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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Williams say that Americans think they will lose if they were ever to serve another person?
(a) Faith.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Independence.
(d) Self-esteem.

2. How does Jones say he reacted to the damage incurred by the Bon Homme Richard?
(a) He made a few repairs and then decided to abandon ship.
(b) He immediately evacuated all his men and supplies off the ship.
(c) He had the ship sunk on purpose because it was no longer able to sail.
(d) He tried his best to keep the ship afloat long enough to bring it into port.

3. What does Houston do after he resigns as Governor of Tennessee?
(a) He goes West to explore.
(b) He settled down on a homestead and built a house.
(c) He joins the Indians who had been relocated to Arkansas.
(d) He decides to go back to school.

4. What does Williams say that many American crimes are caused by?
(a) Cultural hatred.
(b) Passion and anger.
(c) Religious intolerance.
(d) Spiritual starvation.

5. How does Poe respond to Lowell's criticism of him in verse?
(a) He says that he does not write for Mr. Lowell or for any other man but for himself.
(b) He says that Mr. Lowell does not understand what makes his work unique and original.
(c) He says that Mr. Lowell should not use the anapestic rhythm, as he does not have an ear for it.
(d) He says that Mr. Lowell should stick to writing about topics that he knows more about.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the "Poor Richard" narrator say is a common misconception that Europeans have about America?

2. What does Williams say that American families cheat their daughters out of by trying to frighten them into delaying the loss of their virginity?

3. Who is the narrator for the first part of "Poor Richard"?

4. What does Williams say that Lincoln finds no relief from?

5. Who is the narrator for the second half of "Poor Richard"?

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