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Passage Four: (Questions 7-9)

The passage discusses the 19th century American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It notes that while his clear writing style and emphasis on prevalent values made him popular with the general public, he was not always praised by critics. It describes three of his major narrative poems - Evangeline, The Song of Hiawatha, and The Courtship of Miles Standish - which told American stories through the lens of contemporary values and emphasized sentimental themes. Despite some criticism, these poems were hugely popular due to their focus on high ideals and romance.

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Passage Four: (Questions 7-9)

The passage discusses the 19th century American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It notes that while his clear writing style and emphasis on prevalent values made him popular with the general public, he was not always praised by critics. It describes three of his major narrative poems - Evangeline, The Song of Hiawatha, and The Courtship of Miles Standish - which told American stories through the lens of contemporary values and emphasized sentimental themes. Despite some criticism, these poems were hugely popular due to their focus on high ideals and romance.

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5. The passage mainly discusses _____.

A. how many hurricanes occur each year B. the strength of hurricanes

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C. the weather in the North Atlantic D. hurricanes in one party of the world
6. The best title for this passage would be _____.
A. The North Atlantic Ocean B. Storms of the Northern Atlantic
C. Hurricanes: The Damage and Destruction D. What Happens from May through November
Passage four: (Questions 7-9)
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was perhaps the best-known American poet of the
nineteenth century. His clear writing style and emphasis on the prevalent values of the period made him
popular with the general public if not always the critics. He was particularly recognised for his longer
narrative poems Evangeline, The Song of Hiawatha, and The Courtship of Miles Standish, in which he
told stories from American history in terms of the values of the time.
Evangeline was set during the French and Indian War (1754-1763), when the British forced
French settlers from Nova Scotia; two lovers, Gabriel and Evangeline, were separated by the British,
and Evangeline devoted her lifetime to the search for Gabriel. With its emphasis on sentimental,
undying love, Evangeline was immensely popular with the public.
In The Song of Hiawatha, Longfellow depicted the noble life of the American Indian through the
story of the brave Hiawatha and his beloved wife Minehaha. The tear-inspiring poem follows Hiawatha
through the tragedies and triumphs of life, ending wi
into the sunset of his canoe.
The Courtship of Miles Standish takes place during the early period of the settlement of New
England, a period which was viewed as a time of honor and romance. In this poem centered around a
love triangle, Miles Standish asks his friend John Alden to propose to Priscilla Mullins for him; John
Alden ends up marrying Priscilla Mullins himself, and it takes time for his friendship with Miles
s other narrative poems, the emphasis on high ideals and
romance made the poem extremely popular.
7. Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage?
A. American history is often depicted in poetry
B. Longfellow described American history even though people really did not enjoy it
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D. Longfellow wrote long narrative poems that were not always popular with the critics
8. The best title of the passage is _____.

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B. Historical Narrative Poems
C. The Lyric, Dramatic, and Narrative Poems of Longfellow
D. Longfellow and the Critics
9. The subject of the fourth paragraph is _____.
A. nobility and honor in the poems of Longfellow B. the love triangle involving Miles Standish
C. the popular appeal of The Courtship of Miles Standish
D. the period of the early settlement of New England.

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