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AULA 5
1.Which of the following statements can be regarded as a consequence of the American Civil War?	
 It turned the economy into one based on agriculture.
	 It motivated young people to study.
	 It changed the English language.
	 It built up a nation based on prejudice.
 	 It preserved the union.
2.What can we link the American Declaration of Independence to?	
	 A new political treaty with Germany.
 	 A philosophy of human freedom.
	 The first World War.
	 A new type of |Communist Party.
 	 A series of civil wars.
3.Choose the alternative that correctly completes the following sentences: Henry¿s break with (1)____ was purely political. He did not approve the new ideas of Protestant Reformation introduced by Martin Luther in Germany and (2)_____ in Geneva. He still believed in the (3)_____ faith.	
	 (1)Rome, (2)Catholic, (3)John Calvin
	 (1)Rome, (2)John Calvin, (3)Muslim
	 (1)London, (2)John Calvin, (3)Catholic
 	 (1)Rome, (2)John Calvin, (3)Catholic
	 (1)Rome, (2)King Arthur, (3)Catholic
4.Which was the most important concept the English colonists incorporate into Virginia's first charter?	
	 The concept of communism.
	 The concept of political fight.
	 The concept of Catholicism.
	 The concept of happiness.
 	 The concept of freedom.
5.Why did legislation become much more worried about American interests rather than the British ones?	
 	 Because the Americans could not stand the divergencies between their interests and the British ones , so assemblies took over the functions of the governors.
	 Because the British governors, who were ruling the American colonies, were very efficient ones.
	 Because the French, who lived in the original thirteen colonies, had made a deal with England, which was not interesting for the American people.
 	 Because the American colony was much richer and more developed than the mother country.
	 Because the Americans were mainly concerned with the Indian's interests.
6.During the American Revolution, liberty, equality, private property and representative government began to make sense to European observers. These ideas were based on men using	
	 experience
	 imagination
	 violence
 	 reason
	 force
AULA 6
1.
What were the origins of Romanticism in the American literature tradition?	
 	 The publication of The Sketch Book by Washington Irving in 1820 represented a great achievement to American authors.
 	 American medieval tales and traditions constitute an inexhaustible source of themes and ancient historical facts that fed the imagination of authors.
	 Americans were very proud of their military and political accomplishments.
	 In consequence, there was an increased demand for independence in cultural and intellectual affairs. Authors were very dissatisfied with the fact that no independent literary tradition existed.
	 In 1820 United States had fought and won its second war with England in 1812,
2.What did the author of CivilDisobedience¿defend?	
	 That disobedience should be severely punished.
	 That imprisonment was the only option the State had to control the population.
	 That since men were born to obey, they did not have any other option.
 	 That the State should never rank above the individual conscience or the business of living.
	 That it was the duty of a man to obey the State.
3.What are the characteristics of Romanticism? Choose the alternative that does not refer to the characteristics of Romanticism in America	
	 a great enthusiasm in natural beauty and the ordinary life
	 Great enthusiasm for exotic and sensational feelings and the picturesque
	 Individualism (individual rights and liberties)
 	 Devotion to machines and mechanisms and its effects on reality
	 an intense interest in the emotions, imagination and mystery (supernatural)
4. What did the Romantic movement represent to the Americans?	
	 It represented a social period in which only the ones who were married were regarded with respect.
	 It meant a lot to American people because it was a time when flowers were in bloom and love stories flourished everywhere around the country.
 	 A revolt against political and religious authority and a subsequent revolt against reason.
	 A return to the values established by the Romans when they lived in England.
	 It was in part a rebellion against religion and on the way women were viewed by society.
5.Which alternative does not refer the Romantic movement in America?	
	 The Romantic Movement in America, influenced by the Romantic Movement in western European literature, first appeared in the United States when the country was just becoming culturally self-conscious.
	 American Romantics tend to venerate Nature as a sanctum of non-artificiality, where the Self can fulfill its potential
 	 This movement in America represented a revolt against nature and the American natives and a subsequent revolt against reason.
	 The primary feature of American Romanticism--the obsession with and celebration of individualism--takes on particular social relevance because U.S. culture has always prized individualism and egalitarianism.
	 This movement in America represented a revolt against political and religious authority and a subsequent revolt against reason.
6.Choose the option which best suits the statements below. There will be options which do not fit the statement. The transcendentalists have a strong faith	
	 in the power of divinity
	 in the power of nature
 	 in the power of individualism
 	 In the power of conformism
	 in the power of God as the center of the universe and respect should be given to Him.
SIMULADO 
1.In the story of Beowulf, there is a noticeable struggle between Christianity and Paganism, and the characters personal battle between the two. Mark the question which expresses what Beowulf means to the people:	
	 the responsible for horrific events
	 the owner of vast lands
	 the epitome of good and beneficent
	 the pagan leader for all mankind.
	 the promoter of wars
2.Mark the only question which is true in relation to Beowulf. Beowulf typifies the Anglo-Saxon ideals of personal conduct. These ideals include:	
	 to help people and become famous.
	 to be a good singer
	 to have powerful arms
	 to be handsome
	 to be an advocate of freedom and justice
3.What was Arthur a symbol of?	
	 Faith, as a magical dwarf of war.
	 Hope to the British people.
	 Frailty, as he was a great leader.
	 Disappointment to the ones who trusted him.
	 Courage, as he fought bravely against the German soldiers.
4.According to the Knightly Code, the perfect knight should:	
	 Defend the pagan beliefs, know how to use the sword fairly well, get money from the rich.
	 Kill the enemies in case it proved necessary, win duels, save the wealthy people who might be in danger.
	 Defend anyone in need, serve God and the King and fight for his good name if insulted.
	 Give a good impression on women, offer his help to the ones in need, fight for his own interests.
	 Spread the pagan beliefs, protect the lords and their families, love his mistress.
5.Choose the alternative that reveals a true information about Shakespeare	
	 He wrote dramatic love stories based on his previous experience as a detective.
	 He did not allow women to act so the female roles were played by young boys.
	 His comedies did not really become famous.
	 He was a famous American writer, who lived in the Elizabethan Age.
	 'Hamlet' was his most famous revenge tragedy.
6.Think about the characters and elements belonging to the stories of King Arthur. Then, match the names innumbered colum to the observation preceed by letters: 1- Lancelot ( ) the name of the legendary headquarter of Arthur's government 2- The Graal ( ) King Arthur's famous sword. 3- Caladfwick ( ) the most famous knight from the Round Table. 4- Camelot ( ) a magical pot whose theme dates from the Celtic legends.	
	 2- 1 - 3 - 4
	 4- 3- 2- 1
	 4 - 3- 1 - 2
	 1 - 2- 3- 4
	 3 - 4-2- 1
7.England adopted the Protestant religion during the reign of King Henry VIII , approximately around 1530s. Prior to this, England had followed the Roman Catholic Church. How did England become protestant?	
	 Most of the Englishmen rebelled against The Catholic Church when Rome asked them to pay higher taxes to the Church.
	 When the Pope refused to give Henry permission to divorce his first wife, Catherine, of the ruling house of Spain, in order to marry Anne Boleyn, Henry put through Parliament a number of bills that severed relation with The Catholic Church and set him up as the head of the Anglican Church of England.
	 As religion was one of the issues that threatened to put an end to domestic peace, King Henry, under strong pressure of his subjects, founded the Anglican Church.
	 As Henry VIII did not like the amount of money which was spent in the monasteries, he decided that the banks should take care of the Church money which caused a rupture with the Catholic Church.
	 King Henry VIII was influenced by Martin Luther's idea that the Catholic Church was a fake.
8.What was the CODE OF CHIVALRY associated with?	
	 The Victorian Age.
	 The way a perfect knight should behave.
	 The idea of respect for foreign lords and ladies.
	 Being good at horse riding.
	 Courtly manners and looking like a lord.
9.Comment on the importance of the American Civil War.	
Compare com a sua resposta: The student is expected to mention that the Civil War is the defining event in American history. No previous American war came anywhere close to it in scale or in the casualties it caused. Its social and political consequences were vast. It preserved the Union, led to slavery's abolition, and dramatically altered the relationship between the states and the federal government.
10.What was the importance of the Printing Press for literature?	
Compare com a sua resposta: The student should mention that since books became less expensive, and since many different titles were printed, for the first time it became worth while for the average man to learn to read. Thus to a great extent the invention of printing brought England to the close of the Middle Ages and ushered in the Renaissance.