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- 1. Multiple Choice
In comparison to literature of the nineteenth century, the subject and scope of literature of the twentieth century can be characterized as more
limited and focused
humorous and complicated
diverse and broad
intelligent and subtle
- 2. Multiple Choice
In the first half of the twentieth century, many American writers turned their attention to __________.
ordinary people and the challenges of everyday life
extraordinary people and the challenges of society's elite
dangerous people and the challenges facing societies that must deal with them
highly educated people and the challenges of the life of the mind
- 3. Multiple Choice
In Eudora Welty's "A Worn Path," the journey that Phoenix Jackson undertakes is a metaphor for __________.
death
life
marriage
divorce
- 4. Multiple Choice
In "A Worn Path," Phoenix Jackson ultimately shows herself to be someone whose actions are all done out of __________.
dedication and love for her grandson
selfishness and bitterness over her predicament
confusion and anger about illness
confidence and faith in medicine
- 5. Multiple Choice
The title of "A Worn Path" refers literally to
The long, paved highway leading into Natchez
A short, worn path that leads through a village
A long path that leads through the country into Natchez
The path the hunter follows through the woods
- 6. Multiple Choice
The word worn in the title refers to the fact that
Phoenix is an old woman worn with worry.
The path has been traveled by Phoenix many times.
The road presents no difficulties to Phoenix.
The hunter has used the road for many years.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The main theme of “A Worn Path” can best be described as the
The persistent temptation to steal is a test of faith.
Incredible physical strength can result from age and wisdom.
An overwhelming presence of nature can threaten human lives.
Strong devotion helps people continue on a difficult journey.
- 8. Multiple Choice
In Black Boy, the young Richard Wright associates the discomfort he feels from hunger with __________.
the pain he feels after being beat up by the boys on his street
the happiness he feels after successfully completing the family's grocery shopping
the bitter pain he feels over being abandoned by his father
the anger he feels toward his mother for not feeding him
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does Richard Wright learn by the end of the excerpt from Black Boy that you read in this unit?
He learns that his mother is not always right and is therefore unreliable.
He learns to stand up for himself and to take control of his own destiny.
He learns to forgive his father for abandoning his mother, his brother, and himself.
He learns that no problem is so serious that resorting to violence to solve it is justified.
- 10. Multiple Choice
In this excerpt from his autobiography, Wright’s principal subject is
Divorce
Racial Prejudice
Poverty
Loneliness
- 11. Multiple Choice
In Memphis, Wright’s mother locks him out of the house because she wants him to learn
Honesty
Obedience
Good Manners
Survival Skills
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following quotations from The Inside Search demonstrates the use of slang?
“I used to take a seat on top of the gatepost and watch the world go by.”
“Not only was I barefooted, but my feet and legs were dusty.”
“She would cut her eyes and give us a glare that meant trouble…”
“They came and went, came and went.”
- 13. Multiple Choice
As “The Inside Search” begins, why is Zora Neale Hurston's grandmother upset with Zora for riding with white people who pass through their village?
She learns that Zora is stealing money from the people with whom she rides.
She worries that Zora will offend the white people and face violent consequences.
She thinks that Zora is going to run away from home at a very young age.
She is afraid that Zora will be kidnapped by the white people and never be seen again.
- 14. Multiple Choice
By the end of "The Inside Search," Zora Neale Hurston recognizes that __________
her beauty and athleticism are tools that she can use to help her see the wider world
her grandmother's warnings are based on worries that do not apply to people of her generation
her friends at home are more important than any people she might meet outside of her village
her intelligence can lead her to new and different experiences and opportunities
- 15. Multiple Choice
By reading the class reader from cover to cover, Zora Neale shows that she is
worried that the other students will mock her
obsessed with pleasing her parents and the teacher
afraid she won’t get straight A’s
self-motivated and ambitious
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