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American Literature

He had heard this destruction of the original possessors of the soil described, as we find it in the history of the times, where, we are told, “the number destroyed was about four hundred;” and “it was a fearful sight to see them thus frying in the fire, and the streams of blood quenching the same, and the horrible scent thereof; but the victory seemed a sweet sacrifice, and they gave the praise thereof to God.” This work is___________?

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He had heard this destruction of the original possessors of the soil described, as we find it in the history of the times, where, we are told, “the number destroyed was about four hundred;” and “it was a fearful sight to see them thus frying in the fire, and the streams of blood quenching the same, and the horrible scent thereof; but the victory seemed a sweet sacrifice, and they gave the praise thereof to God.” This work is___________?

A. A hortatory sermon
B. A historial novel
C. Gothic fiction
D. A narrative frame

He had heard this destruction of the original possessors of the soil described, as we find it in the history of the times, where, we are told, “the number destroyed was about four hundred;” and “it was a fearful sight to see them thus frying in the fire, and the streams of blood quenching the same, and the horrible scent thereof; but the victory seemed a sweet sacrifice, and they gave the praise thereof to God.” This work is___________? Read More »

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The farmer drove his plough-share deep “Whose bones are these?” said he, “I find them where my browsing sheep Roam o’er the upland lea.” What does “lea” mean? Veldu eitt ?

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The farmer drove his plough- deep “Whose bones are these?” said he, “I find them where my browsing sheep Roam o’er the upland lea.” What does “lea” mean? Veldu eitt ?

A. Rocky land
B. Bridge
C. Plain or plateau
D. Meadow or pastureland

The farmer drove his plough-share deep “Whose bones are these?” said he, “I find them where my browsing sheep Roam o’er the upland lea.” What does “lea” mean? Veldu eitt ? Read More »

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Apess claims that Native Americans in New England are the “most mean, abject, miserable race of beings in the world.” Which of the following is NOT a reason he offers as an explanation for their misery ?

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Apess claims that Native Americans in New England are the “most mean, abject, miserable race of beings in the world.” Which of the following is NOT a reason he offers as an explanation for their misery ?

A. They are victimized by corrupt Indian Agents appointed by the government.
B. They are not provided with adequate education.
C. They are legally denied the right to engage in commerce.
D. Native American women have been seduced and abandoned by white men.

Apess claims that Native Americans in New England are the “most mean, abject, miserable race of beings in the world.” Which of the following is NOT a reason he offers as an explanation for their misery ? Read More »

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