Native American Literature
The Puritans (The Crucible)
Romanticism & Gothic Literature
Transcendentalism & Realism
Research & MLA Format
100

What story includes a letter from a father to his son's teacher addressing the discrimination his son is experiencing at school?

An Indian Father's Plea

100

Why does Abigail accuses Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft?

Abigail wants to replace her as John’s wife.

100

In "The Pit and the Pendulum," what does Father Time symbolize in the story?

Death

100

Which story highlights the arrogance of one man wondering in the Yukon trail. 

To Build a Fire. 

100

A student is using a quote from page 77 of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. What should the in-text citation for this quote look like?

(Fitzgerald 77)

200

The purpose of a myth is to explain?

A phenomena.

200

What type of irony is demonstrated when John Proctor is unable to remember the commandment against adultery? 

Situational irony. 

200

In "The Black Cat," the second cat's white spot is an example of what? 

Foreshadowing

200

How does the man in “To Build a Fire” pay for not following the advice of the old man’s advice on going out alone into the Alaskan wilderness?

He freezes to death.

200

Name at least one URL domain types which is generally the most trustworthy?

.EDU .GOV .ORG etc. 
300

What did the muskrat do in “Earth on Turtle’s Back”?

He succeeded in bringing up the earth. 

300

What type of irony is demonstrated by Elizabeth lying about John’s relationship with Abigail to Danforth and Hathorne?

Dramatic irony.

300

How does the sunny, summer setting of "The Lottery" add to the ironic ending? 

The winner is stoned to death. 

300

Which story is about the racial anxieties of the Pre-Civil War South, mainly French Creole society? 

Desiree's Baby. 

300

Sources on a works cited page must be listed in chronological order.

False

400

The Onondaga valued what instead of raw strength based on the muskrat. 

Determination.

400

Why does John Proctor confess to cheating on his wife? 

To discredit Abigail.

400

What two (2) aspects of society does "The Devil and Tom Walker" parody/satirize? 

1. Marriage 2. Usury/loan sharking 

400

Which lesson applies best to the story of "Désirée's Baby?"

Jumping to conclusions can bring terrible consequences.

400

An article being published recently and written by an expert are signs of trustworthy information.

True

500

List three similarities between "The Earth on Turtle's Back" and "When Grizzlies Walked Upright"

1. Gave insight into values and beliefs. 2. Included spirits and/or gods. 3. Included animals. 

500

Why is John Proctor executed?

He ripped up his confession.

500

The title of Emily Dickinson's poem, "The Brain—is wider than the Sky—" is an example of...

Paradox

500

What does the "Civil Disobedience" quote “[If injustice] is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to another..." mean? 

If a law is wrong or unjust, break that law and help change the system.

500

What resource would have the MOST current information about presidents of the United States?

An official website, updated daily.

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