The cautious old gentleman knit his brows tenfold closer after this explanation, being sorely puzzled by the ratiocination of the syllogism; while methought the one in pepper and salt eyed him with something of a triumphant leer. At length he observed, that all this was very well, but still he thought the story a little extravagant – there were one or two points on which he had his doubts. “Faith, sir,” replied the story-teller, “as to that matter, I don’t believe one half of it myself.” This passage exemplifies_____________?

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About Edward Taylor_____________?

A. Wrote Huswifery in an ornate style that wouldn’t have been accepted by the Puritans B. Wrote a poem about his house burning down C. Was exiled to the New World because he wouldn’t talk to the Church of England D. A and C...

What does George Harris’ master demand of him that prompts him to plan his escape ?

A. Relocate to Louisiana B. Punish another slave C. Abandon his faith D. Marry another woman...

Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical purpose of “An Indian’ Looking Glass for the White Man” ?

A. Critic the way white people’s society treats people of color wrong. B. Making peace C. Working together D. both B and C...

Which of the following is not an animal Hare prepared for humans to eat ?

A. Bear B. Elk C. Horse D. Both A and B...

As I lay die_________________?

A. Sherwood Anderson B. Langston Hugues C. William Faulkner D. Robert Lee Frost...