NAME:______________________________ PERIOD:________
AMERICAN LIT. CONTENT EXAM ONE
You can use the following DURING your exam: 1) literary criticism notes, 2) The Crucible
character map, and 3) one 4x6 notecard filled w/ handwritten notes front and back
This exam will have three (3) different parts. You are required to only choose one (1) option
from each part. This means that you will have three (3) answers total. Part I does not require
complete sentences and should be answered in the form of a list (not complete sentences).
Parts II and III are short essay responses and must have the following:
- 7 to 10 sentences
- Uses a topic sentence, evidence/arguments, concluding sentence format
- Utilizes correct grammar and language mechanics (spelling will not be graded)
You will be graded on the following (each portion is worth 5 points):
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Length requirement (complete list for Part I; seven sentence minimum for Part II)
Accuracy of your response (statements are true to the reading materials and notes)
For Parts II & III only: Grammar/language mechanics (sentence structure and syntax)
For Parts II & III only: Paragraph structure (topic sent., evidence, concluding sent.)
PART I (Choose one of the following prompts, CIRCLE IT HERE, and answer in bullet list form):
A. List at least 7 common elements / themes of Native American literature
B. List at least 7 common elements / themes of Puritan literature
C. List the 9 elements that serve as a basic outline for an essay
PART III (CIRCLE one of the prompts and answer the prompt using 7-10 complete sentences):
D. What is an archetype? What archetypes can be found in “The Sky Tree”? How do these
archetypes relate to the rituals/customs of Native American culture?
E. What two elements make up an author’s style? What is the difference between the
two? How are these two elements represented in Jonathan Edward’s “Sinners in the
Hands of an Angry God”?
F. What is an accurate definition for theme? Discuss one of the primary themes of The
Crucible. Reference or paraphrase moments in the play to support your answer.
(Part III is continued on the next page.)
NAME:______________________________ PERIOD:________
PART III (CIRCLE one of the prompts and answer the prompt using 7-10 complete sentences):
G. Write an analysis of one of the characters in The Crucible. Focus on the conflicts that
the character faces, the motivation behind his or her actions, discoveries he or she
makes, and any changes the character undergoes. Provide or reference examples from
the play.
H. Who is the villain of The Crucible? How does this character create obstacles and conflict
for other characters? What are the consequences for his or her actions?
I. What were the Puritans’ thoughts about Native Americans? Why did the Puritans have
such thoughts about them? What were some of the events that would happen between
Native Americans and Puritans?
STAPLE THIS SHEET TO YOUR ANSWER SHEETS WITH THIS SHEET (THIS SIDE UP) AT THE TOP
OF THE STACK (THE REST WILL BE COMPLETED BY MR. BRILLIANDT).
Grading Rubric (Part I):
- Length requirement
- Accuracy of your response
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Extra Comments:
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TOTAL: _____/10
Grading Rubric (Part II):
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Length requirement
Grammar and language mechanics
Accuracy of your response
Paragraph Structure
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Extra Comments:
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TOTAL: _____/20
Grading Rubric (Part III):
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Length requirement
Grammar and language mechanics
Accuracy of your response
Paragraph Structure
Extra Comments:
1
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TOTAL: _____/20
_____/50