1. What message does the poem “Concord Hymn” convey?

There is no glory in war, only loss and suffering.

With the passage of time, memories fade and lose relevance.

The power of nature is greater than the strength of humans.

A society’s mistakes often result in powerful lessons.

2. How do “Concord Hymn” and “Each and All” reflect Transcendentalist ideas?

They honor war heroes and their sacrifices to secure freedom for all.

They emphasize the use of science and rational thought to unveil life’s truths.

Both poems address the power of time and nature over humans and their works.

Both poems stress the importance of environmental conservation.

3. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

Jamil and his friends were unusually quiet as they sat on the bench next to the basketball court. They had just played and won a fierce game of hoops against some of the other neighborhood kids. Their bodies were limp and shaky from the tremendous ______ it took to beat their opponents. Although they weren’t talking, their pride showed on their faces.

4. Part A.

Which central idea does Emerson develop in “Self-Reliance”?

A community thrives when its members think and act as one.

Individuals should determine their own fate, not society.

With work, individuals can redirect the forces of time and nature.

Religious thoughts and practices endanger independent thought.

Part B

Which detail from the text best reflects the development of the central idea in Part A?

“And we are now men, and must accept in the highest mind the same transcendent destiny.”

“Society is a joint-stock company, in which the members agree…”

“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.…”

“What I must do is all that concerns me, not what the people think.”