Why did Wilfred Owen call the line from Horace-"Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" ("Sweet and fitting it is to die for one's country")-an "old Lie"? What does this line say about the role of nationalism in the war and the experience of the common soldier?
What will be an ideal response?
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How did black audiences react to Amos 'n' Andy?
A) Black audiences were excited to have black actors accurately portraying black characters. B) Blacks audiences were hopeful that some black writers would get jobs on the show. C) Although many elite blacks embraced the portrayal of blacks on the show, they wished it would focus on more positive aspects of black middle-class life. D) Many urban, educated blacks resented the stereotypical view of blacks presented by the show.
How did the religious ideals of New England society shape its early history?
What will be an ideal response?
Which characteristic was NOT shared by medieval towns and cities?
a. Many received charters of liberties by the 1100s and 1200s. b. Their location near transportation routes was essential. c. They were food-producing, self-sufficient units, in which commerce was secondary. d. Many were revived Roman cities whose size and populations grew as trade increased. e. New towns or cities were begun at strategically viable locations.
Consider Larry Summers’ assertion that the underrepresentation of women in science is partly due to sex differences in the natural variability of cognitive abilities. What does the research on sex differences in cognitive abilities say about the truth of Summers’ statement?
A. Some evidence does suggest greater male variability, but we lack evidence that such variability is explained by nature alone. B. Meta-analyses indicate that differences in variability are either near zero or entirely dependent upon country and ethnicity. C. Contrary to the controversy, research actually supports Summers’ comments. Research does point to greater male variability that is unexplained by culture. D. The existing evidence is too inconsistent and variable to definitively reject or support Summers’ statements.