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Who said the quote 'you got two legs, Sethe, not four'?

Paul D

What is a lyric poem?

A type of poetry that expresses personal emotions and thoughts, typically spoken in the first person.

What are examples of Gothic Literature?

'The Raven,' 'The Masque of the Red Death,' 'Beloved'.

What type of literature contains many aphorisms or maxims?

Benjamin Franklin's 'The Way to Wealth'.

What is narrative poetry that alludes to mythology?

Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'.

What is a coming of age story in 'Beloved'?

Denver's story.

What is a slave narrative?

'The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano'.

Who argued for better treatment of Native Americans?

William Apess in 'An Indian’s Looking Glass for the White Man'.

What was the 3/5ths clause a part of?

The Constitution.

What was the main message of John Winthrop’s 'A Model of Christian Charity'?

A city upon a hill with unified people.

What is a Theocracy?

Civilization ruled by God through his ministers and civil authorities.

What does predestination mean?

How your life is going to be is predetermined.

In what century did the Enlightenment sweep through this country and Europe?

The 18th century.

What ideas about government and democracy come from the Enlightenment?

Natural rights, freedom of speech, and separation of powers.

Who wrote 'Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America'?

Benjamin Franklin.

What is a Maxim or aphorism?

A short, concise wisdom statement or a good saying.

What is an Almanac?

A book that contains maxims, was useful, and had stories and health treatments.

What pseudonym did Ben Franklin use for 'The Way to Wealth'?

Richard Saunders.

How did Equiano become free from slavery?

He bought his freedom.

What was the Zong?

A ship where the crew threw about 130 slaves overboard to collect insurance money.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson.

Who is considered the father of the Constitution?

James Madison.

How did Stamp Paid get his name?

He gave his wife up to the slave master's son as a sacrifice.

How many counts of murder did Sethe get in 'Beloved'?

3.

What are two possibilities for the young woman Beloved in the novel?

Either Sethe's dead baby.

What are the dates of the Civil War?

1861-1865.

What was the message of Sojourner Truth in her speech?

That women should be treated equally.

What is an exorcism?

A demon is removed by prayer and songs.