Glasbrenner English Final

C

1. What ballet caused a riot during its premiere in 1913 due to its unconventional choreography? A. Unique Forms of Continuity in Space B. Guernica C. The Rite of Spring D. Fantasia

a

1. Which of Ibsen's plays completed his push toward more "realistic" works? A. The Pillars of Society B. Brand C. Catilene D. A Doll House

A

1. Why is Jing-Mei traveling to China? A. To reunite with her half-sisters who have been lost for many years, and to visit her father's family B. To reunite with her mother and half-sisters who she has not seen since she was a baby C. To reunite with her mother's family and to visit her half-sisters who moved back to China after the war D. To reunite with her father who she has not seen since she was a tiny baby

C

10. How does Gregor's family react to this death at the end of the "The Metamorphosis"? A. They are indifferent, as they had already been living as if Gregor were gone B. They are confused and make a vow to discover the cause of Gregor's transformation C. They are relieved and finally leave the house and begin plarming for his sister's future D. They are devastated, as they all held out hope that Gregor would somehow be cured

D

10. What happens each time that Twyla and Roberta see each other after their time in St. Benny's? A. Roberta ignores Twyla B. Twyla refuses to hug Roberta in public C. Neither recognizes the other D. They engage in the same conversation

d

10. What is the major difference between Nora and Kristine Linde? A. Kristine is happy in her marriage B. Kristine is wealthy C. Kristine lacks a purpose in life D. Kristine is alone and must work to support herself

D

11. What happens when Sammy walks out of the store at the end of the story? A. He breaks down in tears; for the first time in his life he has stood up for himself against an authority figure B. He turns left to walk down to the beach. hoping his action will impress the girls and earn him a date C. He immediately regrets his decision to quit, but feels conflicted, so he simply stands on the sidewalk staring at the broken traffic light D. He looks for the girls, but they are gone, and instead sees a mother with her crying children

C

11. What was Gregor's role in his family in "The Metamorphosis"? A. He was the favored child who received all of the attention B. He was the invalid, shutting himself in his bedroom for weeks at a time C. He was the sole worker and financially supported everyone D. He was the unemployed son, constantly being a burden on his parents

b

11. Why is Krogstad attempting to blackmail Nora? A. He wants Nora to convince Kristine to give him a second chance B. He wants Nora to convince her husband to keep Krogstad on at the bank C. He wants Nora to begin paying him twice as much every month D. He wants Nora to begin an affair with him

D

12. In what way does Kafka present the Modernist element of "Individual Experience" in "The Metamorphosis"? A. The story is told by a 3rd person narrator, giving the reader a well rounded understanding of how each of the characters are dealing with the events B. The story is told through a series of flashbacks, each from the perspective of a different member of the family C. The story is told in first person, giving the reader a direct link to Gregor's opinions and feelings D. The story is told largely in limited 3rd person, allowing the reader to experience people and events much as Gregor does

c

12. What Characteristic of Nora at the start of the play is illustrated in the following quote: NORA: Oh, how lovely to think of that. Kristine! Carefree! To know you're carefree, utterly carefree; to be able to romp and play with the children, and to keep up a beautiful, charming home --- everything just the way Torvald likes it! A. Practicality B. Determination C. Childishness D. Feminism

B

12. Why is it considered strange that the girls enter the store wearing only their bathing suits? A. The girls had earlier told Sammy they were too busy to go to the beach with him after work B. The store is located 5 miles from the beach C. It is the middle of January D. There is a very large "No shirt, No shoes, No service" sign on the door

d

13. Which of the following best explains the underlying significance of the following statement by Nora: "A daughter hasn't a right to protect her dying father from right to save her husband's life? I don't know much about laws, but in books these things are allowed." A. Nora has acted impulsively and does not care how her actions impact others B. Nora does not truly love her husband, but only saved his life to avoid having to return to live with her father C. Nora is becoming frustrated with Norwegian society, and this propels her to begin working for social change D. Nora is ill—prepared for the "real world" and has a childish understanding of the law

D

13. Which of the following pieces of evidence support the interpretation that Gregor's transformation into an insect is literal in "The Metamorphosis"? A. The doctor treating him refuses to touch him with his bare hands B. Gregor tells us he is an insect, and therefore we as readers should believe him C. His father begins selling tickets for local students to come see the "gigantic bug man" D. When he speaks it no longer sounds like words, just squeaking noises

C

13. Why does Sammy appear to quit his job? A. He has a bad run-in with one of the cash-register-watchers and decides the job isn't worth the hassle B. He is tired of the long hours and lack of reSpect, which has been building over the years C. His manager embarrasses the girls by telling them not to come into the store again without being dressed decently D. He knows his manager is going to fire him for bad behavior, so he does it to avoid embarrassment

B

14. What does Sammy spend much of the story doing? A. Daydreaming about what his life will be like once he can leave his boring job B. Staring at the girls wearing bathing suits and making up nicknames and "roles" for them in the group C. Working up the courage to tell his boss he quits, but constantly getting interrupted by customers D. Searching the store for a lost piece of merchandise he is worried he will be accused for stealing

b

14. What is the problem with Nora's loan? A. She has lapsed in her payments B. She forged her father's signature C. She missed the deadline to submit D. She did not have a co-signer

B

14. Which of the following is likely an inspiration for Kafka's "The Metamorphosis"? A. Kafka wanted to comment on the increasing.restrictions on Jews in Germany during the Nazi rise to power B. Kafka's own strained and difficult relationship with his father C. Kafka read a news story about a man who claimed to have turned into a giant insect D. Kafka believed in the power of the occult and wanted to present a cautionary tale for those who spoke out against it

B

15. In the following quote from "The Metamorphosis" which of the following best explains the significance of this moment: "No sooner was he in his room than the door was pushed shut behind him and locked and bolted, The sudden noise so alarmed Gregor that his little legs gave way beneath him. It was his sister who had been in such a hurry. She had been already standing on tiptoe, waiting, and had then light-footedly leaped forward. Gregor hadn't even heard her until she cried "At last!" as she turned the key in the lock." A. Gregor is let in and out of his room on a schedule each day, much like an animal in a 200, all for the amusement of locals who come to stare B. Gregor's transformation is immediately causing his family to isolate him, locking him away in the hopes that he will change back or disappear C. Gregor has resigned himself to a life of isolation, voluntarily having himself locked into his room toravoid causing the family anymore stress D. Gregor had entered the living room to listen to his sister playing music, but now even she views him as a nuisance, leaving him completely isolated

c

15. What is the common feature of all Torvald's nicknames for Nora? A. They are all names originally given to her by her father B. They all developed out of her eating habits C. They all emphasize her smaller status and take away her personhood D. They were originally given to her by Dr. Rank

B

15. What technique does Angelou Use in her poem "Africa" to present the continent and its history of struggles? A. Allusion B. Personification C. Alliteration D. Hyperbole

C

16. What is Gregor's initial reaction when he awakes_to find that he has transformed into a giant insect in "The Metamorphosis"? A. He is not surprised at all, having suspected this when he refused to follow the gypsy woman's instructions B. He is confused and begins a long interior monologue examining all of his actions since he left work the previous evening C. He is annoyed because it will make him late for work D. He is terrified and begins attempting to discover how this happened

b

16. Why does Kristine Linde come to visit Nora? A. She has come to warn Nora of Krogstad's intentions B. She is in need of a job and has come to see if Torvald can help C. She is hoping Nora will introduce her to Dr. Rank, an eligible bachelor D. She comes to visit nearly every day

D

17. What does the speaker of Heaney's "Digging" mean when he says he will "dig" with the pen he is holding? A. He is giving up his dream of becoming a writer and joining the family business, symbolically turning his pen into a spade B. He is making a sarcastic comparison between the manual labor of his ancestors and the high art he creates as a poet C. He is crafting an extended metaphor dealing with the difficulty he has in composing poems that capture the beauty of his homeland D. He is going to keep the memory of his father and grandfather alive by "digging" with his pen, meaning writing their story

C

17. Which of the following best summarize the intention of the opening lines of "Easter 1916": "I have met them at close of day Coming with vivid faces From counter or desk among gray Eighteenth-century houses." A. Ireland has recovered easily in the years following the uprising B. The presence of the British has had little impact on the lives of the Irish C. Those involved in the uprising were real people that the speaker knew D. The uprising has changed the daily life for those left behind in Dublin

d

17. why does Nora not want Torvald to find out about the loan? A. She is worried he will turn her in to the police to avoid scandal B. She does not want him to find out she was planning to leave him as she is now happy in the marriage C. She does not want to put his new job in jeopardy by making him take responsibility for the debt D. She is worried he will be angry with her for saving his life, since she is not supposed to take care of him

A

18. In Mora's poem "Gentle Communion" what is the connection between the title and the events of the poem? A. The speaker is describing her private interactions with her aging grandmother B. The speaker is comparing the act of receiving Communion with recovering from a long illness C. The speaker is regretting her choice to leave the church, and is attempting find her way back D. The speaker is detailing the experience of receiving her First Communion

a

18. In the following exchange, how can you best characterize Torvald's tone with Nora: TORVALD: Remember last Christmas? Three whole weeks before you shut yourself in every evening till long after midnight, making flowers for the Christmas tree, and all the other decorations to surprise us. Ugh. that was the dullest time l've ever lived through. NORA: It wasn't at all dull for me. TORVALD (smiling): But the outcome was pretty sorry, Nora. A. Condescending B. Nostalgic C. Forgiving D. Supportive

B

18. What does Yeats mean by his repetition of the phrase "A terrible beauty is born" throughout "Easter 1916"? A. Those involved in the uprising were all ugly internally, but attractive as faces of their cause B. The uprising may lead to a free Ireland, but many have died and will die in the process C. War is a beautiful and glorious event to be a part of D. Yeats may disagree with violence, but the Nationalist movement allowed him to meet his love

B

19. What larger idea does the location in "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" represent? A. Utopia, place free from the struggles and problems of Irish society B. The real Ireland, out of direct control of Britain C. His idealized childhood memories, something completely unattainable and unrealistic. D. Heaven, the reward that awaits those who give their lives for the cause of Nationalism

D

19. Who are the literal speakers in Mora's poem "La Migra"? A. A border patrol agent and a Mexican woman B. Two actors in a play C. A husband and wife D. Two children playing a game

b

19. Why did Nora take out a loan? A. Torvald refused to give her more money and she became desperate B. Torvald was sick and the doctor said the only way to save his life was to take him to Italy C. Her father had died and she needed to pay for his funeral D. She was hoping to use it to escape her miserable marriage, but Torvald fell ill before she could leave

B

2. What happens at the end of the story that makes Jing-Mei no longer worry about re-connecting with her family? A. Seeing her mother takes away all of her anxiety, as she immediately feels a space in her heart getting filled after so many years B. She looks at the picture of her and her sisters and sees how much like their mother they look when together C. Seeing her father for the first time in so long feels comfortable, as if no time has passed D. The death of her mother has reminded her how precious life is

b

2. What is the name of Ibsen's first play A. The Wild Duck B. Catilene C. A Doll House D. Hedda Gabler

B

2. What novel by James Joyce is considered the ultimate experimental literary work of the Modernist period? A. Ulysses B. Finnigans Wake C. Dubliners D. Mrs. Dalloway

D

20. What is the main difference in the comparison between the American and Mexican women in Mora's poem "Sonrisas"? A. The American Women are described as full of conflict and contradiction. while the Mexrcan women are consistent and at peace B. The American women are described as free, while the Mexican women are imprisoned C. The American women are described as smiling, while the Mexican women are very serious D. The American women are described as dull and beige, while the Mexican women are energetic and bright

d

20. What two pieces of information does Dr. Rank reveal to Nora? A. He is marrying Kristine and he has repaid Nora's loan to Krogstad B. He is getting married and he has always disliked her husband. C. He is quitting his profession and he knows about her secret D. He is dying and he loves her

D

20. Which of the following best rephrases the intention of this quote from "Easter 1916": "Minute by minute they live: / The stone's in -the midst of all." A. The country of Ireland has been largely unaffected by the uprising, the focus still remains on traditional activities like building stone walls B. The uprising took only minutes, but destroyed great stone buildings C. The heavy hand of the British government is felt across the entire country of Ireland D. Life in Ireland goes on, but awareness of the Nationalist cause is a constant

D

21. In Harwood's "In the Park" what happens that makes the speaker become disillusioned with her life as a mother? A. She loses one of her children and resents the stress they cause her B. She buys her child a balloon which he immediately loses, reminding her of the futility of her actions C. She watches the young, single women laughing and drinking coffee nearby, and laments her choice to marry so young D. She sees a former love and begins thinking about the life she could have had

D

21. What does Yeats mean by the closing lines of "The Lake Isle of Innisfree": "While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavement grey, / I hear it in the deep heart's core." A. His heart still yearns for Maud, even years after she has refused him B. He feels the call to write and create poetry from some place deep within C. All over Ireland he hears the call of the people for revolution D. It refers to the Celtic Revival, the country of Ireland calls to him always as it is a part of him

d

21. What reason does Torvald give for wishing to fire Krogstad that Nora calls "petty"? A. Krogstad was the last person hired before Torvald's promotion so it is the easiest option B. Krogstad was too forward with Nora when he first met her, which Torvald viewed as a threat C. Torvald does not trust Krogstad's face D. Krogstad calls Torvald by his first name, which undermines his authority

C

22. What is Yeats' overall purpose in writing "Easter 1916"? A. To encourage others to join and fight for the cause B. To commemorate the anniversary of this uprising C. To explore his complex reaction to the event D. To crticize those who took part in the rising

D

22. What is ironic about the Grandmother's insistence that she bring her cat on the trip because she is worried it will die while they are gone? A. The cat runs away 8. The cat dies during the long drive C. The cat does not actually belong to her D. The cat winds up causing the car accident

c

22. Which of me following best describes the meaning behind the following statement from Nora: You see, Torvald loves me beyond words, and, as he puts it, he'd like to keep me all to himself. For a longtime he'd almost be jealous if I even mentioned any of my old friends back home. So of course I dropped that." A. Torvald worries about Nora and wants to ensure that her past mistakes do not disrupt her social position B. Torvald cares for Nora like a father and wants to protect her from harm C. Torvald thinks of Nora as a toy that he does not want to share with others D. Torvald adores his wife and cannot bear to imagine a time in his life without her

D

23. In the following quote from "Easter 1916" what does the "living stream" sybolize: "Hearts with one purpose alone Through summer and winter seem Enchanted to a stone To trouble the living stream." A. Yeats himself B. The leaders of the Nationalist uprising C. The British soldiers occupying the country D. The country of Ireland and its people

d

23. What does Krogstad leave at the house that causes Nora to panic? A. A check that he begs her to cash to clear her debts B. A gun that he encourages Nora to use for suicide C. A letter informing Torvald that he has been fired from the bank D. A letter that tells Torvald everything

D

23. What is one reason that the Misfit begins killing everyone in the family? A. The father immediately recognizes the Misfit and threatens to call the police B. The children will not stop crying and the Misfit is worried they will attract attention C. The mother insults his outfit, and he cannot stand people talking down to him D. The grandmother immediately recognized the Misfit, so he cannot let them go

B

24. In the story's closing lines, how has the main character's relationship with darkness changed? A. It is no longer confusing, but rather he has grown comfortable with his lack of knowledge B. It is no longer comforting, but rather frustrating and confusing C. It is no longer dangerous, but rather a comfortable space where he can be himself D. It is no longer ideal, but rather he has fully embraced the modern age

C

24. What does the Grandmother realize after she has convinced the family to take the detour to visit her old plantation? A. Her plantation burned to the ground when she was still a young girl, so all the family will see when they arrive is an open field B. She cannot remember the rest of the directions. so they will likely never reach the plantation C. The plantation she is remembering is in Tennessee and they are currently still In Georgia D. She never owned a plantation, but rather has confused her life with the movie Gone With the Wind

c

24. What is the "miracle" that Nora refers to in the following exchange: NORA: Oh, how could you ever understand it? It's the miracle now that's going to take place. MRS. LINDE: The miracle? NORA: Yes, the miracle. But it's so awful, Kristine. It mustn't take place, not for anything in the world. A. That Krogstad will return at the last second and remove the letter from the box. B. That Kristine will realize her true calling in life is to accept a position as Nora's lady-in—waiting C. That Torvald will offer to take the blame for the crime, because he loves her so deeply D. That Dr. Rank will pay back the loan and ask her to run-away with him

C

25. How does the title of the story relate to the events? A. No one comes to help the family after the accident, showing the isolation of modern day American technology B. The men in the story all die by the end, making it literally difficult t find a good man C. The grandmother keeps insisting that the Misfit is a "good man" up until he shoots her, showing her error in judgment D. All of the men in the story are revealed to have criminal histories, meaning there are no good men in the story at all

B

25. What are the two different kinds of light that the speaker sees "framing" Mangan's sister? A. The first time it is the light from the convent and the second time it is the fluorescent light of Araby B. The first time is the inside light from the house and the second time it is the streetlight C. The first time is the moonlight and the second time it is the bright sun of afternoon D. The first time it is the feeble street lamp and the second time it is the brilliant moonlight

c

25. What is the name of the dance that Nora practices at the end of Act II? A. Tartuffe A. Tjaden C. Tarantella D. Tango

C

26. At the beginning of the story what does darkness symbolize? A. Depression and anger at being unloved B. Simplicity and quiet of pre-modern life C. Safety and the ignorance of childhood D. Danger and the confusion of the outside world

c

26. What event are Nora and Torvald preparing for during Act II? A. Their vow renewal B. Dr. Rank's retirement party C. A costume party D. Christmas dinner

A

26. What two things does the Grandmother do at the beginning that foreshadow the events of the story? A. She puts on her best clothes so that if they get into an accident they will know she is a gentlewoman and voices her concerns about traveling to Florida in case they run into the Misfit B. She looks through a box of old pictures of her childhood and demands that the family take a picture together as well, in case they don't make it to Florida together C. She is looking through a box of pictures of her childhood and voices her concerns about traveling to Florida in case they run into the Misfit D. She puts on her best clothes so that if they get into an accident they will know she is a gentlewoman and looks through a box of picture of her childhood

A

27. What is the "moment" that Joyce is attempting to present in this story? A. A boy's first real crush and the transition point between childhood and adolescence B. A boy's first adventure and the transition from innocence to knowledge C. A boy's emotional journey from daydreaming to full life experience D. A boy's daily struggle and the reality of crushes

A

27. What tone does the repetition of the phrase "Rage, rage against the dying of the light" in Thomas' "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" give to the poem? A. Aggressive, showing the speaker's insistence on not letting death have power B. Indifferent, showing the speaker's acceptance of his mortality C. Joyful, showing the speaker's excitement at the journey in the life to come D. Melancholic, showing the speaker's frustration at the inevitability of death

a

27. Why is Nora not able to simply get rid of what Krogstad left? A. It is locked in the mailbox and only Torvald has the key B. lt is locked in Torvalds office and she is not allowed inside C. It was given to her in front of Dr. Rank, so he will know if Torvald doesn't receive it D. lt is left on the front step and Nora is not allowed to leave the house without permission

D

28. Based on the content of the poem, what is the meaning of Brooks' title "First Fight. Then Fiddle"? A. Brooks had to fight her way into the white male dominated poetry circles before she could fully devote herself to her craft B. The speaker's father struggled to support his family, first as a boxer and then as a musician C. The pool players get into fights before going out to listen to music D. The African American people must first fight for their rights as people, before enjoying relaxation and leisure

A

28. What is the purpose of Joyce's use of stream of consciousness in this story? A. To give the reader the same experiences of the events as the main character B. To entertain the reader and make his story more engaging C. To allow the reader an unbiased look at the events as they unfold in real time D. To confuse the reader and leave him/her guessing until the final moments of the story

d

28. Why does Nora suddenly refuse to be around her children? A. She is beginning to resent them because they are the reason she is stuck in her marriage B. She is beginning to lose her mind and fears that they are the cause of it C. She is beginning to regret her affair and is reminded of her infidelity due to their resemblance to Krogstad D. She is afraid that her criminal actions and lies will corrupt them

C

29. In Thomas' "Fern Hill" what does "green" likely represent? A. Loneliness B. Adulthood C. Childhood D. Disease

c

29. What "job" is Nora referring to in the following quote and what does she need to do first before she can feel prepared for it: ''I'm not up to the job. There's another job I have to do first. I have to educate myself. You can't help me with that. I've got to do it alone." A. Being a wife to Torvald ; She needs to discover her purpose in life and gain employment B. Being a secretary at the bank ; She needs to go to school first C. Being a mother to her children ; She needs to discover who she is first D. Being a free woman ; She needs to serve her time for her crime first.

B

29. What is Owen likely referencing in "Strange Meeting"when he states, "Foreheads of men have bled where no wounds were." A. The swiftness of death at the hands of the enemy snipers B. The mental toll of the conflict, in the form of Shell Shock C. The constant presence of death as the soldiers watch their friends die D. The suddenness of death on the battlefield

B

3. What art movement attempted to portray the rapid, energetic, mechanical, and constant motion of the early 20th century in painting and sculpture? A. Cubism B. Futurism C. Atonality D. Expressionism

B

3. What surprises Jing-Mei most about China? A. Nothing, it is exactly as she had always imagined B. It does not appear "communist", have many familiar brands and well-maintained buildings C. The rigid security and mechanization of the city D. How uncomfortable she feels, despite knowing it is part of her heritage

d

3. Which of the following is the likely "Chekhov's gun" in A Doll House? A. Dr. Rank's calling card B. Nora's macaroons C. Torvald's gun D. Krogstad's letter

D

30. In Brooks' poem "We Real Cool" what is the effect of the arrangement of the line breaks? A. It confuses the reader, making it difficult to tell what is real B. It mimics the sound of a game of pool C. It forms the outline of a pool cue D. It emphasizes the negative actions of the pool players

b

30. What is the symbolic significance of the following exchange: TORVALD: What are you doing in there? NORA (inside): Getting out of my costume. A. Nora has spent the entire day playing games with the children and she is beginning to realize her lack of purpose in life B. Nora recognizes the lies that have filled her marriage and she is refusing to continue playing a role for her husband C. Nora is lying to Torvald for the first time, showing that she is beginning to realize her own independent strength D. Nora has refused to attend the party, showing her first step at throwing off Torvald's control

A

30. Who is the likely intended audience of Owen's "Dulce et Decorum Est"? A. Non-military citizens B. Enemy soldiers C. Government leaders D. Fellow soldiers

d

31 . How does Torvald react when he finds out about Nora's "crime"? A. He panics and begins worrying about what will happen to Nora if she is arrested B. He contemplates killing Krogstad so that his blackmail will disappear C. He worries that it will ruin her, before realizing that Dr. Rank has sacrificed himself to save her D. He lashes out at Nora, blaming her for ruining him

D

31. Which of the following devices is Owen using by only including the first part of the Latin phrase "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" as the title of his poem? A. Satire B. Oxymoron C. Paradox D. Irony

a

32. What ominous sign does Dr. Rank give Nora when he leaves the house and what does it represent? A. Two calling cards with black crosses over his name, announcing his impending death B. A gun, that represents his intention to end his life before his illness overtakes him C. An empty envelope, indicating his intention to take the blame for Nora's crime D. A letter professing his love for Nora to Torvald

D

32. What symbolic image is presented in the following lines from "Strange Meeting": "Then, when much blood had clogged their chariot—wheels, / I would go up and wash them from sweet wells". A. The army is using outdated weaponry, which is the direct cause of their many casualties and defeats B. The men are pushing forward into the enemy lines, and the site remind the speaker of a line of cavalry pushing toward victory C. The war is a glorious pursuit, much like the chariot races of ancient Rome D. The amount of blood on their hands is symbolically enough to clog the wheels of the medical carts

d

33. What occurs that saves Nora and Torvald from legal action for Nora's "crime"? A. Torvald succeeds in killing Krogstad B. Dr. Rank agrees to take the blame C. Nora and Torvald make a pact to use Torvald's gun to commit suicide D. Krogstad sends a second letter stating that he will not inform the police

C

33. Which of the following best describes Owen's tone In the closing lines of "Dulce et Decorum Est": "My friend you would not tell with such high zest / To children ardent for some desperate glory. / The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est / Pro patria mori." A. Bitter for those who pushed him into the military B. Proud for his part in the fighting C. Pleading, but hopeful that by informing they will no longer push young men to enlist D. Hopeless as he sees no end to the cycle of violence and death

B

34. What larger point is Owen making by have the "stranger" in "Strange Meeting" address the speaker at the poem's conclusion by saying: "I am the enemy you killed, my friend" A. He is acknowledging his wrong-doing and accepting his punishment B. Those that soldiers are fighting are only their enemy because of the conflict C. Soldiers' mistakes often caused the deaths of fellow soldiers D. He is grateful for his death, as it removed him from a terrible life

c

34. Which of the following is not a reason Nora gives for choosing to leave? A. She cannot effectively raise her children, when she does not truly know herself B. She realizes that she and Torvald are strangers to her C. She recognizes that Dr. Rank truly loves her. D. She does not yet know who "Nora" is and must be on her own to discover that

B

35. In the following lines from "Strange Meeting", what literal place could the speaker be describing: "Down some profound dull tunnel, long since scooped / Through granites which titanic wars had groined." A. The enemy prison camp B. The trenches C. The battlefield D. The hospital ward

a

35. What is the last thing the audience hears at the very end of the play and what does it represent? A. A door slamming, indicating Nora's closing the door on her old life B. The baby crying, indicating Nora's abandonment of her children C. The gun going off, indicating that Nora and Torvald have gone through with their plan D. Torvald calling Nora's name, indicating the "miracle" has occurred

a

36. What does Nora mean by the "greatest miracle" that would transform her marriage into a "true marriage"? A. They would need to be fully open and honest with each other. B. They would need to start over, with no children or responsibilities C. Both of them would need to recommit themselves to their lapsed religious faith D. Both of them would need to have an equal say in the relationship

D

36. Which of the following provides the best interpretation of the following lines from "Strange Meeting": "Now men will go content with what we spoiled, / Or, discontent, boil bloody, and be spilled." A. The battles destroy everything in their path, including ancient and important structures, which are now stained with blood B. Happiness can still be found even in the bloody midst of battle. as friendships and bonds are formed . C. The horrors of war will eventually take their toll on the men and lead to an end of the conflict D. Future generations must live with the destruction this war has caused, but war will likely still happen again

d

37. What happens to Mrs. Linde at the end of the play? A. She takes Nora's place as Torvald's wife B. She leaves town, being unable to obtain meaningful employment C. She accepts a job as maid in the Helmer household D. She and Krogstad give another try at their relationship

D

37. What new warfare weaponry is the focus of Owen's "Dulce et Deeorum Est"? A. Trench warfare B. Planes C. Tanks D. Gas

D

38. Which of the following best describes the tone of the following lines from "The is Just to Say": "Forgive me / they were delicious / so sweet / and so cold": A. Indifferent, as the poet is not including any complex imagery B. Excited, as the poet is describing using sensory details the experience of eating the plums C. Repentant, as the poet is asking for forgiveness D. Sarcastic, as the poet asks forgiveness and then speaks about how good the food was

A

39. How does "This is Just to Say" push the boundaries of the definition of "poetry"? A. It is based on a real letter the poet left for his wife and provides no deeper meaning B. It is focused on the everyday life of the speaker, while previously all poetry was about kings and legends C. It is the first poem not written in rhyme D. It presents a blending of poetic styles, rather than focusing on a single throughout

a

4. Henrik Ibsen was born in what country? A. Norway B. Germany C. France D. Russia

B

4. What distinguishes Modernism's presentation of the individual from Realism's? A. Modernism intentionally distorted the individual for dramatic emphasis, while Realism was concerned with accuracy above all else B. Modernism focused on the interior and personal experiences of the individual, rather than the experiences of a collective group C. Modernism moved away from a focus on the lives of the upper classes and presented the poor in realistic detail D. Modernism spoke exclusively about the individual's relationship with the natural world

D

4. What does Jing-Mei learn about her mother? A. Her name, the one piece of information Jing-Mei has been dreaming about for years B. The true meaning of her mother's final words C. The atrocities she suffered at the hands of the Japanese during the war D. The circumstances that led her to abandon her twin daughters on the side of the road

C

40. While the Imagists as a whole rejected traditional European poetic forms, where did they draw much of their influence from? A. The poems of Native Americans, including their focus on legend and myth B. The hymns of Christianity C. The Asian poetic styles such as Haiku and Tanka D. The poems of ancient Greece, such as the Epic

A

41. Which of the following describes one effect of the breakdown of the lines in "The Red Wheelbarrow"? A. It places your focus on the connection between the images by presenting each individually B. It reads the same backward and forward C. It mimics the movement of the actions of the farmer D. It gives the poem the rhythm and meter required to understand the content

C

42. Which of the following best establishes "The Red Wheelbarrow" as an example of lmagist poetry? A. The use of free-association and stream of consciousness B. A call to action to preserve nature C. Its focus on capturing the beauty of everyday things in simple words D. The return to rural life and movement away from the city

A

43. What is the purpose of the construction of the following lines from "Buffalo Bill's": "and break onetwothreefourfive pigeonsjustlikethat"? A. The poet is emphasizing the speed with which Buffalo Bill used to ride, as it forces the reader to say the words more rapidly B. The poet is indicating his complete rejection of poetic conventions, creating a poem with no subject or understandable meaning C. The poet is following the guidelines of Surrealism, by distorting the normal spacing and presentation of words D. The poet is showing that readers understand words no matter how they are presented on the page, as everything sounds the same when read

B

44. Which Modernist area of focus do e. e. cummings' poems most accurately fall into? A. Isolation and social change B. Experimentation with form and style C. Individual versus nature D. Focus on the individual experience

D

45. What is the effect on the reader of the physical layout of the lines in the following poem: l(a le af fa ll s) one l iness A. The poem consists entirely of a series of sounds and has no identifiable plot or symbol B. The poem is impossible to read by sight alone C. The poet has created a poem that reads the same backwards as forwards D. The poet is mimicking the motion of the falling leaf

C

5. What do the names Chwun Yu and Chwun Hwa mean? A. Cherished Daughter and Cherished Sister B. Beautiful Woman and Beautiful Girl C. Spring Rain and Spring Flower D. Excellent Flower and Excellent Bloom

c

5. What occurred that led Ibsen to stop writing in 1899? A. He was fired from his position as playwright at the National Theatre B. He married and wanted to devote time to his family C. He suffered a series of strokes D. He grew disillusioned with his prospects after repeated rejections of his plays

B

5. Which of the following best describes the Modernist musical style known as "atonality"? A. Compositions that are entirely electronic, with no real musicians taking part B. Compositions that intentionally use notes that do not blend and are not resolved C. Compositions that focus on a single note played on a variety of instruments D. Compositions that use new musical instruments not previously available

B

6. What art movement is most closely associated with Modernism's focus on individual experience? A. Cubism B. German Expressionism C. Futurism D. Pointillism

A

6. What is odd about the signs Twyla brings to the school protest? A. They are directly responding to Roberta's sign and do not make sense on then own B. They are speaking about the Maggie incident, attempting to get Roberta's attention C. They are written in the secret language that she and Roberta created as children D. They are in support of the forced bussing, which is ironic considering that Twyla is white

d

6. Who was Ole Bull and why was he significant to Ibsen's career? A. Ibsen's publisher, he allowed his work to be spread throughout Europe B. Ibsen's father-in-law, he provided him with the money to begin his playwrighting career C. Actor and playwright, he was lbsen's first major protege, indicating that he had established a position of influence. D. Violinist and Norwegian celebrity, he offered Ibsen a job as theatre director in Bergen

A

7. Which of the following NOT something we know to be true about Roberta? A. She suffers from drug addiction later in life B. She returned to St. Bonny's after her time there with Twyla C. Her mother is very religious D. As a child she could not read or write

c

7. Which of the following is not an innovation of the Duke of Meiningen's theatre? A. Accurate and integral sets were created, creating a detailed stage picture B. Ensemble acting became developed, adding character and realism to even the 'background performers C. Plays began to be performed in the round and eliminated the fourth wall D. Actors remained in character the entire time they were on stage

C

7. Which two authors are most associated with the use of stream of consciousness in their writing? A. e.e. Cummings and Wilfred Owen B. Igor Stravinsky and Anton Chekhov C. James Joyce and Virginia Woolf D. EL Hulme and Ezra Pound

c

8. What are the main characteristics of Ibsen's later plays? A. They were written in high poetic language and drew their influence from historical stories and people B. They were adapted from Classical Greek tragedy C. They were written in everyday language, and depicted everyday people and conflicts D. They were entirely based on events in lbsen's personal life, and depicted exaggerated versions of lbsen's friends and family

B

8. Which of the following is NOT something we know to be true about Twyla? A. She marries a fireman and lives in a now poor town outside of New York City B. She joins the PTO at her son's school in the hopes of transforming integration policy C. She only spent four months in St. Bonny's D. She was sent to St. Bonny's because her mother danced all night

B

8. Why do Gregor's sister and mother attempt to remove all of the furniture from his room in "The Metamorphosis"? A. To move it into the boarders' rooms B. To allow him space to climb around on the walls C. To punish him for not returning to work quickly enough D. To give him a hint that it is time for him to leave them

D

9. In "The Metamorphosis" how does Gregor's sister's reaction to his transformation initially differ from his parents? A. She ignores it completely, still interacting with him as if nothing has happened B. She is terrified of him, refusing to accept that it is really her brother C. She becomes angry with him, firmly believing that Gregor must have done something to cause it D. She still views him as her brother and brings him food

D

9. What happens when Twyla and Roberta's mothers meet? A. Twyla's mother becomes angry at the changes in her daughter's appearance and begins blaming them on Roberta's influence B. Roberta's mother embarrasses her daughter with her loud preaching during dinner C. Twyla's mother engages in a physical altercation with Roberta's mother, after she sees her yelling at Twyla during dinner D. Roberta's mother refuses to shake Twyla's mother's hand

b

9. Why does Torvald not want Nora to eat macaroons? A. He is worried they cost too much money B. He is worried they will ruin her teeth C. He is worried that they were given to her by an admirer D. He is worried she will gain weight

C

l6. What is the internal struggle faced by the speaker of Walcott's "A Far Cry From Africa"? A. How to reconnect with his African roots. while living in America B. How to deal with his role in the war. while viewing himself as a Christian C. How to identify with his dual racial identity as both British and African D. How to accept his job as a poet, while remembering the physical struggles his ancestors endured as slaves