"The Man Without a Country" Test

Last updated over 1 year ago

14 questions

"The Man Without a Country" Test

Last updated over 1 year ago

14 questions

Question 1

Who wrote the story?

Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Edward Everrett Hale

John Greenleaf Whittier

Question 2

During what era was it written?

Spanish-American War era

Mexican War era

Civil War era

War of 1812 era

Question 3

Who is the protagonist?

Philip Nolan

Theron Ware

Arthur Dimmesdale

Israel Potter

Question 4

Who was the traitorous politician he followed?

Aaron Brett

Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Burr

Aaron Burr

Question 5

What did he do to become a 'Man Without A Country'?

cursed the United States

sold out his country

shot the President

killed his superior officer

Question 6

On the Navy ships that keep him from America, what is his nickname?

Mr. Plain Buttons

Old Turncoat

Benedict Arnold

The Traitor

Question 7

How did he come to get this nickname?

Question 8

Who wrote the poem he reads that starts to change his attitude towards the country he has disowned?

Scott

Longfellow

Homer

Holmes

Question 9

What war does he help his shipmates during a battle?

Mexican War

Spanish-American War

Civil War

War of 1812

Question 10

10.

What is not one of the prisoner's hobbies?

woodcarving

butterflies

drawing

birdwatching

Question 11

11.

Where did Captain Vaughan first promise to take the freed slaves?

Cape of Good Hope

Cape Palmas

Portugal

Brazil

Question 12

12.

When was this story written and published?

1807

1857

1863

1917

Question 13

13.

What favor did Captain Danforth do for Nolan at the end of the story? Be specific.

Question 14

14.

Phillip Nolan's character and attitude changed dramatically throughout the story. Explain this change using specific text evidences to support your answer.