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What does "The Origin of the Robin" suggest about Ojibwa views of the parent-child relationship?

A
It suggests that children were encouraged to disagree with parents if necessary.
B
It suggests that parents’ words were held in very high regard.
C
It suggests that parents were encouraged to allow their children liberty.
D
It suggests that parents preferred that their children be independent.
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How are the speakers’ senses of self-esteem similar in "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason" and "Deliverance From Another Sore Fit"?

A
In both poems, the speakers consider themselves insignificant.
B
In both poems, the speakers express a great deal of pride.
C
In both poems, the speakers express humility before a larger and greater force.
D
In both poems, the speakers express great doubt as to their abilities.
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Which statement best describes the ways that the speakers in "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason" and "Deliverance From Another Sore Fit" achieve contentment?

A
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through rational thought, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through religious faith.
B
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through steady contemplation, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through prayer and solitude.
C
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through spiritual cleanliness, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through development of faith.
D
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment by acquiring knowledge, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through religious activities.
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Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme of "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason"?

A
There are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme ABAB throughout.
B
There are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme ABCB throughout.
C
There is a series of consecutive rhyming couplets.
D
There is an absence of a clear rhyme scheme.

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