
American Lit Origin
Quiz by Jennifer Smith
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An abridgement is a shortened version of a work.
In "A Journey Through Texas" what caused the travelers the greatest pleasure?
The Native Americans cooked their food in gourds.
What does the word feign mean?
What does the phrase "these were the first abodes we saw that were like unto real houses" mean?
Narratives are only told in fiction
What was the purpose of reading "A Journey Through Texas?"
Why didn't the Native American's in this story not show grief when their relatives died?
Why would Cabeza de Vaca use the phrase "where the sun sets" instead of just using the word west?
This travel narrative could be described as factual but somewhat biased.
for The General History of Virginia / of Plymouth Plantation the point of view is the vantage point from which a story is told.
How many passengers on the Mayflower died?
Who saves John Smith from death?
What does mollify mean?
What is an antonym for haughty?
John Smith blames the group itself for their misfortunes on the voyage to Virginia.
John Smith credits God for his ultimate survival.
Which of the following sentences has the same meaning as the phrase "they brought such plenty of their fruits and provision as no man wanted"?
Which of the sentences is in 3rd person point of view?