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English Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Treasure is supposedly hidden under one of the big trees beside the inlet. Copy at least one sentence from the story that would suggest that this is a good hiding place for the treasure. | The inlet allowed a facility to bring the money in secretly and at night to the foot of the hill; the elevation of the place made a good lookout that no one was at hand, while the trees formed good landmarks the place might easily be found again. |
| What does the tree with Deacon Peabody's name on it show about him? Break apart this tree as a symbol of Peabody's character. | The tree shows that he is a strong and prominent person, but it also shows that he is rotten on the inside. It can also show that he was greedy on the inside but good looking on the outside. |
| After the devil cuts down a tree, what does he do with it? Judge the double meaning of this action. | After the devil cuts down the tree he burns it. This symbolizes the burning in hell. |
| What does the devil offer Tom_____ in exchange for his______, which makes this an example of a______ legend. | treasure, soul, Faust |
| When his wife hears Tom's story, what is her reaction? How does this change Tom's attitude? | She is upset that he didn't take the offer. Tom refuses because he doesn't want to make her happy. |
| What does Tom see up in a tree when he is looking for his wife? | He sees his wife's heart and liver. He also finds chunks of the devils hair and her apron. |
| What item does Tom purchase with his money? Give at least two examples of textual evidence to show that Tom is still a miser. | Tom builds a fancy house and gets a fancy carriage. He still doesn't feed his horses and he doesn't buy furniture for the inside of his house. |
| When he gets old, what different things does he do to avoid keeping his end of the bargain he had made with the devil? Give two examples from the text. | Tom goes to church and prays. He also counted up his neighbors sins. Tom also read the bible to people when they were called on business. |
| What favor does a customer ask on Tom's last day of life? Why does he think Tom might grant it? | The customer asks for an extension on his loan. He thought Tom might grant it because he is a good friend. Tom also made a lot of money off of him. |
| What is Tom's response to this customer's request? What happens immediately after? Why? | Tom said "The devil take me, if I have made a farthing!" After this the devil showed up and took Tom away because he did make farthing. |
| Describe the atmosphere in the Milford meeting house before Revered Mr. Hooper enters. How does the atmosphere change after he enters? Use at least one piece of textual evidence to support your answer. | The atmosphere was happy and cheery. When he entered the room it became dark. The text says "I can't really feel as if good Mr. Hooper's face was behind that piece of crape." p.472 |
| What is the effect of the minister's veil at the young woman's funeral? What is the effect of the veil at the wedding? Use at least one piece of textual evidence to support your answer. | At the funeral everyone thought it made sense. At the wedding though people thought it was weird and they were scared. "Many spread their clasped hands on their bosoms." |
| Why will no one ask Mr. Hooper a direct question about his veil? Why does Mr. Hooper refuse to remove it for Elizabeth, even once? | They won't ask him because they're scared and uncomfortable. He won't remove it because he made a promise never to take it off until he dies. |
| Over the years, what effect does the veil have on Mr. Hooper's preaching? Why does it have this effect? | It makes him more of an effective minister because people who have done sins are afraid. It has this effect because people are scared and the veil is mysterious. Also seen as a warning. |
| Break apart the statement "By the aid of his mysterious emblem... he became a man of awful power over soul that were in agony for sin". | With the help of the veil which gave him power due to peoples fear. People came to the minister to vent their sins. |
| When Mr. Hooper is an old man, the community honors him by asking him to preach the election sermon. What indicates, however, that the community still fears his veil? | They shuddered at his veiled face so near to their own. He spent a long life irreproachable, unloved, and feared. |
| Describe the details of Mr. Hooper's death and burial. | During Mr. Hooper's death he says that he isn't the only one wearing a veil and that everyone wears one. At his burial they laid him in the coffin with his veil still on. |
| The art of effective persuasive speech or writing, especially the use of figures of speech | Rhetoric |
| Greek philosopher Aristotle identified three key ways that writers can appeal to their audiences in arguments | Appeals |
| Makes an emotional connection with the reader. Often uses vivid imagery and descriptive language. Intended to make the reader/ listener/ viewer to feel an emotion | Pathos (emotion) |
| An ethical appeal that helps the reader make a connection based on a concept like being a good human, parent, christian, citizen, patriot... It also can be when an expert or authority figure is referenced to the expertise or character of the person. | Ethos (ethics) |
| When an appeal uses logic, reasoning, or data to support an argument to convince the reader. | Logos (logic) |
| A speech given from the pulpit in a place of worship, usually as part of a religious service. | Sermon |
| Sin | Iniquity |
| Mischievous humor | Waggery |
| Commanding respect | Venerable |
| Intended to attract notice | Ostentatious |
| Improper | Indecorous |
| An unpredictable occurance | Vagary |
| Wise | Sagacious |
| Stubbornness | Obstonacy |
| Characterized by trembling | Tremulous |
| Not showing proper respect | Impertinent |
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