American Literature Quiz 83 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. A gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words.

Correct Answer: B) Gesticulation.

2. A word, phrase, or clause that functions as a noun or noun equivalent

Correct Answer: A) Substantive.

3. Serious; grave.

Correct Answer: D) Solemn.

4. Psychological struggle

Correct Answer: B) Internal conflict.

5. If students study they will do well on final exams.

Correct Answer: B) Study, they.

6. When was the trans-continental railroad completed in the US?

Correct Answer: D) 1869.

7. Which is not Thomas Paine's works?

Correct Answer: A) Civil Rights Movement.

8. Something that represents something more than its literal self

Correct Answer: C) Symbol.

9. If you don't know what a word means while you are reading, what do you use to figure out the meaning?

Correct Answer: C) Context clues.

10. A statement in concise and witty manner

Correct Answer: B) Aphorism.

11. Learning Platforms:Which of the following is NOT a learning platform that will be used?

Correct Answer: B) Pear Pod.

12. The linen shirt Washington wore was:

Correct Answer: C) Extremely uncomfortable.

13. Use of a word or phrase to replace another word with one considered less offensive

Correct Answer: B) Euphemism.

14. The workers used a steam drill to cut into the mountainside. Steam drill means .....

Correct Answer: B) A steam-powered machine.

15. Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United statesuntil 1920.What is "suffrage" ?

Correct Answer: D) The right to vote.

16. Doing something with power, energy, and strength.

Correct Answer: C) Vigorously.

17. What attitude towards slavery does the narrative most strongly convey

Correct Answer: A) Outrage.

18. Course Materials:When do students need to have their course materials, especially the notebook, laptop, and independent reading book?

Correct Answer: A) By Monday, August 28.

19. A character's internal, unspoken thoughts

Correct Answer: A) Internal monologue.

20. A dowdy fur coat might be .....

Correct Answer: B) Shabby.