LIT-047-S002 Advanced Literature Unit Quizzes
Which statement is the best example of allusion? "And what is to become of her when you've finished your teaching? You must look ahead a little." "I'm only a squashed cabbage leaf — but I owe so much to you that I should be very unhappy if you forgot me." "I'm willing to tell you. I'm wanting to tell you. I'm waiting to tell you." "Among them towers the Poet Laureate, to whom perhaps Higgins may owe his Miltonic sympathies."
"Among them towers the Poet Laureate, to whom perhaps Higgins may owe his Miltonic sympathies."
Which is the best example of simile from "The Rime of The Ancient Mariner?" "As idle as a painted ship / Upon a painted ocean." "Each turned his face with a ghastly pang, / And cursed me with his eye." "As though a rose should shut, and be a bud again." "Thou, silent form, dost tease us out of thought / As doth eternity."
"As idle as a painted ship / Upon a painted ocean."
According to Shaw's sequel, which statement is the best example of situational irony, especially in light of how the characters end up? "Will she look forward to a lifetime of fetching Higgins's slippers or to a lifetime of Freddy fetching hers?" "But she stands up to him so ruthlessly that the Colonel has to ask her from time to time to be kinder to Higgins." "It was the Colonel who finally solved the problem, which had cost him much perplexed cogitation." "For if Higgins was a predestinate old bachelor, she was most certainly not a predestinate old maid."
"But she stands up to him so ruthlessly that the Colonel has to ask her from time to time to be kinder to Higgins."
Which statement is the best reference, even if indirect, to altruism? "To be good is to be in harmony with one's self." "When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy." "Nothing is ever quite true." "But, surely, if one lives merely for one's self, Harry, one pays a terrible price for doing so?"
"But, surely, if one lives merely for one's self, Harry, one pays a terrible price for doing so?"
Which is the best example of personification? "From time to time a huge misshapen cloud stretched a long arm across and hid it." "If a wretched man has a vice, it shows itself in the lines of his mouth." "The moon hung low in the sky like a yellow skull." "The streets seemed like the black web of some sprawling spider."
"From time to time a huge misshapen cloud stretched a long arm across and hid it."
Which is the best example of litotes? that Beowulf strives for fame whale-path "He treated them politely, offering the edge of his razor-sharp sword." ring-giver
"He treated them politely, offering the edge of his razor-sharp sword."
Which is the best example of Anglo-Saxon alliteration? "Down in the darkness, a demon dwelt." "In the darkness dwelt a demon-sprite." "His men had been given rest in better beds." "And fiends, goblins, monsters, giants."
"In the darkness dwelt a demon-sprite."
Which is the best example of the true ballad meter? "O, what can ail thee, knight-at-arms, / Alone a palely loitering?" "Thou still unravish'd bride of quietness, / Thou foster child of silence and slow time." "Hanging so light, and hanging so high, / On the topmost twig that looks up at the sky." "Full on this casement shone the wintry moon."
"O, what can ail thee, knight-at-arms, / Alone a palely loitering?"
Which lines best express the main theme of this sonnet? "But came the waves and washed it away." "Our love shall live, and later life renew." "For I myself shall like to this decay."
"Our love shall live, and later life renew."
Which of the following lines is a good example of Anglo-Saxon line construction, especially in relation to stressed accents? "Lightly lilting laughter." "So Hrothgars' men lived happy in his hall." "Nor is it a pleasant spot." "Beowulf trekked with his troops to the shore of the lake."
"So Hrothgars' men lived happy in his hall."
Which is the best example of simile, which also creates atmosphere and mood consistent with this whole novel? "The moon hung low in the sky like a yellow skull." "Its very horror made him stone." "Time being dead, dragged a hideous future from its grave." "Though your sins be as scarlet, yet I will make them as white as snow."
"The moon hung low in the sky like a yellow skull."
Match the figures of speech with the highlighted lines which best exemplify them by marking the correct letter of the corresponding figure of speech. Each letter will be used once only. a. simile b. symbol c. personification d. paradox or irony e. metaphor 1. "You make that sound as if it wasn't so / With everything. What we live by we die by." 2. "He thought that I was after him for a feather — / The white one in his tail; like one who takes / Everything said as personal to himself." 3. "Clematis / Had wound strings round and round it like a bundle." 4. "Oh, just another kind of out-door game, / One on a side. It comes to little more." 5. The color white in "The Trial by Existence."
1-d 2-a 3-c 4-e 5-b
Match the poetic lines with the term that best explains or defines the poetic element by marking the correct terms labeled A-E. Each letter will be used twice. a. parallelism b. onomatopoeia c. alliteration d. internal rhyme e. assonance 1. "And feel a spirit kindred to my own." 2. "You can hear the small buzz saws whine." 3. "Till Weiss shut off the water in the wheel-pit." 4. "It was a cord of maple, cut and split / And piled — and measured, four by four by eight." 5. "No longer blown hither and thither." 6. "I looked for him behind an isle of trees; I listened for his whetstone on the breeze." 7. "Some spirit to stand simply forth." 8. "But they would have the rabbit out of hiding, / To please the yelping dogs." 9. "The dew was gone that made his blade so keen." 10. "Warren leaned out and took a step or two, / Picked up a little stick, and brought it back."
1-e 2-b 3-c 4-a 5-d 6-a 7-c 8-b 9-d 10-e
Which Victorian theme is most accurately and obviously expressed by the negative circumstances of this story? The powers of the imagination continue to be the source of all truth and human salvation. One individual can reform a whole society. A degenerate society produces human isolation, alienation, and spiritual decay. Altruism is the basis not only for cooperation but for a society's success and survival.
A degenerate society produces human isolation, alienation, and spiritual decay.
Which is the most serious complication in Aylmer's struggle to remove his wife's birthmark? His assistant is disloyal to him and wants to see Aylmer fail in return for poor treatment. His wife is perfectly content to remain as she is and completely unwilling to trust an unsuccessful scientist. A high percentage of his experiments have failed, some which he initially tries on his wife. Aylmer distrusts even his own abilities to use science for the benefit of mankind.
A high percentage of his experiments have failed, some which he initially tries on his wife.
"Home Burial" A man struggles with loving his wife because he knows her feelings for him have changed. A woman tries to cope with her private suffering, apart from any human contact. A man and wife struggle with the different ways they express central emotions concerning loss. A woman struggles with her husband who has lost all affection for her.
A man and wife struggle with the different ways they express central emotions concerning loss.
Which statement best describes the main conflict in this story? An assistant struggles with loyalty to his master over loyalty to correct principle. A community struggles with a deformed member of society. A woman decides between loving her husband or some other man. A man struggles with his love of science over the human spirit.
A man struggles with his love of science over the human spirit.
"The Death of the Hired Man" A man struggles with his own insecurities over not succeeding in life professionally. A man and wife struggle with each other and the different ways they might receive an old man. An old man struggles with acceptance even though he knows he has done wrong. A man struggles with whether or not to accept his brother for who he is.
A man struggles with his own insecurities over not succeeding in life professionally. Why would Mary say this? "But, Warren, please remember how it is: . . . He has a plan. You mustn't laugh at him." See this specific poem in the Frost text.
"Mending Wall" A man struggles to understand why we can never repair broken relationships. A man struggles with his neighbor whose cows destroy property and their spirit of cooperation. A man struggles with his neighbor who is always breaking through a wall and violating their friendship. A man struggles with the way we unwittingly offend and alienate ourselves from each other.
A man struggles with the way we unwittingly offend and alienate ourselves from each other.
Which statement best expresses the theme associated with Henry Higgins's motivational level? A man dedicated to principle, always doing the right thing regardless of the consequences, reaps the ultimate rewards. A man who treats others with care and concern is usually treated that way himself. A man wrapped up in himself rarely sees the contents of the package. A man who loves others more than self usually recognizes his own weaknesses.
A man wrapped up in himself rarely sees the contents of the package.
Which is the best example of a framework story? A narrator tells a story about a lady who frames a knight. A narrator reveals that a woman who claims to do good is evil. A narrator introduces an old man who tells a story to another man. A narrator tells a story about two young lovers who run away.
A narrator introduces an old man who tells a story to another man.
Which events are most related to denouement? Four guests dance, they begin to argue, and they overturn a table and break a vase. Four guests arrive, they see a rose come to life, and they drink. A girl takes a prescription and dies, a man finds the fountain of youth, and dead people stare from a mirror. A rose withers, a butterfly rejuvenates, and four old people go to Florida.
A rose withers, a butterfly rejuvenates, and four old people go to Florida.
"The Death of the Hired Man" Success comes from a long life of honest work. Family ties are stronger than any friendship could ever be. A sense of belonging comes from being accepted for who you are. The promises we make and keep determine what kind of person we really are.
A sense of belonging comes from being accepted for who you are.
"Reluctance" A speaker is not anxious to see the passing of a season or of a love. A love object is unwilling to be pursued because love is not the basic motivation. A speaker is not motivated to leave home for a new experience. A speaker hesitates to ask his love to go with him anywhere.
A speaker is not anxious to see the passing of a season or of a love.
Which is the best expression of Lord Henry's attitude on influence? We ought to be careful and influence people for good. All influence is bad because it is not natural to the person being influenced. There is no such thing as influence because we all do what we wish. All influence is beneficial because it keeps us from doing bad things.
All influence is bad because it is not natural to the person being influenced.
Which statement best describes the complication which arises when Dorian shows Basil the portrait? Basil begs Dorian to repent, and Dorian is not yet prepared to do so. Basil threatens to destroy the picture and to reveal Dorian's corruption. Everyone knows that Basil is there, and Dorian will be implicated in any trouble. Basil now understands that Dorian was responsible for Sibyl's death.
Basil begs Dorian to repent, and Dorian is not yet prepared to do so.
Which is the best example of exposition concerning this novel? Lord Henry convinces Dorian to read a certain book. Basil Hallward asks to see Dorian's soul. Dorian plans to marry Sibyl without first telling Basil. Basil has been painting a portrait of a young man who is not well known in social circles.
Basil has been painting a portrait of a young man who is not well known in social circles.
"The Trial by Existence" Believing that we chose this life makes it bearable, but we still live by faith because we don't remember choosing. There is no consolation for this life; we must live as victims of chance or fate and what it deals. Life is full of doubt and misery which we must all bear willingly. Most people would rather stay in paradise than live in a world where there is so much pain.
Believing that we chose this life makes it bearable, but we still live by faith because we don't remember choosing.
The actual loser of a swimming match; provides a contrast to the strength of the epic hero, even in youth. Unferth Brecca Hrothgar Wiglaf Grendel
Brecca
In Bracy the Bard's dream, what do the dove and the snake symbolize? Bracy as good and other knights as evil Geraldine as innocence and Christabel as evil both are meaningless diversions from the heart of the story Christabel as innocence and Geraldine as evil
Christabel as innocence and Geraldine as evil
treats ladies like ladies even if they are not; seems to care more for the soul than the skin Colonel Pickering Mrs. Higgins Henry Higgins Alfie Doolittle Eliza Doolittle
Colonel Pickering
Which theme does the fate of the rose suggest at the end? Eternal life is the goal of every human being. Age brings with it blessings of knowledge and power. Despite our desires, we can never repeat nor change the past. True beauty is everlasting — it can never be destroyed.
Despite our desires, we can never repeat nor change the past.
Which is the best reason for James Vane not killing Dorian? Dorian appears to be much too young to be the Prince Charming of eighteen years past. Dorian convinces him that he will give him money for passing on the opportunity. James recognizes that Dorian is too pure and incorruptible to be guilty of any crime. James is thrown into prison before he can carry out his plan to kill Dorian.
Dorian appears to be much too young to be the Prince Charming of eighteen years past.
Which is the most significant complication leading to Sibyl Vane's death? Lord Henry praises her acting as something out of the ordinary. Dorian changes his heart too late, and his letter does not get to her in time. Dorian blames himself for his own part in it. Basil Hallward paints his portrait of Dorian Gray.
Dorian changes his heart too late, and his letter does not get to her in time.
a metaphorical child in a new country Colonel Pickering Mrs. Higgins Eliza Doolittle Henry Higgins Alfie Doolittle
Eliza Doolittle
"Into My Own" Faith enables us to face the future with assurance. When we limit our choices we narrow the consequences. Insecurity weakens us to the point of inaction. Selfishness alienates us from the society of friends.
Faith enables us to face the future with assurance.
"Mending Wall" Friendship depends upon open and honest communication; upon tearing down any walls. Having definite boundaries, setting the limits, is the key to positive experience. When things go badly in a relationship, we must repair the damage, the walls, as quickly as possible. Our subconscious walls protect us from negative experience and bad influence.
Friendship depends upon open and honest communication; upon tearing down any walls.
Which theme best fits the conditions of this sonnet? Frustration is the result of love unreturned. Persistence pays off when love is at stake. Love is worth any effort we make in finding it. The value of finding a true love cannot be measured.
Frustration is the result of love unreturned.
Which is the best theme for "The Rime of The Ancient Mariner?" Secret sin keeps us from reaching our full potential. We should not hurt animals or they will come back to haunt us. Our impulses always get us into trouble. Genuine actions are those of the heart motivated by pure love.
Genuine actions are those of the heart motivated by pure love.
Considering the main characters in both "The Ancient Mariner" and in "Christabel," what common theme do they share? Suffering is the consequence of sin. Nature is evil. Good and evil exist together. Good is obvious.
Good and evil exist together.
He is "mankind's enemy" with "hell-forged hands." Hrothgar Grendel Brecca Unferth Wiglaf
Grendel
Which evidence best supports Reuben Bourne as the protagonist? He is basically a dishonest man, one whom we cannot trust to keep a promise. He agonizes for years over his unkept vow; it is his heart we truly see. He is not the protagonist — because he is weak, he is the antagonist. Despite a character flaw, he is basically a good man who wants to do right.
He agonizes for years over his unkept vow; it is his heart we truly see.
Which statement best expresses Pansay's motivation for telling his story? He is angry and seeks revenge on the women who dumped him. He seeks fame and knows that this story will ensure his immortality He desires to entertain his friends and knows this story will make them feel good. He fears the consequences of his actions and is revealing the cause of his problem.
He fears the consequences of his actions and is revealing the cause of his problem.
Which is the best explanation for Alan Campbell helping Dorian with his request? He admires Dorian and his personal qualities. He is motivated by personal reward for following through. He fears the public shame which will come if he does not. He is altruistic, believing in helping all men in their difficulties.
He fears the public shame which will come if he does not.
Which is the most accurate description of Basil Hallward's attitude concerning his painting? He is grateful that so many admire it and his abilities to create such a fine work. He is pleased with his product and proud of his talents in creating it. He wants to destroy it along with its evil influence, and in fact does. He is adamant that he will not display it and regrets having painted it.
He is adamant that he will not display it and regrets having painted it.
What is the situational irony concerning the mariner and the slimy water snakes? He watches them from the ship with the albatross around him. He is captivated by their movement, their color, their rarity. He is pleased to see other living creatures after seeing so much death. He is moved to bless them in prayer even though they are lowly beasts.
He is moved to bless them in prayer even though they are lowly beasts.
Which evidence best supports Roger Malvin as the protagonist? The title lists his name as the obvious main character. Most of the inner thoughts revealed come from his mind. He is not the protagonist; but the memory of him may be the antagonist. He has the major conflict, and we empathize with him.
He is not the protagonist; but the memory of him may be the antagonist.
Which explanation best fits the speaker's motivation for love? He is physically attracted from a hopeless distance. He feels a strong desire to help someone who desperately needs him. He is afraid that he will lose his love if he does not persist. He is dedicated to the principle of selfless service.
He is physically attracted from a hopeless distance.
Which statement best expresses a situational irony concerning Lord Henry's philosophies? He maligns any kind of influence, yet he acknowledges that he influences Dorian. He supports experimenting with emotions and, in fact, does it. He proposes a life of sensuality, and he himself lives it. He discredits marriage and convinces Dorian not to marry Sibyl.
He maligns any kind of influence, yet he acknowledges that he influences Dorian.
Which is the best explanation for the mariner picking the wedding guest to hear his story? The wedding guest has the power to forgive him of sin. He chooses his victims merely by chance, hoping to relieve himself of his story one more time. He seeks revenge for the injustice life has dealt him; he wants to make other men miserable like himself. He sees something in the guest's face that could lead him to the same fate as the mariner himself.
He sees something in the guest's face that could lead him to the same fate as the mariner himself.
a self-confirmed misogynist, or woman hater Mrs. Higgins Alfie Doolittle Henry Higgins Eliza Doolittle Colonel Pickering
Henry Higgins
believes in treating all people equally, even if it is rudely Mrs. Higgins Alfie Doolittle Colonel Pickering Henry Higgins Eliza Doolittle
Henry Higgins
Which statement best supports Higgins as the mythological Pygmalion? Henry Higgins works hard at what he does; he is devoted to his work as honest and beneficial to mankind. Henry Higgins has power to change lives because of the gifts he is able to bestow on people. Henry Higgins is a professor of language and an intelligent man with strong principles. Henry Higgins creates his ideal lady — even though he despises women — and assumes he can control her.
Henry Higgins creates his ideal lady — even though he despises women — and assumes he can control her.
He deserts the epic hero, but does not violate commitatus because he has pledged treasure, not loyalty. Wiglaf Hrothgar Grendel Brecca Unferth
Hrothgar
Why is "The Rime of The Ancient Mariner" a good example of Romantic thought or philosophy? It is based on love, which is the word most closely related to Romantic. It deals with a totally imaginary time and place that are too far from reality to be true. It is highly imaginary, centers on an individual soul, and deals with powerful emotions. The wedding guest cannot possibly understand in any real way the emotions that the mariner feels.
It is highly imaginary, centers on an individual soul, and deals with powerful emotions.
Even though "The Eve of St. Agnes" is a ballad, which element might tempt you to disqualify the poem as a ballad? It has a theme of both courage and love. A lot of the action happens through dialogue (the characters' speech). It is written in iambic pentameter. There is an element of the supernatural in it.
It is written in iambic pentameter.
Which is the best explanation for the dead albatross as a symbol? It represents the fate that comes to all living creatures. It represents the weight of guilt and suffering for sin. It represents the greed and selfishness of evil men. It represents the destruction of evil by righteous powers.
It represents the weight of guilt and suffering for sin.
Which character reveals a terrible aspect of his own nature by saying this: "Believe me that if this man wrongs my sister, I will find out who he is, track him down, and kill him like a dog. I swear it"? Basil Hallward Jim Vane Henry Wooden Dorian Gray
Jim Vane
Which statement best summarizes Harry's thoughts on the purpose of life (his weltanschauung)? Life is to be experienced, and all experience is good. We must live by faith and obedience in order to reach higher principles. One must be cautious in life and exercise good judgement. The purpose of a productive life is to influence others.
Life is to be experienced, and all experience is good
Which is the best example of dramatic irony? Lord Henry to Dorian, "I should like to know someone who had committed a real murder." Lord Henry to Dorian, "To be good is to be in harmony with one's self." Dorian to Basil, "Each of us has Heaven and Hell in him." The narrator about Jim, "Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them."
Lord Henry to Dorian, "I should like to know someone who had committed a real murder."
Which statement best identifies Coleridge's weltanschauung? Man is a mixture of good and evil who should listen to the truths of his imagination. Man is a hopeless creature, a captive of his emotions, with no chance to improve his life. Man is a product of his environment, a pawn at the mercy of society and its evils. Man is an individual who must trust only in himself in isolation from nature.
Man is a mixture of good and evil who should listen to the truths of his imagination.
Which statement best describes the narrator's attitude about fate? Man's fate is determined by God. Man's fate can never be changed. Fate has no control over mankind Fate is a power greater than God.
Man's fate is determined by God.
Which response is the best example of a kenning? Beowulf kills three terrible monsters. Men are rewarded for keeping covenants. "Nor is it a pleasant spot." Mankind's enemy.
Mankind's enemy.
According to this story, which would be the best explanation for men turning to Hell, the devil, and evil as a source of help? Men need the devil's help to do evil things. History shows men that evil usually wins. Men who do not know God turn to what is in their hearts. The devil has more power than God in this story.
Men who do not know God turn to what is in their hearts.
the professor's main love object and the reason he cannot ever marry successfully Colonel Pickering Mrs. Higgins Henry Higgins Eliza Doolittle Alfie Doolittle
Mrs. Higgins
Which description of Nature is both accurate regarding this story and typical of Hawthorne's Romantic vision? Nature is predictable, calm, understandable, and we soothe the troubles of our daily life there. Nature is harmless, insignificant, and nothing of any human importance takes place there. Nature is good and inspirational, and we satisfy our hunger for truth there. Nature is dark, evil, mysterious, and we confront our greatest demons among it.
Nature is dark, evil, mysterious, and we confront our greatest demons among it.
"The Tuft of Flowers" Most men are insensitive to nature and ignore her teachings. Nature betrays us when we begin to count on her. Our actions, whether good or ill, affect other people. All things must pass away, or else we would not appreciate them.
Our actions, whether good or ill, affect other people.
Which of the following is the best example of an allusion? a wolf howling at the moon Proteus and Triton an outworn creed laying waste our powers
Proteus and Triton
Which best explains the symbolic meaning of the mirror? Death is the inevitable consequence of riotous living. Reality is easy to camouflage and keep hidden. Eternity can be demonstrated in two mirrors facing each other. Regardless of appearance, our true nature manifests itself.
Regardless of appearance, our true nature manifests itself.
Which statement best expresses the theme associated with Eliza's dilemma? Learning gives us new and exciting powers and opportunities, and the sky is the limit. Marriage is at best a difficult endeavor; it becomes even more difficult when we marry someone weaker than ourselves. Remaining ignorant of our social limitations has as many challenges as integrating into a new condition for which we may not be adequately prepared. Loving from the point of true principle is the highest love of all and the one which brings the most rewards.
Remaining ignorant of our social limitations has as many challenges as integrating into a new condition for which we may not be adequately prepared.
In "Christabel," what motivates the main character to be out in the woods at night? She has a secret appointment with a young man of whom her father does not approve. She is praying for her own soul because she has deeply sinned. She misses her mother and is out looking for her, or for some manifestation from her. She goes to pray for her knight who is away at battle.
She goes to pray for her knight who is away at battle.
Which statement best explains Georgiana's motivation for proceeding with the experiment despite her doubts? She has a renewed faith in her husband's abilities. She trusts the powers of science to control Nature. She has come to hate the birthmark herself. She fears that the mark will spread like cancer and kill her.
She has come to hate the birthmark herself.
How does the speaker's love object feel about his efforts? She declares she has never been loved like this before. She is proud to be loved by someone so noble and famous. She becomes angry that someone so unimportant would love her. She thinks it is senseless to express love for fleeting flesh.
She thinks it is senseless to express love for fleeting flesh.
Which of the following is the best evidence that the speaker cares about herself as well as about her love? She vows to punish him in spirit if he ever forgets her. She thinks that her love is better than any he could have. She claims to be the best thing that ever happened to him. She wishes to be remembered even when she is somewhere else.
She wishes to be remembered even when she is somewhere else.
Which of the following is the best evidence that the speaker cares about others? She promises to love him even though he has gone away. She offers to pray for him in his time of need. She would rather have her love forget her than be sad. She promises to remember him even when they are apart.
She would rather have her love forget her than be sad.
What discovery from the dream causes fear for Aylmer? That the birthmark is a product of science, not of Nature. That his wife in truth does not love him nor respect his abilities. That Aminadab betrays him by taking credit for success. That the birthmark has caught hold of Georgiana's heart.
That the birthmark has caught hold of Georgiana's heart.
Which statement best describes the relationship, if any, between atmosphere and mood? Atmosphere is the author's attitude towards a subject; mood is your attitude towards the subject. There isn't even a subtle difference between the two. The atmosphere created by the author leads to mood in the reader. The mood of the author creates atmosphere.
The atmosphere created by the author leads to mood in the reader.
Which statement about setting is most true for this story? The setting determines the decisions that these characters make. The events of this story could only have happened a long time ago. Setting is never really important to the events and meanings in a story, especially in this one. The events and meaning from this story would be equally important in any time and place.
The events and meaning from this story would be equally important in any time and place.
Which statement best describes this narrator? The narrator is a Geat warrior committed to wyrd. The narrator is a Christian monk committed to faith in God. The narrator is the epic hero committed to adventure. The narrator is a king committed to commitatus.
The narrator is a Christian monk committed to faith in God.
Which is the best example of paradox? To be in love is to surpass one's self. To test Reality we must see it on the tight-rope. "He felt as if a hand of ice had been laid upon his heart." The only things one never regrets are one's mistakes.
The only things one never regrets are one's mistakes.
Which statement best expresses the problem with the following stanza as a perfect example of the ballad form? I calmed her fears, and she was calm, And told her love with virgin pride; And so I won my Genevieve, My bright and beauteous Bride. The first and third lines should rhyme. The second line should have only three beats. The fourth line should have four beats. The second and fourth lines should not rhyme.
The second line should have only three beats.
Which statement best explains this paradox: "Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul"? The soul and the senses must be the same — similar qualities. The soul and the senses are opposites — spiritual versus physical. The soul always has more power than the senses — they are not equals in any way. The senses always have more power than the soul — they are not equals in any way.
The soul and the senses are opposites — spiritual versus physical.
Which of the following statements best describes the speaker's problem or situation? The speaker fears losing her love to another woman. The speaker fears going away for a short time. The speaker is contemplating her own death. to get in tune with nature
The speaker is contemplating her own death.
Which is the most likely climax for the main conflict? A dying butterfly lights in the water and is rejuvenated. The struggling guests knock the table over, and the vase breaks. Dr. Heidegger vows never to drink from the fountain of youth. The guests leave for Florida and the fountain of youth.
The struggling guests knock the table over, and the vase breaks.
Which is the best example of Victorian thought in this story? There is an idea of "how to live," of how to be true to a commitment. There is a very common vision of "life as it is" that most of us would experience. There is a powerful message of the truths found in nature. There is a boundless pessimism and lack of faith in mankind.
There is an idea of "how to live," of how to be true to a commitment.
Which is the best example of Romantic thought in this story? There is significant doubt in the powers of an individual. There is an imaginary vision which leads to a powerful reality. There is a quest for power, glory, and adventure. There is a good example of a main character in touch with nature.
There is an imaginary vision which leads to a powerful reality.
Which is the best explanation for the mariner shooting the albatross? He shoots the bird in revenge for the bad luck it brings. There is no good reason other than a senseless human impulse. More than likely, several other sailors prod him into it. He does not love animals as is evidenced by further behavior.
There is no good reason other than a senseless human impulse.
Which statement best describes why the story in "The Eve of St. Agnes" is Romantic? There is significant emotional motivation for the major character's actions — Madeline, Porphyro, and even Angela. Reason plays a large role in the motivations of the main characters. The setting is mainly from nature, and nature plays a big part in the truths learned here. There seems to be a deep concern for individual human rights as opposed to the rights of the majority or group.
There is significant emotional motivation for the major character's actions — Madeline, Porphyro, and even Angela.
Which is the best evidence that Gunga Dass is a foil for Jukes? They are moral opposites—Dass motivated by fear, money, food; Jukes motivated by principle and purpose. They would, under certain circumstances, kill people in order to survive. They plan to escape together, provided they can foil the plans of the other prisoners. They both end up in the hole, even though Dass has been there for a long time.
They are moral opposites—Dass motivated by fear, money, food; Jukes motivated by principle and purpose.
Which is the greatest similarity between this story and "The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes?" Both main characters survive or emotionally overcome their major conflicts. They both involve first-person narrators who write their accounts for someone else to read. Both main characters do what is morally right according to their society. They both probably really happened to someone; they present life as it is.
They both involve first-person narrators who write their accounts for someone else to read.
What is the advantage that the speaker claims for the pagans? They were in touch with nature. They were kinder to one another. They had less to worry about than modern man. They believed in principles which were not true.
They were in touch with nature.
Which statement best describes the monsters' main motivation for their work among men? They work mainly from a desire for fame and glory. They work mainly from a desire to show off their power. They work mainly from a desire for revenge. They work mainly from a desire for food.
They work mainly from a desire for revenge.
Which element of Victorian thought does this novel best express when you consider the major conflicts? This novel presents man as isolated and alienated due to doubt and spiritual decay. This novel paints a picture of "life as it is," of explicit realism, especially when the painting is considered. This novel shows friends motivated by the principle of altruism. This novel paints a picture of "life as it should be," as exemplified in the life of Dorian Gray himself.
This novel presents man as isolated and alienated due to doubt and spiritual decay.
"Reluctance" Those things which we most enjoy are most difficult to let go. The same old thing over and over becomes unbearable. Love, or any emotion of the heart, cannot be forced. True acts must have pure motives behind them.
Those things which we most enjoy are most difficult to let go.
Which statement best identifies Keats's weltanschauung? Truth can be found through the emotions and imagination. Truth for one is not truth for another. Truth should be sought after through rigorous, rational thought. Truth is too elusive for man to even attempt finding.
Truth can be found through the emotions and imagination.
Changes his mind about the hero. Goes from jealousy to extreme respect, even to the point of lending (and later giving) the hero his own choicest weapon. Brecca Grendel Unferth Hrothgar Wiglaf
Unferth
Which statement best supports this story as an allegory? Separating ourselves from our fellow men will not solve our own peculiar problems. Marital relationships are interesting to say the least. We all need faith to fight the battle of good versus evil, of God versus the devil. Hypocrisy is an inevitable source of conflict.
We all need faith to fight the battle of good versus evil, of God versus the devil.
"Home Burial" Love cannot last when we act from selfish motivations. Grief and sorrow are the natural consequences of serious mistakes in our lives. Death is a painful existence with mysteries we cannot solve in this life. We often protect our emotions by refusing to freely, openly, and honestly communicate.
We often protect our emotions by refusing to freely, openly, and honestly communicate.
The speaker's object is "eternized" best in what way? We read about her in these lines which still exist. We recognize her name even though she is now dead and gone. He creates a monument for her in the sand. He makes her famous by marrying her and giving her his name.
We read about her in these lines which still exist.
In the hero's darkest hour, this character remains true to his covenant (to the point of risking his own life) and chastises those who are not faithful. Brecca Unferth Grendel Wiglaf Hrothgar
Wiglaf
"The Trial by Existence" a choice between taking the life of an innocent person or sacrificing self a struggle between good and evil, with evil being almost unbearable a choice between the comforts of heaven and the troubles of life a struggle between hope and despair, with despair prevalent because of so many trials
a choice between the comforts of heaven and the troubles of life
Which motivational level is best manifested when Lord Henry says that the best way to regain one's youth is to commit all the follies of one's youth over again. a commitment to self, a preoccupation with the pursuit of pleasure a commitment to altruism, to sacrificing self for others a commitment to principle, for doing good things for the right reasons a commitment to rewards and punishments, a fear for what happens as a result
a commitment to self, a preoccupation with the pursuit of pleasure
Which statement best explains the metaphor of Keats's "sylvan historian" in "Ode on a Grecian Urn?" a knight who tells his own history even though he is dead a container which shares a truth from one age with another age a young man who tells about almost kissing a girl a poet who writes a ballad about famous people
a container which shares a truth from one age with another age
"Into My Own" a selfishness which overpowers the ability to give of self, to share and help others a question about our own abilities and powers to overcome temptation a curiosity as to an afterlife and whether current belief is true a hesitancy to become involved in the affairs of society, to come out of a shell
a curiosity as to an afterlife and whether current belief is true
Which is the best definition of wyrd? a guiding principle related to what happens to us and why a guiding principle related to making covenants an attempt to create humor and elicit laughter from the listeners or readers a handy way of packing extended meaning into two or three short words
a guiding principle related to what happens to us and why
Which description best fits the typical line of Anglo-Saxon poetry? a line of variable stresses, divided into three main parts a line of three stressed accents, with four words alliterating a line of four stressed accents, with three of the four alliterating a line of two stressed accents, with four hemistiches
a line of four stressed accents, with three of the four alliterating
Which statement best describes the main conflict of the story? a question of whether or not mankind will repeat his mistakes a question of whether or not the widow will choose one of the men a question of whether or not the fountain of youth is real a question of whether or not Dr. Heidegger will ever marry
a question of whether or not mankind will repeat his mistakes
Which characteristic of Anglo-Saxon poetry does the following line also illustrate? "Swore by his sword, and young men swelled." an eight-beat measure alliteration litotes motivation
alliteration
Which term best explains Willie's decision to go after Miss Allardyce, even though he breaks house arrest? point of view foil dilemma altruism
altruism
According to Romantic thought, what would be the mariner's significant sin? a killing of the imagination, because he tells the same story over and over a lack of emotion, because he loses the power to feel an insensitivity to the truths of nature, because this leads to destruction of souls murder, because he indirectly took the lives of many men
an insensitivity to the truths of nature, because this leads to destruction of souls
Why does the "Melancholy" poem best fit the ode description? because it tells a story about a man and his love because Keats called it an ode in the title because it focuses on a single, emotional subject — melancholy because sadness and joy are natural Romantic emotions
because it focuses on a single, emotional subject — melancholy
Which true violation of the contract ultimately produces the downfall? betraying friendship and loyal counsel drinking strong drink lusting after a woman and actually marrying her taking the life of someone against his will
betraying friendship and loyal counsel
Which term best reflects Willie's choice between staying under house arrest or going after Miss Allardyce? foreshadowing dynamics dilemma foil
dilemma
Which kind of characterization is this quote from the story? "Generally he was bad, for India offers many chances of going wrong to little six-year-olds." direct telling foil physical description actions
direct telling
Which Victorian idea is best expressed in this statement by the narrator? "Write him off to the System that uses one man to do the work of two and a half men." doubts about a kind of social progress that would cause human exploitation an expression or picture of life as it should be an optimism born of the notion that the individual is important a perfect example of the by-products of altruism
doubts about a kind of social progress that would cause human exploitation
A first-person narrator can reveal more about another character than a third-person omniscient character can. false true
false
Allusions are particularly effective for readers with very little experience and exposure to literature and history. false true
false
Because this poem presents a picture of "life as it is," it cannot be Victorian. true false
false
Flat characters all always stock characters. false true
false
Hyperbole is usually very subtle and highly ironic. false true
false
Line 10 has good examples of internal rhyme. false true
false
Line 41 is a good example of paradox.. true false
false
Lines 52-53 contain good examples of parallelism. true false
false
Satire has a way of presenting the best qualities of a character in a drama. true false
false
Stock characters are more dynamic than round characters. true false
false
The dramatis personae is the one character in the play who is the most dramatic. true false
false
This poem implies that man is not in control of his circumstances, that he cannot change his situation. For this reason, it is a Victorian poem. true false
false
We can always know more about a character by what he says than by what he thinks. true false
false
Beowulf dies and is cremated on a boat filled with gold. true and epic false or not epic
false or not epic
Beowulf seems to be motivated mainly by a love of treasure and is referred to as a "ring-giver." true and epic false or not epic
false or not epic
The people are motivated largely by commitatus. true and epic false or not epic
false or not epic
Which characteristic of Anglo-Saxon poetry is best illustrated by the line that follows? "Swore by his sword, and young men swelled." wyrd kenning hemistiches and caesura commitatus
hemistiches and caesura
What is Eliza Doolittle's main conflict? her struggle to make Henry Higgins become attracted to her as much as she is attracted to him to convince Freddy that he must marry her to save her from the tyranny of Professor Higgins her struggle to learn how to speak correctly so she can be accepted in higher social circles her struggle to recognize her internal qualities and to have others recognize them as well
her struggle to recognize her internal qualities and to have others recognize them as well
In terms of time, which event first causes Dorian to note a change in the portrait? his careless attitude concerning the death of James Vane his treachery in taking Basil's life his decision to not love Sibyl any longer due to her poor acting his cruelty in blackmailing Alan Campbell
his decision to not love Sibyl any longer due to her poor acting
"The Tuft of Flowers" exhilaration at the presence of nature, of the beauties which God has given us pain at the realization of mortality, of the fact that nothing is permanent joy at the discovery of brotherhood, of a connection to humanity sadness at the passing of a season, of the loss of spring
joy at the discovery of brotherhood, of a connection to humanity
What motivates Aylmer to remove the birthmark from his wife? love and trust of Nature and her abilities to heal love of science and the control of science over Nature pure love for another human being love of himself and pride in his own abilities
love of science and the control of science over Nature
Which description best shows Grendel's true nature? mighty protector of men mankind's enemy ring-giver mighty water witch
mankind's enemy
Which literary element is best exemplified by these lines: "The moon hung low in the sky like a yellow skull. From time to time a huge misshapen cloud stretched a long arm across and hid it"? mood weltanschauung irony tone
mood
Which statement best represents exposition for this story? A vase breaks, and a rose withers and dies again. Four guests eventually return to the follies of their youth. Dr. Heidegger has personally discovered the fountain of youth. Dr. Heidegger is responsible for the death of his love.
not-Four guests eventually return to the follies of their youth. Exposition is background information and events which would have occurred before the factual events of the present story. See p. 2 of the story.
Which is the main element to classify "Love" as a piece of Romantic literature? a highly individual focus intellect or reason unusual imagination powerful emotions
powerful emotions
Which sonnet contains a distinct summary? sonnet B sonnet A
sonnet A
Which sonnet has the most rhymes? sonnet B sonnet A
sonnet A
Which sonnet is organized with three quatrains and a couplet? sonnet A sonnet B
sonnet A
Which sonnet has a rhyme scheme of ABBA ABBA in the first eight lines? sonnet A sonnet B
sonnet B
Which sonnet has the earliest turn? sonnet B sonnet A
sonnet B
Which sonnet is organized with an octave and a sestet? sonnet B sonnet A
sonnet B
Which sonnet is the type that Petrarch would have written? sonnet B sonnet A
sonnet B
Which statement best describes Coleridge's tone towards the mariner? unforgiving, because he makes it clear the man will never die hateful, because he makes it clear that no one will ever forgive the mariner sympathetic, because he gives the mariner a chance to atone vengeful, because he wants the mariner to suffer continually
sympathetic, because he gives the mariner a chance to atone
For Higgins, what is it that separates or distinguishes the classes? the amount of money and how it is spent, which demonstrates responsibility the ability to speak correctly, which demonstrates inner qualities the kind and amount of education, which demonstrate an ability to learn and grow the background and social standing, which demonstrate a noble lineage and quality blood
the ability to speak correctly, which demonstrates inner qualities
When Georgiana dies, which two short story elements occur at this same time? the climax and the resolution the exposition and the denouement the conflict and the climax the denouement and the complication
the climax and the resolution
Which best describes the doctor's epiphany? the surprise at the aged appearance of his four old friends the realization that youth is temporary, but human weakness is not the discovery of the fountain of youth the discovery that he was responsible for the death of his love
the realization that youth is temporary, but human weakness is not
Which best describes the narrator of this novel? third-person omniscient third-person objective reporter first-person minor objective first-person major subjective
third-person omniscient
Which statement best describes the birthmark's symbolism? the deep, unknown secrets of a human soul in conflict with its God the evil side of us all which often prompts us to do evil things those imperfections in our mortality which Nature often seems to deal us a mark of superior quality and commitment to remembering the God who created us
those imperfections in our mortality which Nature often seems to deal us
Which statement best explains what Eliza most wants from Higgins? to be treated like a lady and receive his respect because of her internal qualities and potential as a human being to learn how to speak like a lady so she can improve her social condition to teach her how to teach others the wonderful knowledge he has shared with her to have him love her romantically and make a proposal for marriage rather than she proposing to him
to be treated like a lady and receive his respect because of her internal qualities and potential as a human being
What is the purpose of litotes? to explain the forces of fate to create humor to create more meaning in fewer words to get men to keep covenants
to create humor
Which is the main purpose of a kenning? to create humor to get men to keep covenants to explain the forces of fate to create more meaning in fewer words
to create more meaning in fewer words
What is Leoline's main conflict? whether to slay the snake or to slay the wicked knights to decide between the feelings for his daughter and the feelings for Geraldine and her father to decide between Bracy's love for Christabel and the other knight whom she really loves whether to go kill the evil knights or to stay and save Geraldine from Bracy
to decide between the feelings for his daughter and the feelings for Geraldine and her father
What is the cure for the problem in this poem? to get in tune with nature to patiently serve to believe in ancient ideas to worship God
to get in tune with nature
Which solution best fits the speaker's decision concerning love? to give up, since the pursuit of love is hopeless to continue in pursuit of his love at any cost to love equally both objects of his pursuit to quit playing games and let her catch him
to give up, since the pursuit of love is hopeless
Concerning the contract, which part is really unnecessary because Carnehan and Dravot have already made the vow as Masons? to abstain from alcohol to stand by each other in any circumstances to become kings of Kafiristan to stay away from women
to stand by each other in any circumstances
"Holy cow! I just saw a million flies in the window," is an example of hyperbole. false true
true
"If" could be considered Victorian because it expresses contradictory situations. false true
true
"If" could be considered Victorian because it has the Romantic quality of concern for the individual. false true
true
A benefit of allusion is an understanding of the present through an understanding of the past. true false
true
A didactic piece of literature tends to focus on ideas. true false
true
A first-person subjective major narrator, telling a story from the vantage point of elapsed time, can reveal more than a first-person objective minor narrator, telling it as it happens. true false
true
A man walks into the doctor's office holding his bloody head (literally) in his hands. He says, "I might need a band-aid and an aspirin." This is an example of understatement. false true
true
A soliloquy is a dramatic convention which presents a character's thoughts to the audience. true false
true
A third-person omniscient narrator may reveal more than a third-person fly-on-the-wall narrator. false true
true
Humor, more than wit, appeals to the emotions. true false
true
In a simple definition, drama attempts to present the human condition through actors who represent human characters. true false
true
Lines 18-20 have a good example of simile, which could also double as personification. false true
true
One irony of Pygmalion as a play is that drama is an imitation of life, and the "Pygmalion" story is a myth. true false
true
Stock characters are usually flat characters. true false
true
The title Pygmalion is an allusion. false true
true
The traditional dramatic structure calls for the climax near the middle of the play rather than near the end. false true
true
This poem implies that man could become a victim if he does not watch out. This makes the poem not only an example of Naturalism or Realism, but also makes it Victorian. true false
true
This poem is written in blank verse. true false
true
'Litotes' understates situations and causes the listeners or readers to at least smile. true and epic false or not epic
true and epic
Beowulf (the character) is important to the history of his country. false or not epic true and epic
true and epic
Beowulf is narrated by a third-person narrator. false or not epic true and epic
true and epic
Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm, fights Grendel's mother for hours underwater, and cuts a dragon in two with a dagger. true and epic false or not epic
true and epic
Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon are supernatural forces requiring superhuman effort to defeat. false or not epic true and epic
true and epic
The action takes place in at least two countries. false or not epic true and epic
true and epic
This story of some 3,000 lines is written in an unusual poetic form as compared to our poetry today. true and epic false or not epic
true and epic
Concerning Eliza's conflict, which statement best identifies the climax of Pygmalion? when she confronts Higgins as a lady and demands fair treatment when her father inherits enough money to become part of the middle class and take care of her when she fails the test at the home of Mrs. Higgins, showing she will never be a lady when she passes the test at the big party without making a single mistake
when she confronts Higgins as a lady and demands fair treatment
Which is the best example of dilemma for Dorian? whether to live for pleasure or principle whether to hide Basil's death and continue his pleasures or to confess and be punished whether to follow Harry's voice or Sibyl's love whether to keep the painting and remain corrupt or to reveal the painting and receive shame
whether to keep the painting and remain corrupt or to reveal the painting and receive shame
