1999 ap lit exam questions - Inferno

The subject of "fear" (line 19" is A) "shepherds" (line 14) B) "flocks" (line 14) C) "thief" (line 17) D) "burgher" (line 18) E) "doors" (line 18)

E) "doors" (line 18)

Which of the following lines most probably contains a commentary on the poet's own era? A) Line 2 B) Line 7 C) Line 9 D) Line 10 E) Line 22

E) Line 22

The imagery in the passage suggests all of the following about Satan EXCEPT his A) pride B) stealthiness C) rapaciousness D) stupidity E) unscrupulousness

D) stupidity

Which of the following lines contains a play on words? A) Line 3 B) Line 6 C) Line 10 D) Line 14 E) Line 20

C) Line 10

Satan's action is best described as A) trespass B) usurpation C) betrayal D) dream E) consecration

A) trespass

In line 5, "perplexed" is best interpreted to mean A) widened B) complicated C) questioned D) endangered E) discovered

B) complicated

In line 18, the "rich burgher" is analogous to A) a wolf B) Satan C) God D) a traveler E) a hireling

C) God

In line 15, "hurdled cotes" refers to A) blocked paths B) natural obstacles C) fenced enclosures D) wool garments E) steep hills

C) fenced enclosures

According to the passage, why does Satan not enter the garden by the gate? A) The gate is protected by God. B) The gate is hidden by overgrown shrubbery. C) He is too large to fit through the gate. D) He is contemptuous of proper procedures. E) He fears an encounter with other creatures

D) He is contemptuous of proper procedures.

In which of the following lines does an epic simile begin? A) Line 1 B) Line 4 C) Line 10 D) Line 12 E) Line 20

D) Line 12