Midterm Exam

Page 1

  • Multiple Choice questions on American Literature after 1865

    • Questions on various authors and literary terms

  • Quotation identification from a poem

Page 3

  • Fill-in-the-blank questions related to literature terms and authors

    • Realism characteristics and key figures discussed

  • Mention of intersectionality and its significance in literature

Page 5

  • Short Essay Response prompts on Realism and Mark Twain's work

    • Discussion on the characteristics of Realism and how Twain's story challenges war expectations

Page 7

  • Analysis of the story "The Real Thing" and its American connections

    • Comparison of the characters in the story with the American Dream concept

  • Interpretation of Adams' view on the Virgin Mary and the electric dynamo

    • Comparison of European and American influences on art and history

Page 9

  • Close reading of the poem "We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar

    • Discussion on the mood, word choice, and persona's message in the poem

Page 11

  • Mrs. Hale's remark implies guilt and regret for not helping Mrs. Wright

    • She feels she should have done more for Mrs. Wright

    • Realizes her role in looking out for other women

  • "The Yellow Wallpaper" may be a political allegory

    • Potentially significant symbols in the story

Page 13

  • Comparison of Julius McAdoo in "The Goophered Grapevine" and Mrs. Spring Fragrance

    • How they pursue their immediate goals

  • Analysis of Eliza Allen's interactions in "The Chrysanthemums"

    • Respect for her husband and societal expectations

    • Willingness to take on tasks considered "a man's job"

    • Dealing with financial situations independently

Page 15

  • Zitkala-Sa describes cultural changes forced at the missionary school

    • Changes in appearance, language, and behavior

  • School's intention behind enforcing these changes

    • Assimilation into Western culture

  • Impact on Zitk