Which of the following events was a political outcome of the Great Depression in Europe?  

Why didn’t Emily Grierson pay taxes in Jefferson?

Although most closely associated with New England, this modern American poet was actually born in San Francisco.

  What two events demarcated the modernist era in American literature and culture?  

What do some of the men in the community do when Emily’s house begins to smell?

Who does the speaker in “I, Too” say he is?

Select one of the following topics to discuss in 1-2 paragraphs. Although you aren’t expected to quote directly from the text, be as specific as you can.The more references you can make to the actual texts being discussed, the more points you will earn. (10 points) 1. Characters in the stories of both William Faulkner and John Steinbeck are closely tied to their settings. Select a character from either “A Rose for Emily” or “The Chrysanthemums, ” and write a character analysis. What are his/her primary character traits? How are these traits developed? Is this character the protagonist of the story? Does he/she exhibit growth or development? How is the character influenced by his/her surroundings? 2. Modernism is said to have included the following characteristics: (1) the desire to break away from established traditions, (2) a quest to find fresh ways to view humanity’s position or function in the universe, and (3) experiments in form and style, particularly with fragmentation. Select two of the poems we have read from this unit (each by a different poet) that you feel that illustrates these characteristics. While you are not expected to quote from the poems, you do need to be as specific as possible in your answer. 3. Discuss The Wasteland by T.S. Eliot. What are the underlying myths of The Waste Land? What is the wasteland itself? How does the wasteland connect to the characters in the poem? How are the “romantic” relationships depicted in the poem connected to the wasteland? How does the poem use the wasteland to comment on our world? What do you think is Eliot saying about modern life?

What does Elisa see on the road to Salinas that upsets her? 

A. O Sul de Portugal. Taking into consideration the information discussed in class or in the textbook (Horizontes) about the south of Portugal, write, in Portuguese, how (1) a place, product, practice, or perspective have or continue to influence the region and (2) how it is similar or different from the United States. (1 pt. for specifying the place, product, practice or perspective, 2 pts. why it called your attention, 2 pts. for the comparison; 5 pts. total)   Places: (lakes, mountains, rivers, natural landmarks, cities, etc.) Products: (musical instruments, literature, artwork, dances, etc.) Practices: (meal times, table manners, salutations, traditions, gestures, etc.) Perspectives: (importance of family, value of sports or religion), etc.)   Note: In order to receive credit for this section, you must provide specific and detailed information that clearly supports your response. Vague or general answers will not receive credit.   MODELO:  Local: São Paulo, Brasil Produto, prática ou perspectiva: Museu de Arte de São Paulo e Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo. Influência/Impacto: O Museu de Arte de São Paulo e o Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo têm exposições de artes internacionalmente reconhecidas. Suas famosas exposições atraem artistas e amantes de arte de todo o mundo. Comparação: O Museu de Arte de São Paulo é similar ao Museu de Arte de Columbus, porque há coleções internacionais muito famosas. Estes museus são muito importantes para ensinar as pessoas sobre história, arte e cultura locais e do mundo.   (Follow this structure in your response) Produto, prática ou perspectiva (1 pt.):  Influência/Impacto (2 pts.): Comparação (2 pts.): 

Na sua opinião, o Algarve seria um bom lugar para morar? Por quê?