English IV: Unit 7 - The Search for Meaning

"No one can say what will be dead or alive tomorrow, in literature, philosophy, aesthetics; no one yet knows what ideas and modes of expression will be inscribed on the casualty list, what novelties will be proclaimed. Hope, of course, remains . . ." The above quote is from _______ written by _______ "Araby"" Shakespeare's Sister" "The Metamorphosis" "The Crisis of the Mind" James Joyce Paul Valéry Franz Kafka Virginia Woolf.

"The Crisis of the Mind" by Paul Valery

Which best characterizes existentialism? Select all that apply. a belief that everything is meaningful a belief in the interconnectedness of all things a belief that the individual is isolated from a higher authority a belief that disregards religion

A belief that the individual is isolated from a higher authority, A belief that disregards religion.

If a director were to film the opening scene of "The Metamorphosis," the director might use _______ to best illuminate Kafka's tone. A horror film A cartoon A documentary A musical

A documentary

According to Virginia Woolf, what does a woman need in order to successfully write? Select all that apply. Self-esteem and a clear goal for writing. A literal space for writing: a room to be alone. The financial and emotional support of a husband. A figurative space for writing: in the form of financial security.

A figurative space for writing: in the form of financial security, A literal space for writing: a room to be alone.

Which of the following texts would most likely be written in a stream-of-consciousness narrative style? A political speech A journal A newspaper article A lab report

A journal

In "The Fallacy of Success," Chesterton writes that the biographer of Vanderbilt "merely wished to prostrate himself before the mystery of a millionaire." Which of the following best describes the reference of the metaphor in this excerpt? a bank vault a corporate boardroom a medical examination room a religious ceremony

A religious ceremony

In "Shakespeare's Sister," Virginia Woolf argues that women need two things if they are to realize their potential as writers: freedom from poverty and _____. Recognition from their peers. Freedom from housework. A room of their own.. An end to gender discrimination in the workplace.

A room of their own.

Which of the following themes are raised by the bizarre transformation of Gregor in "The Metamorphosis?" Select all that apply. Injustice Alienation Inhumanity Tolerance

Alienation, Inhumanity

________ would best describe the general attitude of Europe after World War I. Superiority Complacency Joyfulness Anxiety

Anxiety

Vladimir Nabokov considers Kafka a literary genius. How does Franz Kafka's "It's a Wonderful Life" present Kafka? As pathetic and friendless As obsessed with his writing As brave in the face of physical danger As tormented by indecision

As tormented by indecision

Which is the best existentialist definition of freedom? Absence of coercive force Ability to act without conscience Personal autonomy and responsibility Awareness of the absurdity of the universe

Awareness of the absurdity of the universe

"Many of G. K. Chesterton's writings are a defense of Christianity against its critics. Known as "the Apostle of Common Sense," Chesterton wielded his favorite weapon, paradox, to devastating effect. His seemingly contradictory statements make timeless truths sound not only fresh but inevitably true, as in this example: "The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his life even in order to keep it." Why is this passage an example of the formalist approach to literary criticism? Because it explores how the author's life influenced his work Because it requires a close reading of the author's language Because it traces the influence of earlier authors on this work Because the author's contradictions are easily grasped by the reader

Because it requires a close reading of the author's language

"Virginia Woolf gave her speech about Shakespeare's sister in 1928, the same year in which women in the United Kingdom regained the right to vote. Woolf's family had her educated at home, even though British universities began admitting women in 1878. By the time Woolf began working for the Times Literary Supplement in 1910, Nellie Bly had proved that women could succeed as professional journalists. Despite this progress, Woolf experienced so many difficulties in making her life as a writer that she had no difficulty imagining how prejudice and lack of opportunity would have stifled Judith, Shakespeare's imaginary sister." Which of the following critical approaches is best represented in this passage? Psychological Biographical Historical Feminist

Biographical

Existentialists, like Sartre, believe that consequences arise from humans' ___________ in a meaningless universe. Absurdity Despotism Anguish Choices

Choices

Deconstructionism differs from all other approaches to literary criticism in that _____. Deconstructionists examine the language of a text closely. Deconstructionists look for contradictory elements that interrupt the text's unity. Deconstructionists believe that a text must be understood in its historical context. Deconstructionists explore how other works influence a reader's response to a particular text.

Deconstructionists look for contradictory elements that interrupt the text's unity.

How does Joyce develop this theme of paralysis in "Eveline"? Eveline's plan to build a better life in a foreign country is thwarted by her jealous coworkers. Eveline longs to escape from Dublin, but she cannot bring herself to leave her familiar surroundings. Eveline's father, who refuses to listen to any new ideas, loses the use of his right arm after a stroke. Frank cannot bring himself to believe in Eveline's dream of building a better life together in a foreign country.

Eveline longs to escape from Dublin, but she cannot bring herself to leave her familiar surroundings.

The narrator in Joyce's "Araby" dreams of romance before he visits the bazaar; as he leaves the bazaar he _____. Thinks of himself as a chivalrous knight who has won a prize for his beloved lady. Is grateful to have learned that he and Mangan's sister could never have had a happy life together. Realizes that he has been so caught up in dreams that he has failed to recognize the simple joys of everyday life. Feels foolish because his romantic dreams have been shattered, but he still longs to feel the enchantment Araby once had for him.

Feels foolish because his romantic dreams have been shattered, but he still longs to feel the enchantment Araby once had for him.

The concepts represented by windows in "The Metamorphosis" include_____. Select all that apply. Freedom Isolation Beauty Goodness

Freedom, Beauty, Goodness

Sartre calls forlornness the consequence __________. From the feeling that God does not exist From the chaos of the universe From the randomness of self-determination From the anguish of individuality

From the feeling that God does not exist

_____ believed that success was inevitable and could never be earned. Cornelius Vanderbilt Sigmund Freud G. K. Chesterton Siegfried Sassoon

G.K. Chesterton

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Then, quietly, almost whispering as if wanting Gregor (whose whereabouts she did not know) to hear not even the tone of her voice, as she was convinced that he did not understand her words, she added "and by taking the furniture away, won't it seem like we're showing that we've given up all hope of improvement and we're abandoning him to cope for himself? I think it'd be best to leave the room exactly the way it was before so that when Gregor comes back to us again he'll find everything unchanged and he'll be able to forget the time in between all the easier." ("The Metamorphosis," Part I, p. 9) The inferences that could be drawn about Gregor's mother based upon the excerpted text include _____. Select all that apply. Gregor's mother disapproves of her daughter's selfish desire to alter Gregor's bedroom Gregor's mother can think of only superficial solutions to make her son more comfortable Gregor's mother is hopeful that her son will eventually revert to human form Gregor's mother cannot reconcile her son with the bug that he has transformed into

Gregor's mother is hopeful that her son will eventually revert to human form, Gregor's mother cannot reconcile her son with the bug that he has transformed into

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "It's got to go", shouted his sister, "that's the only way, Father. You've got to get rid of the idea that that's Gregor. We've only harmed ourselves by believing it for so long. How can that be Gregor? If it were Gregor he would have seen long ago that it's not possible for human beings to live with an animal like that and he would have gone of his own free will. We wouldn't have a brother any more, then, but we could carry on with our lives and remember him with respect. As it is this animal is persecuting us, it's driven out our tenants, it obviously wants to take over the whole flat and force us to sleep on the streets." ("The Metamorphosis," Part III, p. 31) The inference that best supports this excerpt would be ______ Gregor's father's compassion for the bug endangers the rest of his family. Gregor's sister is unable to accept her brother after his physical transformation. Gregor's presence threatens the security of his family's living situation. Gregor's compassion for his family disappeared when he became a bug.

Gregor's presence threatens the security of his family's living situation.

Which options represent examples of absurd elements within "The Metamorphosis"? Select all that apply. Gregor's family's decision to accept his condition, rather than seek help Gregor's sudden and inexplicable transformation into a bug Gregor's increasing isolation over the course of the text Gregor's desire for an authentic life, despite his circumstances

Gregor's sudden and inexplicable transformation into a bug, Gregor's family's decision to accept his condition, rather than seek help

Which of the following transformations occur in "The Metamorphosis"? Gregor, a wage-earning brother, eventually enlivens his family. Mrs. Samsa, a self-assertive mother, eventually asks her children for help. Grete, an innocent and doting sister, eventually seeks her independence. Mr. Samsa, an indolent and bitter father, eventually feels remorseful for his actions.

Grete, an innocent and doting sister, eventually seeks her independence

By the end of the Second World War, the British Empire ________ Had lost control over many of its territories. Had taken Catholicism as its dominate religion. Had gotten ride of its parliamentary form of government. Had grown twice the size.

Had lost control over many of its territories

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "... she suddenly jumped up with her arms outstretched and her fingers spread shouting: 'Help, for pity's sake, Help!' The way she held her head suggested she wanted to see Gregor better, but the unthinking way she was hurrying backwards showed that she did not..." ("The Metamorphosis," Part I, p. 10) Based upon the above passage, what does Gregor's mother's reaction to her son's transformation indicate? Select all that apply. her lack of compassion her longing for a normal life her desire for independence her sense of horror

Her longing for a normal life, Her sense of horror

Which of the following are elements of Sartre's existentialist philosophy? Select all that apply. Humans endure life alone, without God. Life is meaningless and fundamentally absurd. Humans can be saved from sin through God. The only goal of a human should be to recognize how much free will he or she has.

Humans endure life alone, without God, Life is meaningless and fundamentally absurd, The only goal of a human should be to recognize how much free will he or she has.

In Joyce's "Eveline," how does the music of the organ player affect Eveline? Select all that apply. It reminds her of the night her mother died. It makes her think of Frank, her lover. It makes her dream of becoming a singer on a ship. It makes her fear that her father will fly into a rage.

It reminds her of the night her mother died. It makes her think of Frank, her lover.

The group that would best characterize the bourgeoisie is the _____ class. Nobility Merchant Military Servant

Merchant

Which critical reading strategy examines themes and symbols that tap into universal human experiences shared by whole societies? Biographical strategy Psychological strategy Mythological strategy Reader-response strategy

Mythological strategy

She sat at the window watching the evening invade the avenue. Her head was leaned against the window curtains and in her nostrils was the odour of dusty cretonne. She was tired. ("Eveline" from Dubliners, p. 1) Which of the following best describes Eveline's mood in this excerpt? Confusion Annoyance Numb Thoughtful

Numb

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "On every bookstall, in every magazine, you may find works telling people how to succeed. They are books showing men how to succeed in everything; they are written by men who cannot even succeed in writing books." ("The Fallacy of Success," p. 1) The above quote of Chesterton is an example of a(n) ______. Parable Allegory Metaphor Paradox

Paradox

Valéry argues that Europe's intellectual crisis is caused by the horrors of wartime and _____. the lack of intellectual curiosity the awareness that civilization could die out the fear that the future will be worse than the past the reluctance to question fundamental beliefs and values

The awareness that civilization could die out.

According to Sartre, existentialism holds that one's upbringing or environment are conditions which allow that ________________ of one's actions are excusable and ______________ are justifiable. some . . . always some . . . sometimes all . . . always none . . . never

all....always.