predestination too.
Total Depravity--Everyone’s born a sinner
Limited Atonement--Jesus died for some, not all

20. 4.
Which of the Puritan Beliefs is displayed the MOST in this poem? (RL6: Cultural Voice) (DOK2/3)
Unconditional Elect
Limited Atonement
Total Depravity
Independent thinking

21. 4.
Which of the Puritan Beliefs is displayed the MOST in this poem? (RL6: Cultural Voice) (DOK2/3)
Unconditional Elect
Limited Atonement
Total Depravity
Independent thinking
There will be one right answer on test day. This is like this for the sake of conversation.

22. 5.
How can you tell that this is not free form poetry? (RL5: Structure)
The lines and stanza have a pattern
Words at the end of each line are unrhymed
A single narrator tells the story of the poem
it is concerned with a theme of love

23. 5.
RL5: Structure
Free form poetry means that there is no pattern of rhyme at the end of the lines

24. 5.
How can you tell that this is not free form poetry? (RL5: Structure)
The lines and stanza have a pattern
Words at the end of each line are unrhymed
A single narrator tells the story of the poem
it is concerned with a theme of love

25. 6. What signs of “backsliding” does this poem show? The author
discusses setting lands to the west
boasts about being and elect
discusses inherent sinfulness
openly shows affection for God which is a private practice

26. 6.
RL6: Cultural Voice
Backsliding means that an elect that was once on the list to be saved has committed a grievous sin that has forced them off the list.

27. 6. What signs of “backsliding” does this poem show? The author
discusses setting lands to the west
boasts about being and elect
discusses inherent sinfulness
openly shows affection for God which is a private practice

28. 7.
What examples of diction from the poem help to show where in the history of American poetry this belongs? (RL4: Word meaning and overall meaning) (RL9: Time Period)
a. shall, vain, whom
b. night, slept, bow’d
c. Saviour, washt, loue d. Doubts, Saviour, bow’d

29. 7. RL4: Word Meaning and Overall Meaning
Diction means the author’s word choice

30. 7.
RL9: Time Period
The older a piece of literature, the more likely it is to have altered syntax (inverted), different spellings than what we use now, (wyfe, lyfe) and different verbs (doth).

31. 7.
What examples of diction from the poem help to show where in the history of American poetry this belongs? (RL4: Word meaning and overall meaning) (RL9: Time Period)
a. shall, vain, whom
b. night, slept, bow’d
c. Saviour, washt, loue d. Doubts, Saviour, bow’d

32. Passage 3: ““To My Dear and Loving Husband” by Anne Bradstreet (1678)

33. Consider the structural similarities of the first 3 lines
Consider the structural similarities of the first 3 lines. What do these similarities contribute to the piece? RL5: Structure
The poem’s meter establishes a rhythmic sound in the piece, alluding to other romantic odes of Bradstreet’s time.
The use of rhyme provides a lyrical introduction, gently easing the reader into the poem as lovers would into each other’s arms.
The repetition of “If ever… then…” emphasizes the narrator’s message of love as a commitment, similar to the repetition found in wedding vows.
The repetition of “If ever… then…” creates a serious and solemn tone, as the narrator confesses the depths of her affection. 8.

34. 8.
RL5: Structure
Meter-this has to do with the amount of syllables and stresses in a line
Repetition-same idea with same words

35. Stanza 1, Line 1-3 If ever two were one, then surely we.
If ever man were loved by wife, then thee;
If ever wife was happy in a man,

36. Consider the structural similarities of the first 3 lines
Consider the structural similarities of the first 3 lines. What do these similarities contribute to the piece? RL5: Structure
The poem’s meter establishes a rhythmic sound in the piece, alluding to other romantic odes of Bradstreet’s time.
The use of rhyme provides a lyrical introduction, gently easing the reader into the poem as lovers would into each other’s arms.
The repetition of “If ever… then…” emphasizes the narrator’s message of love as a commitment, similar to the repetition found in wedding vows.
The repetition of “If ever… then…” creates a serious and solemn tone, as the narrator confesses the depths of her affection. 8.

37. Consider the structural similarities of the first 3 lines
Consider the structural similarities of the first 3 lines. What do these similarities contribute to the piece? RL5: Structure
The poem’s meter establishes a rhythmic sound in the piece, alluding to other romantic odes of Bradstreet’s time.
The use of rhyme provides a lyrical introduction, gently easing the reader into the poem as lovers would into each other’s arms.
The repetition of “If ever… then…” emphasizes the narrator’s message of love as a commitment, similar to the repetition found in wedding vows.
The repetition of “If ever… then…” creates a serious and solemn tone, as the narrator confesses the depths of her affection. 8.

38. PART A: What does the term “recompense” most likely mean, as used in line 8? (RL4: Meaning of Words and Overall Meaning)
Substitution
Satisfaction
Payment
Reimbursement
PART B: Which line from the poem best supports the answer to Part A? (RL1: Claim and Evidence) A “I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold” B. “My love is such that rivers cannot quench” C.“Thy love is such I can no way repay” D.“Then while we live, in love let’s so persever”
9/10.

39. Stanza 1, Line 5-8 I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold,
Or all the riches that the East doth hold.
My love is such that rivers cannot quench,
Nor ought but love from thee give recompense.

40. PART A: What does the term “recompense” most likely mean, as used in line 8? (RL4: Meaning of Words and Overall Meaning)
Substitution
Satisfaction
Payment
Reimbursement
PART B: Which line from the poem best supports the answer to Part A? (RL1: Claim and Evidence) A “I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold” B. “My love is such that rivers cannot quench” C.“Thy love is such I can no way repay” D.“Then while we live, in love let’s so persever”
9/10.

41. PART A: What does the term “recompense” most likely mean, as used in line 8? (RL4: Meaning of Words and Overall Meaning)
Substitution
Satisfaction
Payment
Reimbursement
PART B: Which line from the poem best supports the answer to Part A? (RL1: Claim and Evidence) A “I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold” B. “My love is such that rivers cannot quench” C.“Thy love is such I can no way repay” D.“Then while we live, in love let’s so persever”
9/10.

42. Which of the following statements best summarizes the imagery used in the poem? RL2 Theme RL4 Word Meanings and Overall Meanings
The poet compares her love to grand parts of nature, such as rivers and gold mines.
The poet compares her love to being of more worth than all of the material wealth found in parts of the world, such as the East and in gold mines.
The poet describes her love as transcending death and bringing their souls together as one.
The poet uses a combination of natural, material, and spiritual imagery when describing her love, making her feelings seem larger than all three.
11.

43. 11. RL4: Word Meaning and Overall Meaning
Imagery- sensorial and descriptive language

44. Which of the following statements best summarizes the imagery used in the poem? RL2 Theme RL4 Word Meanings and Overall Meanings
The poet compares her love to grand parts of nature, such as rivers and gold mines.
The poet compares her love to being of more worth than all of the material wealth found in parts of the world, such as the East and in gold mines.
The poet describes her love as transcending death and bringing their souls together as one.
The poet uses a combination of natural, material, and spiritual imagery when describing her love, making her feelings seem larger than all three.
11.

45. Which of the following statements best summarizes the imagery used in the poem? RL2 Theme RL4 Word Meanings and Overall Meanings
The poet compares her love to grand parts of nature, such as rivers and gold mines.
The poet compares her love to being of more worth than all of the material wealth found in parts of the world, such as the East and in gold mines.
The poet describes her love as transcending death and bringing their souls together as one.
The poet uses a combination of natural, material, and spiritual imagery when describing her love, making her feelings seem larger than all three.
11.

46. Which of the following best describes the poet’s purpose
Which of the following best describes the poet’s purpose? (RL6: Author’s Purpose)
To profess the depths of her love to her husband and the unity she feels with him.
To explain how lost she would be without him in her life.
To extol the virtues and joys of love within the institution of marriage.
To describe and praise her husband’s many attractive qualities and virtues.
12.

47. 12.
RL6: Author’s Purpose
The author has a specific reason or purpose for writing the text. You can figure it out by distinguishing what is directly stated from what is really meant.

48. Which of the following best describes the poet’s purpose
Which of the following best describes the poet’s purpose? (RL6: Author’s Purpose)
To profess the depths of her love to her husband and the unity she feels with him.
To explain how lost she would be without him in her life.
To extol the virtues and joys of love within the institution of marriage.
To describe and praise her husband’s many attractive qualities and virtues.
12.

49. Passage 4: From The Crucible

50. 13. What type of tone is being displayed? (RL4: Diction and Tone)
Wrathful
Terrified
Lustful
Excitement
Enthusiasm
13.

51. 7. RL4: Diction and Tone Diction means the author’s word choice
Tone--what’s the author’s subject, and how does s/he feel about it?

52. Act 1
Abigail: “And you must. You are no wintry man. I know you, John. I know you. She is weeping. I cannot sleep for dreamin’; I cannot dream but I wake and walk about the house as though I’d find you comin’ through some door. She clutches him desperately.

53. 13. What type of tone is being displayed? (RL4: Diction and Tone)
Wrathful
Terrified
Lustful
Excitement
Enthusiasm
13.

54. 13. What type of tone is being displayed? (RL4: Diction and Tone)
Wrathful
Terrified
Lustful
Excitement
Enthusiasm
13.

55. Which proves Abigail is lustful towards John? (RL1: Claim and Evidence)
She starts to weep
That she knows him
She can’t stop thinking of him
She clutches at him
Abigail didn’t think he was a wintry man
14.

56. Act 1
Abigail: “And you must. You are no wintry man. I know you, John. I know you. She is weeping. I cannot sleep for dreamin’; I cannot dream but I wake and walk about the house as though I’d find you comin’ through some door. She clutches him desperately.

57. 14. Which proves Abigail is lustful towards John?
(RL1: Claim and Evidence)
She starts to weep
That she knows him
She can’t stop thinking of him
She clutches at him
Abigail didn’t think he was a wintry man
14.

58. Which proves Abigail is lustful towards John? (RL1: Claim and Evidence)
She starts to weep
That she knows him
She can’t stop thinking of him
She clutches at him
Abigail didn’t think he was a wintry man
14.

59. How is Abigail’s lust for John a conflict within the story
How is Abigail’s lust for John a conflict within the story? (RL5: Structure of Fiction)
She will do anything to keep John with her
They will live together and have a happy life
John and Abigail will fight to the death
Abigail will lie to be with John and get him in trouble in the courts
John would do anything to stay with Abigail
15.

60. Act 1
Abigail: “And you must. You are no wintry man. I know you, John. I know you. She is weeping. I cannot sleep for dreamin’; I cannot dream but I wake and walk about the house as though I’d find you comin’ through some door. She clutches him desperately.

61. How is Abigail’s lust for John a conflict within the story
How is Abigail’s lust for John a conflict within the story? (RL5: Structure of Fiction)
She will do anything to keep John with her
They will live together and have a happy life
John and Abigail will fight to the death
Abigail will lie to be with John and get him in trouble in the courts
John would do anything to stay with Abigail
15.

62. How is Abigail’s lust for John a conflict within the story
How is Abigail’s lust for John a conflict within the story? (RL5: Structure of Fiction)
She will do anything to keep John with her
They will live together and have a happy life
John and Abigail will fight to the death
Abigail will lie to be with John and get him in trouble in the courts
John would do anything to stay with Abigail
15.

63. What did the Puritans believe? (RL6: Cultural Voice)
They didn’t believe in God
They worshipped different gods
That God was working in their lives daily
That God only worked sometimes
None of the above
16.
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64. Passage 5: From The Crucible

65. 17. The theme of the passage is___? (RL2: Theme)
John Proctor, who gives into lies, is worthless
A person who gives into what they know is wrong is worthless
It’s natural to sign names on paper
Men can’t be forced into submission
A person is defined by their name
17.

66. Act 4
PROCTOR: Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them you hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!

67. 17. The theme of the passage is___? (RL2: Theme)
John Proctor, who gives into lies, is worthless
A person who gives into what they know is wrong is worthless
It’s natural to sign names on paper
Men can’t be forced into submission
A person is defined by their name
17.

68. The theme of the passage is___? (RL2: Theme)
John Proctor, who gives into lies, is worthless
A person who gives into what they know is wrong is worthless
It’s natural to sign names on paper
Men can’t be forced into submission
A person is defined by their name
17.
There will be one right answer on test day. This is like this for the sake of conversation.

69. The theme of the false confession leads to the destruction of reputation can be supported based on what evidence? (RL2: Theme) A. His reputation is tarnished and this will fix it B. He’s selling his soul to the devil for the price of his name C. He’s being forced to sign a document which contains a false statement and he protests D. He’s signing in to hell because he is confessing to a lie E. He’s signing this to clear his name and thus condemn the others to be hung
18.

70. Act 4
PROCTOR: Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them you hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!

71. The theme of the false confession leads to the destruction of reputation can be supported based on what evidence? (RL2: Theme) A. His reputation is tarnished and this will fix it B. He’s selling his soul to the devil for the price of his name C. He’s being forced to sign a document which contains a false statement and he protests D. He’s signing in to hell because he is confessing to a lie E. He’s signing this to clear his name and thus condemn the others to be hung
18.

72. The theme of the false confession leads to the destruction of reputation can be supported based on what evidence? (RL2: Theme) A. His reputation is tarnished and this will fix it B. He’s selling his soul to the devil for the price of his name C. He’s being forced to sign a document which contains a false statement and he protests D. He’s signing in to hell because he is confessing to a lie E. He’s signing this to clear his name and thus condemn the others to be hung
18.

73. What type of tone is being displayed by John Proctor
What type of tone is being displayed by John Proctor? (RL4: Diction and Tone)
Rage
Terror
Desperation
Melancholy
Contentment
19.

74. Act 4
PROCTOR: Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them you hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!

75. What type of tone is being displayed by John Proctor
What type of tone is being displayed by John Proctor? (RL4: Diction and Tone)
Rage
Terror
Desperation
Melancholy
Contentment
19.

76. How is this tone of desperation conveyed in the passage? (RL2: Theme)
The anguish of signing his name is getting to him
The frustrated language of being killed is overtaking him
The lamenting language of going to hell
The hopelessness of the language regarding his wife’s death
The terror of surrendering in front of his peers
20.

77. Act 4
PROCTOR: Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them you hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!

78. How is this tone of desperation conveyed in the passage? (RL2: Theme)
The anguish of signing his name is getting to him
The frustrated language of being killed is overtaking him
The lamenting language of going to hell
The hopelessness of the language regarding his wife’s death
The terror of surrendering in front of his peers
20.

79. How does the passage show how society functioned in the late 1600’s
How does the passage show how society functioned in the late 1600’s? (RI6: Puritan History) (DOK 3)
Once a man lied, citizens stoned him to death
When a person lies, s/he cry all day
The town didn’t care
When a person lies, s/he is no longer trusted and is locked up
When a person lies the society no longer accepted them as a member and s/he is better off dead
21.

80. Act 4
PROCTOR: Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them you hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!

81. How does the passage show how society functioned in the late 1600’s
How does the passage show how society functioned in the late 1600’s? (RI6: Puritan History) (DOK 3)
Once a man lied, citizens stoned him to death
When a person lies, s/he cry all day
The town didn’t care
When a person lies, s/he is no longer trusted and is locked up
When a person lies the society no longer accepted them as a member and s/he is better off dead
21.
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