Question

can you check my answers please

Answer 1

1. Which of the following best describes Benjamin Franklin?
(Points : 3)
idle

reserved

enterprising

hostile



2. How does Benjamin Franklin seek to achieve moral perfection?
(Points : 3)
by saying a daily set of 12 prayers

by mastering 13 basic virtues

by ridding himself of 12 bad habits

by keeping a journal for 13 days



3. In Common Sense, what is one way in which Thomas Paine strengthens his own claims?
(Points : 3)
by describing his early life in England using flowery language

by presenting counterarguments and showing why they are wrong

by flattering the king of England with a list of compliments

by presenting a long list of Asia's offenses against America



4. Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine write for different purposes, but both writers __________.
(Points : 3)
describe episodes in their early lives

explain the importance of being financially frugal

inspire people to stay committed to the cause of American freedom

show that humans can improve themselves and society



5. According to Thomas Jefferson, human rights are based on __________.
(Points : 3)
human perfection

personal preferences

the laws of nature and God

a national representative legislature



6. What is a central theme of Phillis Wheatley's "On Being Brought from Africa to America"?
(Points : 3)
Slave traders should themselves be enslaved.

God is overly involved in the lives of His creatures.

Living in America has proven to be a blessing.

Evening is the most inspirational time of the day.



7. How does Olaudah Equiano convey the horror of his journey on the slave ship?
(Points : 3)
He appeals to religious faith.

He criticizes the British government.

He uses sensory details.

He argues for a moral law.



8. How does Francis Scott Key convey the "glory" of the American flag?
(Points : 3)
He compares the flag to a soldier's courage and patriotism.

He uses dark, threatening imagery to describe the flag itself.

He summarizes the history and significance of the flag.

He builds tension, and then reveals that the flag is still standing.



9. "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written during a time of war. Why is this significant?
(Points : 3)
The images are very religious.

The author did not know if his poem would be published.

The anthem contains no sense of victory.

The song helped to unite the country.



10. Read this quotation from The American Crisis by Thomas Paine:
"'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." Based on these words, which virtue do both Paine and Benjamin Franklin celebrate?

(Points : 3)
cleanliness

humility

resolution

frugality



11. Which aphorism from Poor Richard's Almanac best reflects the virtue of order?
(Points : 3)
Well done is better than well said.

Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

Good sense is a thing all need, few have, and none think they want.

A slip of the foot you may soon recover: But a slip of the tongue you may never get over.



12. What effect does Thomas Paine hope The American Crisis will have on readers?
(Points : 3)
He hopes it will persuade them to draft the Declaration of Independence.

He hopes it will inspire them to keep fighting for independence.

He hopes it will persuade them to emigrate to America.

He hopes it will inspire them to return home to England.



13. How does Jefferson organize the indictment section of the Declaration of Independence?
(Points : 3)
He expresses two points of agreement with the king.

He appeals only to his readers' sense of reason.

He summarizes his previous arguments.

He presents his most powerful argument last.



14. In "Aboard a Slaveship," how do many of Olaudah Equiano's fellow passengers feel?
(Points : 3)
They would rather be taken to Europe than to America.

They would rather become slaves than die at sea.

They would rather die than be sold into slavery.

They would rather be slaves in America than free in Africa.



15. To what does Phillis Wheatley compare the human heart in "An Hymn to the Evening"?
(Points : 3)
the lives of slaves

a productive day

a bird's song

the setting sun

Answer 2

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Answer 3

- am i correct if not what are the right ones and how are they correct

Answer 4

just see if im right please :P i did what i could but im that good in this subject'

Answer 5

Looks good but 4 not so much

Answer 6

really? man i thought i hit that one dead on

Answer 7

I say b but maybe i'm wrong.. maybe you have the right answer

Answer 8

4 is not the only one he/she has wrong.