American Lit 1. 2327 Final Exam
Iroquois Creation Story correct answers author is unknown because it has been passed
down through the generations.
What world does this describe in the Iroquois Creation Story?:In great darkness, in the
possession of a great monster, like Enkidu from the Epic of Gilgamesh
the lower world
What world does this describe in the Iroquois Creation Story?:inhabited by mankind
upper world
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What happens to the woman in the Iroquois Creation story?
she is the second generation of sky women to become pregnant without sexual activity
What was the woman in ICS induced to do
lie on a mattress bc she was in distress
What happened to the woman in ICS when she layed on the mattress?
she sank to the dark world
What did the monsters do in ICS when they saw the woman?
they were alarmed and surrounded where she was expected to fall
When the monsters consulted, what was one appointed to do?
search the great deep to procure some earththey were successful
What was another monster told to do?
secure the woman from the terrors of the great water
Who agreed to secure the woman from the water?
a large turtle, he did not mind the extra weight
what does she receive when she sits on the turtles back?
satisfaction
what does the turtle become?
"island of earth"covered with small bushes
After the turtle becomes the island, what happens to the woman?
she remains in darkness
What is the woman pregnant with?
twins
In the womb, what goes on between the twins?
they get in a dispute and the woman is in pain
What eventually happens to the twins and mom?
the mother dies and twins are compelled to enter dark world
What power do the twins have?
"power of sustenance without a nurse"
After the twins go to the dark world, what happens to the turtle?
grows larger
,When the twins grow up, what do they become?
good mind and bad mind
What does the good mind create in th
William Bradford "Of Plymouth Plantation" correct answers "But it pleased God before
they came half seas over, to smite this young man with a grievous disease, of which he
died in a desperate manner, and so was himself the first that was thrown overboard."
Of Plymouth Plantation":What was the first thing they did when they arrived?
They fell on their knees and blessed God for getting them there safely.
What was Bradford's first encounter or experience?
Native Americans
Who did not get sick?
Mr. William Brewster: reverend elder& Myles Standish: their captain and military
commander. Hired for protection.
What are some characteristics of the Puritan faith?
- they take care of one another- they depend on each other
What happened during during The Starving Time?
- people died from starvation- people died from disease- hard winter
Who was Squanto?
a native that had been to England and could speak English
What did Squanto do?
- taught the Puritans how to grow corn- translated for them- showed where to hunt-
showed them other Indian tribes and where they were
What was the first big problem when the colonist first arrived?
No shelter, food, or knowing of the land
What did the Puritans feel with their first encounter?
they felt victory
Why did Bradford thank God?
They believed God helped them through the journey. God kept them safe in the battle.
In the treaty #4, What does that reveal of culture?
It revealed they believed in mutual support. If you have a problem, we will help you and
you help us.
What were the conditions for the Pilgrims in the First Thanksgiving?
The winter was harsh, but the summer was good for them. They were able to store up
food, fish, & hunt. After the harvest, they had plenty of Indian corn, too.
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Who was the author of "Of Plymouth Plantation"?
William Bradford
Who was William Bradford?
He was part of the group of Puritans
Anne Bradstreet, all poems correct answers The Prologue -"let greeks be greeks" let
people be who they are rather than society putting their thought on what the person
should do
, "The Author to Her Book"
-comparing her book to a new born baby-its about how upset she is that her book got
published-she didn't get a chance to edit or take out personal things that she didn't want
people knowing.-imagery-metaphor; comparison----extended metaphor- introduced in
first 2-3 lines then goes throughout entire poem (in this case, comparing the book to
new born baby)
"To My Dear Loving Husband"
-DEVOTED***-dedicated toward each other and the bible-can't compare her with
another women-she loves him more than anything in the world---loves him more than all
the gold and riches in the East---compares her love to a river and how she loves him
more than the river hold water-can't repay God for the love he has given her with her
husband-PREDESTINATION***-paradox: an idea that contradicts itself---preserver their
love b/c they don't live forever; living forever
"In Memory of My Dear Grandchild"
-Compares the baby to a flower: grows up and dies-God directs the fate of the baby-
predestination---religion: the bible *God's will-Absolute faith in God-Apostrophe: author
is addressing someone/something that isn't there who can't respond---Farewell dear
babe...---Farewell sweet babe...---Farewell fair flower...
Edward Taylor, "Huswifery," "Upon Wedlock, and Deaths of Children correct answers
Huswifery - 1st stanza - asking God to use him for God's glory. He is the fiber and wants
God to turn him into yarn so he can use him for his glorious purposes
-2nd stanza - To be a product for God
-3rd stanza - he wants god to clothe him in holy robes and to be clothed in Gods
clothing so he (edward) is not shown only God is. He wants all aspects of his life to
reflect God. God must increase while he decreases. The speaker gets clothed; Robes
of Glory; reflects God
-Theme
God is sovereignty
-The distaff is the starting point for the spinning wheel and the Bible is the starting point
and hold the instructions for Christians's life. They are both starting points.
Upon Wedlock and Death of Children
-religion (god took away his children because he liked them and wanted to be closer to
them, knot is the wedding that god made in paradise, his children are god's children)
-God is a gardener
-the metaphor- his marriage and his children dying
-symbols - knot- his wedding, flowers- his children
Blooming flowers = birth of a child
Jonathan Edwards, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," "A Divine and Supernatural
Light" correct answers "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,"
Iroquois Creation Story correct answers author is unknown because it has been passed
down through the generations.
What world does this describe in the Iroquois Creation Story?:In great darkness, in the
possession of a great monster, like Enkidu from the Epic of Gilgamesh
the lower world
What world does this describe in the Iroquois Creation Story?:inhabited by mankind
upper world
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What happens to the woman in the Iroquois Creation story?
she is the second generation of sky women to become pregnant without sexual activity
What was the woman in ICS induced to do
lie on a mattress bc she was in distress
What happened to the woman in ICS when she layed on the mattress?
she sank to the dark world
What did the monsters do in ICS when they saw the woman?
they were alarmed and surrounded where she was expected to fall
When the monsters consulted, what was one appointed to do?
search the great deep to procure some earththey were successful
What was another monster told to do?
secure the woman from the terrors of the great water
Who agreed to secure the woman from the water?
a large turtle, he did not mind the extra weight
what does she receive when she sits on the turtles back?
satisfaction
what does the turtle become?
"island of earth"covered with small bushes
After the turtle becomes the island, what happens to the woman?
she remains in darkness
What is the woman pregnant with?
twins
In the womb, what goes on between the twins?
they get in a dispute and the woman is in pain
What eventually happens to the twins and mom?
the mother dies and twins are compelled to enter dark world
What power do the twins have?
"power of sustenance without a nurse"
After the twins go to the dark world, what happens to the turtle?
grows larger
,When the twins grow up, what do they become?
good mind and bad mind
What does the good mind create in th
William Bradford "Of Plymouth Plantation" correct answers "But it pleased God before
they came half seas over, to smite this young man with a grievous disease, of which he
died in a desperate manner, and so was himself the first that was thrown overboard."
Of Plymouth Plantation":What was the first thing they did when they arrived?
They fell on their knees and blessed God for getting them there safely.
What was Bradford's first encounter or experience?
Native Americans
Who did not get sick?
Mr. William Brewster: reverend elder& Myles Standish: their captain and military
commander. Hired for protection.
What are some characteristics of the Puritan faith?
- they take care of one another- they depend on each other
What happened during during The Starving Time?
- people died from starvation- people died from disease- hard winter
Who was Squanto?
a native that had been to England and could speak English
What did Squanto do?
- taught the Puritans how to grow corn- translated for them- showed where to hunt-
showed them other Indian tribes and where they were
What was the first big problem when the colonist first arrived?
No shelter, food, or knowing of the land
What did the Puritans feel with their first encounter?
they felt victory
Why did Bradford thank God?
They believed God helped them through the journey. God kept them safe in the battle.
In the treaty #4, What does that reveal of culture?
It revealed they believed in mutual support. If you have a problem, we will help you and
you help us.
What were the conditions for the Pilgrims in the First Thanksgiving?
The winter was harsh, but the summer was good for them. They were able to store up
food, fish, & hunt. After the harvest, they had plenty of Indian corn, too.
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Only $2.99/month
Who was the author of "Of Plymouth Plantation"?
William Bradford
Who was William Bradford?
He was part of the group of Puritans
Anne Bradstreet, all poems correct answers The Prologue -"let greeks be greeks" let
people be who they are rather than society putting their thought on what the person
should do
, "The Author to Her Book"
-comparing her book to a new born baby-its about how upset she is that her book got
published-she didn't get a chance to edit or take out personal things that she didn't want
people knowing.-imagery-metaphor; comparison----extended metaphor- introduced in
first 2-3 lines then goes throughout entire poem (in this case, comparing the book to
new born baby)
"To My Dear Loving Husband"
-DEVOTED***-dedicated toward each other and the bible-can't compare her with
another women-she loves him more than anything in the world---loves him more than all
the gold and riches in the East---compares her love to a river and how she loves him
more than the river hold water-can't repay God for the love he has given her with her
husband-PREDESTINATION***-paradox: an idea that contradicts itself---preserver their
love b/c they don't live forever; living forever
"In Memory of My Dear Grandchild"
-Compares the baby to a flower: grows up and dies-God directs the fate of the baby-
predestination---religion: the bible *God's will-Absolute faith in God-Apostrophe: author
is addressing someone/something that isn't there who can't respond---Farewell dear
babe...---Farewell sweet babe...---Farewell fair flower...
Edward Taylor, "Huswifery," "Upon Wedlock, and Deaths of Children correct answers
Huswifery - 1st stanza - asking God to use him for God's glory. He is the fiber and wants
God to turn him into yarn so he can use him for his glorious purposes
-2nd stanza - To be a product for God
-3rd stanza - he wants god to clothe him in holy robes and to be clothed in Gods
clothing so he (edward) is not shown only God is. He wants all aspects of his life to
reflect God. God must increase while he decreases. The speaker gets clothed; Robes
of Glory; reflects God
-Theme
God is sovereignty
-The distaff is the starting point for the spinning wheel and the Bible is the starting point
and hold the instructions for Christians's life. They are both starting points.
Upon Wedlock and Death of Children
-religion (god took away his children because he liked them and wanted to be closer to
them, knot is the wedding that god made in paradise, his children are god's children)
-God is a gardener
-the metaphor- his marriage and his children dying
-symbols - knot- his wedding, flowers- his children
Blooming flowers = birth of a child
Jonathan Edwards, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," "A Divine and Supernatural
Light" correct answers "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,"
