Pretest: The Romantic Era

Which three phrases from the passage clearly critique the class system as the creature reveals his dawning understanding of it? Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (excerpt) Every conversation of the cottagers now opened new wonders to me. While I listened to the instructions which Felix bestowed upon the Arabian, (the strange system of human society) was explained to me. I heard (of the division of property), (of immense wealth and squalid poverty); of rank, (descent, and noble blood). The words induced me to turn towards myself. I learned that the possessions most esteemed by your fellow-creatures were, high and unsullied descent united with riches. A man might be respected with only one of these acquisitions; but without either he was considered, except in very rare instances, as a vagabond and a slave, (doomed to waste his powers for the profit of the chosen few). And what was I? Of my creation and creator I was absolutely ignorant; but I knew (that I possessed no money, no friends, no kind of property).

(Not of the division of property) (Correct ⬇️) *of immense wealth and squalid* *doomed to waste his powers for the profit of the chosen few*

Which section in these excerpts from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice shows that Mr. Bennet is keeping information about Mr. Bingley to himself to heighten the curiosity of Mrs. Bennet and his daughters? 1. "Design! Nonsense, how can you talk so! But it is very likely that he may fall in love with one of them, and therefore you must visit him as soon as he comes.(""I see no occasion for that. You and the girls may go, or you may send them by themselves, which perhaps will be still better, for as you are as handsome as any of them, Mr. Bingley may like you the best of the party. ") 2. "Impossible, Mr. Bennet, impossible, when I am not acquainted with him myself; how can you be so teasing?(""I honour your circumspection. A fortnight's acquaintance is certainly very little. One cannot know what a man really is by the end of a fortnight. But if we do not venture somebody else will;) and after all, Mrs. Long and her nieces must stand their chance; and, therefore, as she will think it an act of kindness, (if you decline the office, I will take it on myself.")(The girls stared at their father. Mrs. Bennet said only, "Nonsense, nonsense! ") 3.(Not all that Mrs. Bennet, however, with the assistance of her five daughters, could ask on the subject, was sufficient to draw from her husband any satisfactory description of Mr. Bingley. They attacked him in various ways—with barefaced questions, ingenious suppositions, and distant surmises; but he eluded the skill of them all,) and they were at last obliged to accept the second-hand intelligence of their neighbour, Lady Lucas.

3. Not all that Mrs. Bennet, however, with the assistance of her five daughters, could ask on the subject, was sufficient to draw from her husband any satisfactory description of Mr. Bingley. They attacked him in various ways—with barefaced questions, ingenious suppositions, and distant surmises; but he eluded the skill of them all,

Which class of English society is portrayed in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice? A. lower middle class B. landed gentry C. aristocracy D. nobility

B

In the novel Frankenstein, the creature says the following to Victor: "I am thy creature: I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed." In saying these words, which biblical or mythological character does the creature parallel? A. Abraham B. Satan C. Prometheus D. Zeus

B. SATAN 😈

In this excerpt from "She Walks in Beauty" by Lord Byron, which two phrases build up the theme of contrast and balance in beauty? She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o'er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

Best of dark and bright One shade the more, one ray the less

Match each satirical quote to its real meaning. criticizes the subject for having abundant knowledge of the world but low self-awareness criticizes the subject for confusing his audience criticizes the subject for his half baked knowledge But like a hawk encumber'd with his hood, Explaining Metaphysics to the nation-- I wish he would explain his Explanation.(excerpt from Don Juan by Lord Byron) ...he really promised something great, If not intelligible, without Greek Contrived to talk about the Gods of late, Much as they might have been supposed to speak. (excerpt from Don Juan by Lord Byron) He was a mighty poet—andA subtle-souled Psychologist;All things he seemed to understandOf old or new—of sea or land—But his own mind—which was a mist.(excerpt from Peter Bell the Third by Percy Shelley)

But like a hawk encumber'd with his hood, Explaining Metaphysics to the nation-- I wish he would explain his Explanation.(excerpt from Don Juan by Lord Byron) [criticizes the subject for confusing his audience] ...he really promised something great, If not intelligible, without Greek Contrived to talk about the Gods of late, Much as they might have been supposed to speak. (excerpt from Don Juan by Lord Byron) [criticizes the subject for his half baked knowledge] He was a mighty poet—andA subtle-souled Psychologist;All things he seemed to understandOf old or new—of sea or land—But his own mind—which was a mist.(excerpt from Peter Bell the Third by Percy Shelley) [criticizes the subject for having abundant knowledge of the world but low self-awareness]

How does Samuel Taylor Coleridge's work differ from William Wordsworth's? A. Wordsworth was more interested in supernatural forces. B. Wordsworth's works are simpler and easier to read. C. Coleridge's poems tend to be set in exotic locations. D. Coleridge did not identify his work as romantic.

C

Read the following excerpts: Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley (excerpt)The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed;And on the pedestal these words appear:"My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"Nothing beside remains. Round the decayOf that colossal wreck, boundless and bareThe lone and level sands stretch far away.Ode on a Grecian Urnby John Keats (excerpt)When old age shall this generation waste,Thou shalt remain, in midst of other woeThan ours, a friend to man, to whom thou sayst,"Beauty is truth, truth beauty,"-that is allYe know on earth, and all ye need to know. Which of these subjects do both excerpts address? A. war B. power C. time D. love

C

Which of the following is not a romantic characteristic? A. respect for nature B. rejection of Enlightenment ideas C. respect for scientific authority D. belief in the supernatural

C

What was one factor that led to the emergence of romanticism? The romantic movement in literature began as a reaction to the ( ) movement.

Enlightenment

Which literary device does Jane Austen use to highlight her characters' traits in Pride and Prejudice? A. omniscient narration B. detailed settings C. dialogue D. mood

Not A

A dirge is a funeral song. Why did Shelley choose that title for this poem? A Dirge by Percy Bysshe Shelley Rough wind, that moanest loudGrief too sad for song;Wild wind, when sullen cloudKnells all the night long; Sad storm, whose tears are vain,Bare woods, whose branches strain,Deep caves and dreary main,--Wail, for the world's wrong! A. He is discouraged by the state of society. B. He is embracing nature and its violence. C. He wishes to mourn nature. D. He wishes to comfort nature.

Not C

In Frankenstein, Mr. De Lacey treats the creature with kindness. Which theme relates to Mr. De Lacey's action? A. ambition B. nature versus nurture C. appearances D. obsession

Not D

Match each writer to the romantic trait reflected in his poems. Samuel Taylor Coleridge William Blake William Wordsworth Thomas Gray emphasis on the aspirations and potential of all human beings emphasis on fantasy and the supernatural emphasis on mysticism and spirituality emphasis on the healing power of nature

emphasis on the aspirations and potential of all human beings (Thomas Gray) emphasis on fantasy and the supernatural (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) emphasis on mysticism and spirituality (William Blake) emphasis on the healing power of nature (William Wordsworth)

Which part of the excerpt hints at Frankenstein's desire to act as God? Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (excerpt) It may appear very strange, that a disciple of Albertus Magnus should arise in the eighteenth century; but our family was not scientifical, and I had not attended any of the lectures given at the schools of Geneva. (My dreams were therefore undisturbed by reality); and (I entered with the greatest diligence into the search of the philosopher's stone) and the elixir of life. But the latter obtained my undivided attention: wealth was an inferior object; but what glory would attend the discovery, (if I could banish disease from the human frame, and render man invulnerable to any but a violent death)! Nor were these my only visions. (The raising of ghosts or devils was a promise liberally accorded by my favorite authors), the fulfillment of which I most eagerly sought; and if my incantations were always unsuccessful, I attributed the failure rather to my own inexperience and mistake than to a want of skill or fidelity in my instructors. (The natural phenomena that take place every day before our eyes did not escape my examinations). Distillation, and the wonderful effects of steam, processes of which my favorite authors were utterly ignorant, excited my astonishment; but my utmost wonder was engaged by some experiments on an air pump, which I saw employed by a gentleman whom we were in the habit of visiting.

if I could banish disease from the human frame, and render man invulnerable to any but a violent death

Match the characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to the traits they display. Mr. Collins Mrs. Bennet Mr. Darcy Elizabeth Bennet witty, sharp-tongued, intelligent narrow-minded, foolish, scheming snobbish and idiotic intelligent, haughty, conceited

witty, sharp-tongued, intelligent (Elizabeth Bennet) narrow-minded, foolish, scheming (Mrs. Bennet) snobbish and idiotic (Mr. Collins) intelligent, haughty, conceited (Mr. Darcy)