English IV 12A
Thomas Aquinas wrote Summa Theologica as a Complete resource of theology Introduction to theology Rebellion against the Church Proposal for a new way of thinking
Complete resource of theology
Humanism can best be described as _____. an exploration of the biology of human beings an emphasis on life in the present a focus on the afterlife an interest in the diversity of our species
an emphasis on life in the present
The Canterbury Tales can be described as _____. Select all that apply. an epic poem a ballad a framed narrative a sonnet
an epic poem a framed narrative
The narrator of the frame story in The Canterbury Tales is __________________. Geoffrey Chaucer The Cook Thomas à Becket A pilgrim whose social status is unidentified
A pilgrim whose social status is unidentified
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. And I live on, but in grief and self-contempt, Left here without the light I loved so much, In a great tempest and with shrouds unkempt. No more love songs, then, I have done with such; My old skill now runs thin at each attempt, And tears are heard within the harp I touch. (lines 9-14) Which of the lines, taken from the sestet shown above, is the volta? __________________
And I live on, but in grief and self-contempt
Which of the following is an example of the revival of Greek and Roman interests in Renaissance art? Deemphasis on images of mortal figures Emphasis on accurate portrayals o the human form Emphasis on idealized portrayals of religious subjects Deemphasis on depictions of worldly pleasures
Emphasis on accurate portrayals o the human form
Which of the following identifies an interest in shared between ancient Greek and Roman texts and the texts of Renaissance artists? Emphasis on the use of allegorical forms Emphasis on the punishment of sin in the afterlife Emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach Emphasis on the role of Christianity in shaping morality
Emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Justice Moved My Master-Builder: Heavenly Power First Fashioned Me With Highest Wisdom and with Primal Love. (Inferno; Canto III, lines 4-6) This excerpt from the inscription on the gate of Hell is best supported by which inference? Although God rejects sinners, Satan rejoices in them Those who are wise and loving can avoid Hell altogether Satan exists to ensure sinners get what they deserve God, not Satan, is responsible for the creation of Hell
God, not Satan, is responsible for the creation of Hell
What inference might we draw about Griselda based upon the following meanings: Explicit meaning: She allows her husband to take her children. Implicit meaning: She ranks her husband's happiness over her children's welfare. Griselda represents the reason and logic typically attributed to men. Griselda lacks the reason and logic typically attributed to men. Medieval writers believed loyalty to one's husband was more important than devotion to one's children. Griselda is mentally incompetent and should not be allowed to have children.
Griselda represents the reason and logic typically attributed to men.
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "What do you think of our new bride?" "My lord," replied Griselda, "I think very well of her. And if, as I believe, her wisdom matches her beauty, I have no doubt whatever that your life with her will bring you greater happiness than any gentleman on earth has ever known. But with all my heart I beg you not to inflict those same wounds upon her that you imposed upon her predecessor, for I doubt that she could withstand them, not only because she is younger, but also because she has had a refined upbringing, where the other had to face continual hardship from her infancy." Which identifies an implicit meaning from the passage? Children should not be married off so young. Griselda is allowed to express her opinion. Hardship makes people more resilient. Griselda is jealous of Gualtieri's new bride.
Hardship makes people more resilient.
The pilgrims are at_____________ in the beginning of the Prologue.
Harry Bailey's inn
How does the narrator respond to the monk's preference for hunting and riding over studying or working? He agrees with the monk's positions. He is startled by the monk's admission. He is saddened by the monk's lack of seriousness. He is angered by the monk's unprincipled behavior.
He agrees with the monk's positions.
What type of work does the reeve perform? He studies religious texts. He orders goods for the university. He is the superintendent of a farm. He is a servant for members of the clergy.
He is the superintendent of a farm.
In what way does Chaucer employ satire? He mocks the innkeeper's proposed storytelling award. He pokes at the faults and shortcomings of the pilgrims. He criticizes readers in not being familiar with a pilgrimage. He has the pilgrims use puns and bawdy—figurative language.
He pokes at the faults and shortcomings of the pilgrims.
Which of the following is textual evidence from the beginning of his tenth-day narrative that Dioneo is an unreliable narrator? Select all that apply. He reveals his personal interest in the group's regard for his belonging to the brigata. His tone shifts more than once. The best interpretation is gained by taking him at face value. His cautionary advice against folly reveals his motives.
He reveals his personal interest in the group's regard for his belonging to the brigata. His tone shifts more than once. His cautionary advice against folly reveals his motives.
Which statements explain how Dante modifies the medieval concept of Limbo? Select all that apply. He splits it into three zones instead of two. He includes classical writers and philosophers in it. He depicts it as a place of relative peace and calm. He banishes everyone who was not baptized.
He splits it into three zones instead of two. He includes classical writers and philosophers in it.
Which is NOT a way in which Gualtieri tests Griselda? He makes her strip naked publicly before their wedding. He asks her to prepare the house for his new bride. He spreads unpleasant rumors about her through town. He makes her return to her father's home in no more than a shift.
He spreads unpleasant rumors about her through town.
Which best analyzes Boccaccio's reason for using multiple narrators? He wanted to show which characters he believed to be of most worth. He wanted to demonstrate the complex social class system of his day. He wanted to show how the Plague had caused the suffering of many people. He wanted to demonstrate that the rise of the merchant class improved the lives of young people.
He wanted to demonstrate the complex social class system of his day.
Which contrasts how a medieval text and a Renaissance text would address a divine figure? In the medieval text, the divine would appear in human form. In the Renaissance text, the divine is more likely to be absent. In the medieval text, the divine would not receive as much praise. In the Renaissance text, the divine would punish sinful behavior.
In the Renaissance text, the divine is more likely to be absent.
Which of the following developments in the Renaissance support the idea of humanism? Select all that apply. Interest in human anatomy Exploring the natural world New ideas about the political organization of society artististic expression of life in the secular world
Interest in human anatomy Exploring the natural world New ideas about the political organization of society artististic expression of life in the secular world
Which option best describes the purpose for the following type of text: a morality tale? It aims to entertain with a suspenseful plot. It aims to inform about important information. It aims to persuade through a convincing argument. It aims to educate about appropriate and inappropriate behaviors.
It aims to educate about appropriate and inappropriate behaviors.
What was Petrarch's vernacular? iambic pentameter Latin a position in the Church Italian
Italian
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. And I live on, but in grief and self-contempt, Left here without the light I loved so much, In a great tempest and with shrouds unkempt. (lines 9-11) The metaphor light in the passage above refers to _______________________
Laura
"Amor vincit omnia" means _____ . Seize the Day Buyer Beware Love Conquers All It Speaks For Itself
Love Conquers All
According to the General Prologue of The Canterbury Tales, the "holy blessed martyr" the pilgrims sought in the journey was _______________. St. Mary St. Thomas à Becket St. Paul St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas à Becket
Of the following members of the pilgrimmage, which has the highest social status? The Wife of Bath The Merchant The Knight The Miller
The Knight
________________ draws the short straw.
The Knight
Read the following excerpt and answer the question. "Nor haughty in his speech, nor too divine, / But in all teaching prudent and benign." To which member of the pilgrimmage does the excerpt refer? The Parson The Doctor The Pardoner The Clerk
The Parson
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. The man looked very sorrowful and said: "My lady, if I do not wish to die, I must do as my lord commands me. He has ordered me to take this daughter or yours, and to ..." And his voice trailed off into silence. Which identifies an implicit meaning from the passage? The man's life is in jeopardy if he does not obey orders. Gualtieri has ordered the man to do something. The man is distraught over the job he has been assigned. The man has come for Griselda's daughter.
The man is distraught over the job he has been assigned.
Which option explains why the knight will be the first to tell his tale? The innkeeper insists that he begin first. He arrived at the inn before anyone else. He holds the highest rank among all characters. The pilgrims drew lots and he drew the shortest straw.
The pilgrims drew lots and he drew the shortest straw.
Which best describes the organization of sinners into the rings of Hell? Those sinners who have committed multiple sins are only punished according to their gravest sin. The sinners who have committed multiple sins must divide their time between multiple rings of Hell. The sinners who have committed the least grave sins are punished by being forced to inflict harm upon others. The sinners who have committed the gravest sins are sent to the lowest rings of Hell.
The sinners who have committed the gravest sins are sent to the lowest rings of Hell.
What do the descriptions of the knight's and squire's appearances indicate about the difference between these characters? The knight comes from a lower class than the squire. The squire holds a higher position than the knight. The knight is less disciplined than the squire. The squire is more vain than the knight.
The squire is more vain than the knight.
On what grounds might one interpret the character of Griselda as morally ambiguous? Select all that apply. The explicit meanings of her responses to Gualtieri. The threat posed to Gualtieri by social recognition of Griselda's "nobility." Her failure to act out gender stereotypes of behavior upon learning about the loss of her children. Her resignation to accept the reversal of her good fortune.
The threat posed to Gualtieri by social recognition of Griselda's "nobility." Her failure to act out gender stereotypes of behavior upon learning about the loss of her children. Her resignation to accept the reversal of her good fortune.
Which is explicitly communicated in the "Tenth Day: Tenth Story"? The townspeople come to greatly admire Griselda. Gualtieri feels that his wife challenges his social status. Griselda feels that she deserves better treatment. The children of Griselda and Gualtieri suffer without their mother.
The townspeople come to greatly admire Griselda.
In what way is the sergeant-at-law similar to the Wife of Bath? They both demonstrate great religious devotion. They both struggle in their respective professions. They are both highly educated and knowledgeable. They are both concerned with appearing important.
They are both concerned with appearing important.
Which option best describes both the manciple and the reeve? They hold tremendous power. They are humble and modest. They are clever and scheming. They have difficulty with finances.
They are clever and scheming.
Which best explains the medieval preoccupation with the following theme: fortune and fate? Writers were trying to explain the collapse of social and moral order in their society. Writers were trying to explore the role of the divine in punishing bad behavior. Writers were trying to communicate the devastation caused by the plague. Writers were trying to show that the lower social classes had little opportunity to rise.
Writers were trying to explain the collapse of social and moral order in their society.
An author who wanted to increase the complexity of a character might make that character more _____. allegorical ambiguous intelligent moral
ambiguous
The winner of the contest will receive____________ upon returning to Canterbury.
a free meal
An allusion can best be described as_______________________
a reference to another work
Which best defines the following term: patronage system? a system where wealthy private citizens funded the works of emerging artists a system where wealthy merchants sponsored poor feudal workers who wished to become involved in trade a system where feudal lords adopted talented artists to entertain their peasant workers a system where wealthy private citizens funded the development of regional printing presses
a system where wealthy private citizens funded the works of emerging artists
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. The which I counsel none to copy, for that great pity 'twas that it turned out well with him. Based on Dioneo's words, what is the author's tone? a tone of caution a tone of flattery a scornful tone a respectful tone
a tone of caution
Unreliable narrators are startling because, generally readers expect the storyteller to be _____. the author authoritative intelligent cautious
authoritative
In Petrach's Sonnet 292, the sestet opens with the line, "And I live on, but in grief and self-contempt." The word or phrase which best signifies the beginning of the volta is __________________. and live on but grief and self-contempt
but
Dante uses the "darkened forest" as a symbol for _____. Select all that apply. confusion abundant life political disorder spiritual connection to nature
confusion political disorder
The narrator joins the group of pilgrims as a result of _____. chance or pure accident the intervention of the innkeeper arrangements made through the church pre-existing friendships with the other pilgrims
chance or pure accident
An author who wanted to develop their narrator as a character might make use a(n) _____ narrative style. unreliable reliable distant close
close
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. When I replied, I ventured, "O misery, How many the sweet thoughts, how much yearning Has led these two to this heartbroken pass!" Then I turned round again to speak to them, And I began, "Francesca, your sufferings Move my heart to tears of grief and pity. (Inferno; Canto V, lines 112-117) In the excerpt, Francesca is portrayed as______________ , and Dante the Pilgrim is portrayed as______________ .
coaxing gullible
Which does NOT represent one of Dante's purposes in the Inferno? to define and explain the moral order of Christianity to explore the moral truths of Greek myth to encourage his readers to lead virtuous lives to entertain and engage his reader
to explore the moral truths of Greek myth
Which option is a characteristic of an unreliable narrator? intends to deceive others does not intend to deceive others deceives others, whether intentionally or unintentionally recounts events in a distant narrative style
deceives others, whether intentionally or unintentionally
Dante uses symbols like the three beasts in the Divine Comedy so that he can _____. Select all that apply. deepen the meaning confuse the reader include spiritual themes avoid punishment for political comments
deepen the meaning include spiritual themes avoid punishment for political comments
Because Augustine gained a better understanding of time, he was able to _____. defend the church release his memories become one with his soul show that the past is crucial
defend the church
An author might use the framed narrative technique to _____. develop his or her narrator as a character offer insight as to his or her opinions about the story make the story more appealing to an educated audience communicate the story in a reliable narrative voice
develop his or her narrator as a character
Which option best characterizes the pardon-seller? charitable devious naive remorseful
devious
According to the narrator, of the following activities the monk preferred _______________. studying texts of his order dressing and eating well manual labor praying the hours
dressing and eating well
Key ideas of the inscription on the Gate of Hell is that Hell is a place for _____. Select all that apply. eternity justice mercy suffering
eternity justice suffering
When Aquinas realized that he could not find all the answers, he turned to __________
faith
The pilgrim guide requests each pilgrim to tell__________________stories.
four
The Pardoner belongs to the________________ estate of medieval society.
ministry
In the line, "sighs that caused the everlasting air to tremble," appeals to the reader's _____ and _____, are used to set a mood of discomfort and unrest. vision; taste smell; vision hearing; touch smell; hearing
hearing; touch
A common theme of medieval texts was _____. the best way to avoid infection by the Bubonic Plague how to determine the difference between right and wrong the history of the Bubonic Plague's spread through Europe whether nature or nurture is more important in determining one's personality
how to determine the difference between right and wrong
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. There was also a nun, a prioress, Who, in her smiling, modest was and coy; Her greatest oath was but By Saint Eloy! ... At table she had been well taught withal, And never from her lips let morsels fall, Nor dipped her fingers deep in sauce, but ate With so much care the food upon her plate That never driblet fell upon her breast. In courtesy she had delight and zest. The excerpt above helps demonstrate the nun's __________________
hypocrisies
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. He had a latten cross set full of stones And in a bottle had he some pig's bones, But with these relics, when he came upon. Some simple parson, then this paragon In that one day more money stood to gain ( The Canterbury Tales; "General Prologue,"lines 701-704) Based upon the above context, the word paragon best means _____ . idol headache greed generosity
idol
Close narrators tend to be _________________
more developed
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. There came at nightfall to that hostelry Some nine and twenty in a company Of sundry persons who had chanced to fall In fellowship, and pilgrims were they all That toward Canterbury town would ride. (The Canterbury Tales; "General Prologue," lines 23-27) Based on its context in the description of the pilgrims, what does the narrator mean by hostelry? group inn fountain stable
inn
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. He was a jester and could poetize, But mostly all of sin and ribaldries. Based on its context in the description of the miller, what does the narrator mean by ribaldries? wistful or melancholy insulting or scandalous funny and whimsical boastful or self-aggrandizing
insulting or scandalous
Framed narratives allow for the author to easily _______________________
introduce multiple storylines
Satire can best be defined as the literary form or technique in which humor and_______________ are used to criticize one's vices.
irony
A moral order in which individuals "suffer the opposite" is retributive. favors the powerful. is egalitarian. is contrapasso.
is contrapasso.
Compared to our contemporary society, medieval ideas about justice were _____. more flexible more harsh less violent less cautious
more harsh
Dante the Pilgrim is _________ than Dante the Poet because he is still making his way through the story told by the Poet. wiser less wise braver more energetic
less wise
The Host's role in the group of pilgrims is NOT to __________________
marry the Wife of Bath
The most likely reason(s) Dante put sub-humans and beasts, such as Charon and Minos, in control of sinners in the afterlife is because ___________. Select all that apply. the Catholic Church taught it. most people would find it terrifying if such subhuman beasts were in control of the fates of human souls. his primary aim was to entertain his readers, who would have been familiar with these figures from Greek mythology. if beasts are in charge of assigning places in hell, then there is little point in trying to rationalize or bargain with them.
most people would find it terrifying if such subhuman beasts were in control of the fates of human souls. if beasts are in charge of assigning places in hell, then there is little point in trying to rationalize or bargain with them.
The first eight lines of a Petrarchan sonnet are called the _____. octelle octane octagon octave
octave
Chaucer uses irony to describe the faults and shortcomings of ________________. the narrator all the pilgrims from the clerical estate all the pilgrims of the nobility pilgrims from all three estates
pilgrims from all three estates
An author might use the framed narrative technique to _____. describe a story's setting in great detail provide background or context for another story offer insight as to the author's opinions about the story instruct the reader on how to interpret a story correctly
provide background or context for another story
Which type(s) of people did not belong to any of the three estates in medieval English society? Select all that apply. nobles peasants scholars tradesmen
scholars tradesmen
The line "violently shuddered—with the fright of it" could be categorized as a(n) _____ and a _____. anaphora; sensory appeal sensory appeal; image paradox; anaphora personification; image
sensory appeal; image
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "Love which takes quick hold in a gentle heart Seized this man for the beauty of the body Snatched from me — how it happened galls me! "Love which pardons no one loved from loving Seized me so strongly with my pleasure in him That, as you see, it still does not leave me. (Inferno; Canto V, lines 100-105) The personification of "Love" in the excerpt _____. Select all that apply. shifts the responsibility for sinful behavior off of the sinners suggests that all people are powerless to resist the forces of love shows that Dante has pity on those who fall victim to tragic love affairs implies that Francesca and Paolo were manipulated into a love affair
shifts the responsibility for sinful behavior off of the sinners suggests that all people are powerless to resist the forces of love implies that Francesca and Paolo were manipulated into a love affair
Petrarch believed Christian scholars should _____. study writers of pagan Rome ignore writers of pagan Rome argue against the writers of pagan Rome discourage people from reading writers of pagan Rome
study writers of pagan Rome
Beginning in the late 14th century,_______________ swept through Europe in waves, causing millions to suffer.
the Bubonic Plague
Which pilgrim dresses in red and blue? the Plowman the Doctor the Merchant the Knight
the Doctor
Which pilgrim might best be described as a landowner? the Plowman the Archdeacon the Reeve the Franklin
the Franklin
Who is the Plowman's brother? the Franklin the Merchant the Priest the Scholar
the Priest
The Vestibule of Hell is reserved for ____________________. those who did very few evil things in their lives. virtuous pagans. those who believed they were good but were deluding themselves. the Uncommitteds or Neutrals.
the Uncommitteds or Neutrals.
The narrator opens the Prologue with a tribute to _____. the religious devotion of the pilgrims the corruption of the Church the story of the Crusades the beauty of the cycle of life
the beauty of the cycle of life
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. And what's more, he would cite this saying too: If gold can rust, then what will iron do? Based on its use in this context, the word gold in this sentence about the parson most likely represents _____. the clergy the military the nobility the royalty
the clergy
The theological name for the rescue of figures like Noah, Abraham and David by "a mighty One / Crowned with the symbol of his victory" is ________________. the harrowing of hell atonement baptism allusion
the harrowing of hell
Which character proposes the story-telling competition that frames the remainder of The Canterbury Tales? the innkeeper the knight the narrator the prioress
the innkeeper
Which character holds views that appear the most superstitious and antiquated to modern readers? the franklin the merchant the physician the scholar
the physician
Which events identify factors that contributed to the Renaissance? Select all that apply. the rise of a wealthy merchant class growing discontent with the corruption of the Catholic Church human-like portrayals of divine figures in art the discovery of the New World
the rise of a wealthy merchant class growing discontent with the corruption of the Catholic Church
What is iambic pentameter? the first five lines of a Petrarchan sonnet the rhyme scheme of abba abba the ten-syllable rhythm of a Petrarchan sonnet the five values of Cicero
the ten-syllable rhythm of a Petrarchan sonnet
The wisdom an author communicates about life through their story is the ______________
theme
Which best describes why an author might employ an allegory? to develop complex and lifelike characters to offer insight to the social structure of a society to praise some personality traits and scorn others to demonstrate the complexity of the justice system
to praise some personality traits and scorn others
Which group(s) of people does Dante encounter in Limbo? Select all that apply. unbaptized infants classical scientists and mathematicians classic poets classic philosophers
unbaptized infants classical scientists and mathematicians classic poets classic philosophers
According to Cicero, what should great thinkers do? remove themselves from public life for intense study use eloquence to spread knowledge for the common good form coalitions to achieve political ends consider their legacy in whatever they do
use eloquence to spread knowledge for the common good
Complete the sentence. During the medieval period, arts and education were funded by the Church, but during the Renaissance they were mostly funded by __________________
wealthy merchants
A naïve character might prove an unreliable narrator because the character _____. will lie for his or her own benefit will not fully understand the events he or she witnesses is not very smart is often mistrusted by others
will not fully understand the events he or she witnesses
Which excerpt from Chesterton's essay BEST expresses what St. Thomas Aquinas taught about modification? "St. Thomas maintains that the ordinary thing at any moment is something; but it is not everything that it could be." "Things change because they are not complete; but their reality can only be explained as part of something that is complete. It is God." "We have seen that most philosophers simply fail to philosophise about things because they change; they also fail to philosophise about things because they differ." "To sum up; the reality of things, the mutability of things, the diversity of things, and all other such things that can be attributed to things, is followed carefully by the medieval philosopher, without losing touch with the original point of the reality..."
"Things change because they are not complete; but their reality can only be explained as part of something that is complete. It is God."
What is the correct order of Augustine's accomplishments? Order the steps below. Bishop of Church of Hippo (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) taught in Carthage (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) baptized by Bishop Ambrose (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) professor in imperial court of Milan (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) joined a monastery (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
5 1 3 2 4
Which of the following statements would be classified as an aphorism? A bad penny always turns up. Honesty is the best policy. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Anger brings destruction
A bad penny always turns up.
Nicknames for St. Thomas Aquinas include the "Dumb Ox" and the___________________
Angelic Doctor
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. The Platonists, or at least the Neo-Platonists, all tended to the view that the mind was lit entirely from within; St. Thomas insisted that it was lit by five windows, that we call the windows of the senses. But he wanted the light from without to shine on what was within. He wanted to study the nature of Man, and not merely of such moss and mushrooms as he might see through the window, and which he valued as the first enlightening experience of man. ("The Permanent Philosophy"; p. 2) According to Chesterton, what is the most important difference between St. Thomas Aquinas and the Neoplatonists? Aquinas followed Aristotle and rejected Plato. Aquinas wanted to understand the true nature of human beings. Aquinas believed that all knowledge was based on sensory experience. Aquinas was more interested in the origin of evil than exploring inner experience.
Aquinas believed that all knowledge was based on sensory experience.
Which statement BEST describes St. Thomas Aquinas's opinion of Aristotle? Aristotle's ideas are dangerous because he was a pagan philosopher. Aristotle's logic can be used to prove the existence of God. Aristotle would have been a better choice of mentor for Dante's pilgrim than Virgil. Aristotle lived before the time of Christ so his ideas are too ancient to be valuable to medieval philosophers.
Aristotle's logic can be used to prove the existence of God.
__________________ was an early Church leader as well as a philosopher of his day.
Augustine
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "I was among those spirits in suspense: A lady called me, so beautiful and blessed That I at once implored her to command me. "Her eyes outshone the light of any star. Sweetly and softly she began to speak With the voice of an angel in her own words: (II, 52-57) _____________________ is the lady who has come to speak to the poet as indicated by the lines above.
Beatrice
The Virgin Mary calls upon __________ to help Dante. the Apostle Paul Aeneas St. Lucia Beatrice
Beatrice
Choose the correct chronological order of the time periods. 1. _________________ 2. ________________ 3. ________________ 4. ________________
Christian era height of the Roman Empire fall of the Roman Empire medieval period
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "Master," I said, "this saying's hard for me." (III, 12) This sentence primarily reflects the role of _____. Dante as Pilgrim Dante as Poet Virgil as Guide Virgil as Teacher
Dante as Pilgrim
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. I learned that to this unending torment Have been condemned the sinners of the flesh, Those who surrender reason to self-will. (V; l. 37-39) Which identifies the best inference one could draw based upon the above excerpt?
Dante considers reason to be more important than personal desires.
Which incident helps to support the following inference: Virgil protects Dante as he makes his journey. Dante's encounter with the Uncommitted in the Vestibule of Hell Dante's encounter with Charon Dante's encounter with Beatrice Dante's encounters with sinners in the various rings of Hell
Dante's encounter with Charon
The _________________was an early Church leader as well as a philosopher of his day.
Dark Ages
Which best explains the relationship between diction, connotation, and tone?
Diction refers to the choice of words with specific meanings, or connotations, that help the author to communicate his or her tone.
Beowulf is an example of a(n) _____. Allegory Aphorism axiom Epic
Epic
Who used the framed narrative form? Select all that apply. Giovanni Boccaccio Geoffrey Chaucer St. Augustine of Hippo Dante Alighieri
Giovanni Boccaccio Geoffrey Chaucer Dante Alighieri
According to Dante, who built the Gate of Hell? Charon God Satan Virgil
God
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "So, if I surrender myself to going there, I fear the undertaking shall prove folly. (II, 34-35) How does the pilgrim respond to the fear he expresses in these lines? He decides to carry on anyway. He looks to the poet for guidance. He gives in and decides he will not go on. He cries out to the Muses, asking for help.
He gives in and decides he will not go on.
According to Augustine, before God created the Earth, He was not part of man's concept of time because He _____. was not yet created man cannot understand time before Creation He is eternal time didn't exist
He is eternal
Why does Charon object to the presence of Dante on the bank of the river Acheron? He belongs in Paradise. He belongs with the Neutrals. He has no guide. He is not dead.
He is not dead.
Which statement explains how Dante addresses the following theme: the moral order of Hell? Select all that apply. He uses references to classic Greek mythology. He places all unbaptized souls in the same circle of Hell. He uses imagery to describe vivid settings. He uses sensory appeals to help the reader connect to the mood.
He uses references to classic Greek mythology. He places all unbaptized souls in the same circle of Hell. He uses imagery to describe vivid settings. He uses sensory appeals to help the reader connect to the mood.
Which explains Dante's inclusion of the mythological beast Minos in the text of the Inferno? He wants to demonstrate that Greek myths lack authority. He wishes to show that belief in non-Christian Gods is sinful. He wants to educate his audience on the nature of Greek myth. He wants to show the lack of mercy sinners are shown in the afterlife.
He wants to show the lack of mercy sinners are shown in the afterlife.
Augustine may have understood the shift away from paganism and toward Christianity particularly well because _____. He was very insightful He read widely He met with the Pope on important matters His mother was a Christian and his father was a pagan
His mother was a Christian and his father was a pagan
Which of the following statements would be classified as an axiom? A bad penny always turns up. Honesty is the best policy. A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet. An army marches on its stomach.
Honesty is the best policy.
Which two statements below express a belief of the Neoplatonists? Humans can achieve perfection through dedication. Humans can overcome the imperfections of the material world. God, or the One, is the perfect source of Goodness from which all other things come. God is so utterly perfect that humans can never hope to share in God's eternal Goodness.
Humans can overcome the imperfections of the material world. God, or the One, is the perfect source of Goodness from which all other things come.
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "So, if I surrender myself to going there, I fear the undertaking shall prove folly. (II, 34-35) Which statement best explains the meaning of lines 34-35? If I follow the path before me, I will get lost. If I surrender, then I will never conquer my fear. If I surrender, then I will be a prisoner here forever. If I give in to this foolish journey, I will be wasting my time.
If I give in to this foolish journey, I will be wasting my time.
Which option best explains the relationship between imagery and sensory language? Sensory appeals are a type of imagery. Imagery and sensory appeals are synonymous. Sensory appeals are made up of imagery. Imagery is made up of sensory appeals.
Imagery is made up of sensory appeals.
Which canticle of the Divine Comedy has one canto more than the others? Inferno Paradiso Purgatorio Vita Nuova
Inferno
Which of the following were early medieval epic poems? Select all that apply. Le Morte d' Arthur Beowulf The Decameron The Divine Comedy
Le Morte d' Arthur Beowulf
Aristotle built his ideas on Intuition Faith Logic Emotion
Logic
What is the relationship between reason and faith, according to Aquinas? Reason is subservient to faith. Faith is subservient to reason. Faith and reason are equal. Faith and reason contradict.
Reason is subservient to faith.
At the end of the lady's speech, she makes a promise to the poet. What does she promise to do for him? She will help him get to heaven. She will raise him from the dead. She will speak highly of him when she returns to heaven. She will make sure his poem is read for generations to come.
She will speak highly of him when she returns to heaven.
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "Later the Chosen Vessel journeyed beyond To bring back reassurance in the faith Which is the source of the way to salvation. "But I, why should I go? Who gives permission? I am not Aeneas, nor am I Paul! Not I nor anyone else would judge me worthy. "So, if I surrender myself to going there, I fear the undertaking shall prove folly. (II, 31-35) Who is the Chosen Vessel described in line 28? Aeneas St. Paul St. Lucia the Virgin Mary
St. Paul
St. Thomas Aquinas was known as _____. Select all that apply. The Philosopher The Church The Anthropologist The Angelic Doctor
The Philosopher The Angelic Doctor
In Neoplatonism, what are two important elements? All humans have the Intelligence of the One. The Soul can be reunited with the One. The past is the One's eternal memory. All existence comes from the One.
The Soul can be reunited with the One. All existence comes from the One.
What insight can be gained about an author's work through the analysis of images and moods? The frequency of the author's use of metaphor. The author's dependence on allusions to other works of literature. The author's position on significant themes. The author's attitude toward characters.
The author's position on significant themes.
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. I learned that to this unending torment Have been condemned the sinners of the flesh, Those who surrender reason to self-will. (V; l. 37-39) Which explains how the meaning of the passage would change if the word "torment" were replaced by the word "pain"? The passage would suggest that the sinners' suffering is self-inflicted. The passage would suggest that the sinners failed to resist their passionate desires. The passage would suggest that the sinners are responsible for their misdeeds in the mortal world. The passage would suggest that the sinners may be experiencing natural, rather than inflicted, discomfort.
The passage would suggest that the sinners may be experiencing natural, rather than inflicted, discomfort.
Why did writers use formats that were difficult to understand? The audience wanted a challenge Church officials demanded a great deal of literary devices The writers feared getting in trouble Philosophers struggled with overly simple ideas
The writers feared getting in trouble
How are the pilgrim and Aeneas alike? They both had lovers who died. They were both religious writers. They both traveled to the underworld They were both political leaders in Rome.
They both traveled to the underworld
A(n) ______________ is a literary form that illustrated profound moral and spiritual meanings.
allegory
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "...I sang of the just Son of Anchises who embarked from Troy (I, 73-74) In referring to The Aeneid, Virgil makes a(n) ________________
allusion
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Halfway through the journey we are living (I, 1) With this line, Dante connects to the epic tradition by________________ .
beginning in media res
Arrange the time periods below in chronological order. 1. 2. 3. 4.
beginning of the Christian Era fall of the Roman Empire Dark Ages Middle Ages
What is the term for Dante's idea of eternal punishment based on the sin a person committed in life? anaphora contrapasso metaphor simile
contrapasso
Dante the Pilgrim is characterized by allusions to Aeneas and the Apostle Paul because _____. he wishes to be associated with key Biblical figures he desires to highlight his virtuous actions by comparing them to those who were not virtuous he wants to be ranked among the greatest writers of the Western world he seeks to link himself with those who have taken similar journeys
he seeks to link himself with those who have taken similar journeys
Augustine characterizes human knowledge as _____ when compared to God. inspired ignorance wisdom insightful
ignorance
While different texts tend to feature the same allusions, the_________________ of these allusions are often quite different.
interpretations
Virgil is an appropriate guide for Dante at the beginning of the Divine Comedy because he _____. Select all that apply. is a pagan is Dante's mentor knows the way to Paradise describes Hell in The Aeneid
is Dante's mentor describes Hell in The Aeneid
Dante's decision to invoke the Muses is notable because _____. it reveals his contradictory nature it reveals his respect for artistic tradition it reveals his admiration of pre-Christian religions it reveals his interest in musical entertainment
it reveals his respect for artistic tradition
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Sentence #1: When he saw the elderly gentleman struggling to open the heavy door, the noble young man left his seat to assist him. Sentence #2: In Renaissance theatres, the best seats were usually the highest up, and were reserved for nobles. In Sentence #1, the meaning of the underlined term is _____; in Sentence #2, the meaning of the underlined term is _____. honorable; powerful royal; honorable kind; royal powerful; kind
kind; royal
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Behold, I answer to him who asks, What was God doing before He made heaven and earth? I answer not, as a certain person is reported to have done facetiously (avoiding the pressure of the question), He was preparing hell, says he, for those who pry into mysteries. (Book XI, Chapter 12) What does the word "facetiously" mean? lacking a serious or respectful attitude lacking pleasure or happiness nervously or anxiously quietly or privately
lacking a serious or respectful attitude
In what order did Thomas Aquinas live his life? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
lived in castle in Naples educated in a monastery received his doctorate in theology taught in Paris studied at Dominican monasteries
Which statements identify the roles Dante assumes in the Inferno? Select all that apply. narrator guide spiritual leader author
narrator author
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "I was among those spirits in suspense: A lady called me, so beautiful and blessed That I at once implored her to command me. "Her eyes outshone the light of any star. Sweetly and softly she began to speak With the voice of an angel in her own words: (II, 52-57) Which of these words expresses an idea closest to that of command, as it is used in line 54? assist control manage order
order
One difference between the Middle Ages and previous eras is that during the Middle Ages _____. even the poorest people were taught to read people generally accepted the idea of monotheism rulers built roads that allowed new ideas to spread quickly people became skeptical of ideas that could not be proved by scientific methods
people generally accepted the idea of monotheism
Texts of the medieval period strongly relied on _____. philosophical ideas Roman traditions the Pope's authority pagan tradition
philosophical ideas
The scholastic method of teaching involves constant questioning experimenting compromising reading
questioning
One achievement of St. Thomas Aquinas was _____. becoming a bishop at a young age serving as a professor at the imperial court of Milan translating the Scriptures from Latin into medieval French reconciling Aristotle's logic with principles of the Roman Catholic faith
reconciling Aristotle's logic with principles of the Roman Catholic faith
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. As in the autumn the leaves peel away, One following another, until the bough Sees all its treasures spread upon the ground, In the same manner that evil seed of Adam Drifted from that shoreline one by one To a signal — like a falcon to its call. (III, 112-117) This passage uses the literary devices of _____. Select all that apply. anaphora metaphor sensory language simile
sensory language simile
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Behold, I answer to him who asks, What was God doing before He made heaven and earth? I answer not, as a certain person is reported to have done facetiously (avoiding the pressure of the question), He was preparing hell, says he, for those who pry into mysteries. (Confessions; Book XI, Chapter 12) One goal of St. Augustine's discussion of time in his Confessions is to _____. demonstrate the dangers of intellectual pride discourage readers from exploring mysteries of faith reconcile Aristotle's explanation of time with medieval science show that reason can be used to understand human experience
show that reason can be used to understand human experience
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. The bites made blood streak down upon their faces; Blood mixed with tears ran coursing to their feet, And there repulsive worms sucked the blood back. (III, 67-69) In this passage, Dante's sensory language invokes the senses of _____. Select all that apply. hearing taste sight touch
sight touch
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Like clouds of sand caught up in a whirlwind. (III, 30) In this passage, Dante is using the literary device called ____________
simile
Which set of words is the most negative in terms of connotative meaning? small: thin small: petite small; little small; scrawny
small; scrawny
At the beginning of Canto II, Dante invokes the Muses. What does Dante promise he will do in return? tell of their greatness stop fighting and rest a while act as if he were the Apostle Paul be courageous in his fight to return to earth
tell of their greatness
Medieval writers often structured a narrative by _____. telling a story within a story presenting events from the perspective of a Divine Being recounting the life of an ordinary person from beginning to end having many narrators tell the same story from different points of view
telling a story within a story
Which option best defines the Harrowing of Hell? a space between Heaven and Hell the question of what will happen to infants who die unbaptized the belief that Christ came to Underworld to rescue non-Christian souls the positioning of unbaptized souls on the edge of the pit that leads to Hell
the belief that Christ came to Underworld to rescue non-Christian souls
What are two major themes of Confessions, Book XI? future memories teaching religion the eternal God time
the eternal God time
Summa Theologica discusses all of these topics except _____. the purpose of angels the purpose of man the creation the nature of heaven
the nature of heaven
What was one of the major theological concerns addressed in Canto IV? the problem of what would happen to infants who died unbaptized the question of why non-Christians would be sent to Limbo the best way to reform non-believers the dilemma that prevents mortals from visiting the Underworld
the problem of what would happen to infants who died unbaptized
The beast that some commentators believe symbolizes the papacy is _____. the lion the leopard the she-wolf the greyhound
the she-wolf
What is theology? beliefs about which religion is best the study of the divine and its relationship to the world a practice founded by Dante's writings ideas about how best to reform sinners
the study of the divine and its relationship to the world
Order the sequence in which Dante sees things in Canto I of Inferno. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
the sunlit hilltop the leopard the lion the she-wolf Virgil
Which options represent common themes of medieval texts? Select all that apply. theological concerns status and class the responsibilities of parenthood sin and retribution
theological concerns status and class sin and retribution
According to Augustine, human beings are limited by time and God must also follow the laws of _____. heaven earth time space
time
For what reasons did medieval writers use allegory? Select all that apply. to establish an ironic point of view to explore deep spiritual meanings to share simple wisdom about how to live a happy life to protect themselves from political or religious persecution
to explore deep spiritual meanings to protect themselves from political or religious persecution
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Thus in the Gospel He speaketh through the flesh; and this sounded outwardly in the ears of men; that it might be believed and sought inwardly, and found in the eternal Verity; where the good and only Master teacheth all His disciples. ....[E]ven when we are admonished through a changeable creature, we are but led to the unchangeable Truth. (Confessions; Book XI, Chapter 8) Based on what you know of Book XI, what is the most likely meaning of the underlined word, verity, as it is used above? reason logic truth perfection
truth
"Valley of salt tears" and "dark, deep and foggy" are two images used to establish a mood of_______________ and______________ .
uncertainty regret
Saint Thomas Aquinas was interested in angels because he _____. Select all that apply. thought that men could become angels to draw closer to God wanted to prove the existence of God desired to connect his philosophy with the Church was interested in the chain of the Divine
wanted to prove the existence of God was interested in the chain of the Divine
St. Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle both thought deeply about _____. the truth of monotheism what caused the fall of the Roman Empire what formed the basis of human knowledge the relationship among animals, humans, and angels
what formed the basis of human knowledge
According to Scholasticism, truth is God's ________________
will
Thomas Aquinas compared the senses to ________________
windows
