Unit 2

Question 1

Define impertinent

Answer 1

Bold or improperly forward

Question 2

Define intimation

Answer 2

Vague understanding or slight suggestion i.e. He intimated that I was stupid

Question 3

Profane

Answer 3

Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred i.e. C-rap music :0

Question 4

Joist

Answer 4

Support beam in floor or ceiling

Question 5

Conjecture

Answer 5

Guess; deduce or arrive at a decision

Question 6

Infernal

Answer 6

resembling Hell. Inferno

Question 7

Stratagems

Answer 7

elaborate or deceitful schemes to deceive or evade

Question 8

Sundered

Answer 8

Separate; to break or rip apart

Question 9

Imbibe

Answer 9

drink liquid or alcohol Imbibations - drinks

Question 10

Execrate

Answer 10

Denounce; declare to be evil or detestable

Question 11

Obdurate

Answer 11

Headstrong; stubborn; obstinate

Question 12

Impudence

Answer 12

Attitude of disregard for others; Contemptous or cocky boldness

Question 13

Consummate

Answer 13

Perfect; complete in every detail

Question 14

Subversion

Answer 14

Undermining power and authority of established system or institution

Question 15

Abhorrence

Answer 15

Hatred; disgust

Question 16

Atrocious

Answer 16

Extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel

Question 17

Chattel

Answer 17

Personal possession

Question 18

Profligate

Answer 18

Wasteful; recklessly extravagant

Question 19

Conspicuous

Answer 19

Stands out; clearly visible Kyle’s hiding places are very conspicuous

Question 20

Sagacity

Answer 20

Possessing good judgement

Question 21

Pernicious

Answer 21

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Question 22

Exculpate

Answer 22

Show or declare innocence

Question 23

Who does this describe- Rich person who thought slavery was bad because his/her brother was a Christian Wrote a book with spouse. Part of abolition movement in South Carolina A Angelina Grimke B Harriet Beecher Stowe C William Lloyd Garrison D Harriet Jacobs

Answer 23

A Angelina Grimke

Question 24

Who is this- Prominent American abolitionist, journalist, suffragist, and social reformer. Almost killed by Southerners. Stayed silent after this threat A Frederick Douglass B Harriet Beecher Stowe C William Lloyd Garrison D Harriet Jacobs

Answer 24

C William Lloyd Garrision

Question 25

Who is this - came from famous religious family and best known for novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" A Angelina Grimke B Harriet Beecher Stowe C William Lloyd Garrison D Harriet Jacobs

Answer 25

B Harriet Beecher Stowe

Question 26

Define slave narrative

Answer 26

Account of life or major life events of a fugitive or former slave. Either written or spread orally by the slave personally. They narrated it.

Question 27

What is the difference between antebellum and post bellum narratives

Answer 27

Ante - before Civil War Post - after Civil War

Question 28

What is the purpose of slave narratives?

Answer 28

- Express the black struggle for freedom. - Abolitionist tools - Outlet to document life stories

Question 29

What is the "tipping point" in a slave narrative?

Answer 29

When slave decides abuse is too much and decides to escape or die trying.