Unit One
What does Curley wear to set himself apart form the other men?
Gloves
What did Miranda's father believe about the equality of the sexes?
They were equal.
Why does Jacobs change names and details in her account?
To keep them safe.
Who is the first sick/"bewitched" child in The Crucible?
Betty Parris
Make holy; respect greatly
Hallow
The first permanent colony was what?
Jamestown
What is viewing intuition as more important than scientific knowledge?
Transcendentalism
What is the purpose of the repetition in "Beat, Beat Drums"?
To show the war is getting closer.
Who was Arthur Miller's equivalent in The Crucible?
John Proctor
Payment for work done, or for losses
Compensation
In "The World on the Turtle's Back," what happens to the grandmother at the end of the story?
She becomes the moon.
What is an escape from reality; abstract?
Romanticism
Sojourner Truth is arguing for what?
The rights of women.
When did the Salem Witch Trials take place?
The 1600s.
Payment in return for something, such as a service
Recompense
When the Europeans arrived there were how many Native American cultures?
Over 300
Where did Thoreau go to live frugally and simply?
Walden Pond
How was the battle with Covey a turning point in Douglass's life as a slave?
He realized that he had more inner strength than Covey.
What threat does Abigail make to the other girls if they tell the truth?
To perceive or recognize something
Discern
Why does Carlson insist on shooting Candy's dog?
Carlson believes the dog is too old and decrepit to be of any use.
Why was Henry David Thoreau in jail?
Refusal to pay taxes.
How long did Harriet Jacobs hide in her grandmother's attic before escaping to the North?
7 years.
What do Abigail and the other girls do when Mary Warren admits the truth in court?
Claim she is hurting them.
A state of paralyzing dismay; fear
Consternation