English II -- Mid-Term Examination Study Guide
Mrs. Marotta
Part 1 – Multiple Choice – Textbook Selections
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In “How the World Was Made,” how is the earth depicted?
According to this myth, when will the world end?
Which belief is reflected in this myth?
According to “The Sky Tree,” people first lived
According to “The Sky Tree,” what was created LAST?
According to “The Iroquois Constitution,” the meetings of the Confederate
Council open with a
6. The Iroquois Constitution calls for the leaders of the Five Nations to be all of the
following:
7. What best describes the five arrows that represent the Five Nations in “The
Iroquois Constitution?”
8. In “Of Plymouth Plantation,” the Pilgrims chose to settle at Cape Cod because
9. The Pilgrims faced the greatest difficulties during their (what time)?
10. Who did Bradford describe as “a special instrument sent of God for their [the
Pilgrims’] good beyond their expectation?”
11. In “Upon the Burning of Our House,” the speaker’s feelings as she realizes that
her house is on fire include all of the following EXCEPT
12. When the speaker reminds herself that all earthly things are only temporary, she
begins to feel
13. In “To My Dear and Loving Husband,” the speaker claims that her love for her
husband is equal to
14. In “To My Dear and Loving Husband,” The speaker uses the images “mines of
gold” and “riches” of the East to emphasize the
15. Which poem attempts to justify the ways of God to humanity?
16. In “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” the sermon suggests a belief that
people can best be controlled by
17. According to “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” the only thing that keeps
people from immediately suffering the torments of Hell is
18. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” suggests that God responds to human
goodness with
Part 2 – True or False – The Crucible
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The Puritans came to this country for religious freedom; however, when they got
here, they persecuted others as they had been persecuted. They turned their
colony into a place almost as bad as the place they had left.
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Being under such strict laws and commandments, the Puritans had to repress a
lot of their anger and spirit of revenge towards their neighbors. When the witch
hunts started, it was an excellent opportunity for them to “let their hair down”
and get revenge on their neighbors for whatever petty squabbles they had been
having.
Tituba was Proctor’s slave woman from Barbados. She went with the girls into
the forest and was accused of conjuring spirits, accused of being a witch.
Abigail was Parris’ daughter. She wanted to take Rebecca’s place as John
Proctor’s wife.
Mrs. Putnam believed witches put spells on her babies and killed them.
Parris was well-liked and in complete control of his congregation.
Rebecca cast a spell over Betty.
Proctor does not attend church because he is an atheist.
The Nurses were not liked by the Putnams because of some land disputes, and
this conflict was somewhat revenged by the Putnams when Ann Putnam accused
Rebecca Nurse of bewitching her newborn babies (implying she was responsible
for their deaths).
Parris wanted the deed to his house and firewood, in addition to his salary as
minister (not as part of it.)
Part 3 – Multiple Choice – The Crucible
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What was the “evidence” against Sarah Good?
Why does Elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her?
What things are “suspicious” about Proctor and his family?
On what charge(s) was Rebecca Nurse arrested?
What is the deciding factor in Elizabeth’s arrest?
What is Parris’ argument against Proctor?
What quote did Proctor use to help Mary remain brave?
Of what does Giles accuse Putnam?
What happens to Proctor in Act Three?
Identify the speaker, “You cannot hang this sort. There is danger for me.”
Part 5 – Identify the Speaker – The Crucible
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… if Rebecca Nurse be tainted, then nothing’s left to stop the whole green world
from burning.
Uncle, we did dance, let you tell them I confessed it – and I’ll be whipped if I
must be. But they’re speaking of witchcraft. Betty’s not witched.
I am not used to this poverty; I left a thrifty business in the Barbados to serve the
Lord.
She thinks to take my place, John.
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I look for John Proctor that took me from my sleep and put knowledge in my
heart! I never knew what pretense Salem was, I never knew the lyin2g lessons I
you bid me tear the light out of my eyes was taught by all these Christian women
and their covenanted men! And now? I will not, I cannot! You loved me, John
Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet!
There are them that will swear to anything before they’ll hang; have you never
thought of that?
Do that which is good, and no harm shall come to thee.
You cannot hang this sort. There is danger for me.
I denounce these proceedings, and I quit this court.
I have given you my soul; leave me my name!
Part 6 – Vocabulary Match
evanescent
negligible
capitulate
incessant
utopia
lethargy
fluctuate
capricious
venerate
enigma
pompous
zenith
clandestine
fortuitous
propensity
sporadic
pragmatic
sycophant
efface
spurious
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