Semester 1- English Final 2019

One reason that the Danes have such a difficult time fighting Grendel is that:

Grendel has put a spell on their weapons

What does Grendel's mother take off the wall in the hall?

Grendel's arm

Who is Zaphod Beeblebrox?

Half-cousins with Ford and he runs for president, he is president of the galaxy and steals the heart of gold.

who are furious about the Earth's destruction?

Mice

If you wanted to prove that Beowulf shows traits of being an epic hero in his fight with Grendel's Mother, which form(s) of evidence would you use?

"But Beowulf longed for fame... so fame comes to the men who mean to win it"

What happened to the dolphins when the Vogans arrived?

They left by their own means

What rank of intelligence did humans have on Earth?

Third most intelligent

What is the job of the Intergalactic President?

To draw attention away from power

Why is Arthur Dent's house being demolished?

To make way for a bypass

Why are towels important?

Towels are talked about in the Hitchhikers Guide to the galaxy and are essential for hitchhikers. The hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy said that it was a sign that you are prepared.

Point when hero achieves his goal, wins the battle, finishes the quest, saves the innocent, etc.; changed by the experience:

Transformation

How many suns does Magrathea have?

Two

Something that sets him/her apart from the beginning:

Unusual birth/childhood

What was the final message from the dolphins?

"So long, and thanks for all the fish"

What goes through the mind of the bowl of petunias?

"oh no, not again."

If you wanted to prove that Beowulf shows traits of being an epic hero in his fight with Grendel, which form(s) of evidence would you use?

(both A and C) (A)- "in his far-off home Beowulf...heard how Grendel filled nights with horror/and quickly commanded a boat... Proclaiming that he'd go to that famous king" (C)- "hell's captive caught in the arms / Of him all the men on earth / was the strongest"

What are the last words the computer sings?

"You'll never walk alone!"

As the last section begins, how long has Beowulf reigned as king?

50 years

How does the fight in the lake contrast with the fight with Grendel?

Beowulf uses weapons in the lake and the opponent doesn't show fear

The hero takes first steps on the adventure, leaving home setting off on the journey:

Crossing the Threshold

What fantastic new industry was created?

Custom planets

What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?

Cuts off Grendel's head

What happens to Arthur when he grabs the two ends of wire?

A bird flies through him

Who is Wiglaf?

A close kinsman of Beowulf

What does Grendel's mother use to try to kill Beowulf?

A dagger

"Epic" is defined in literature as:

A long narrative poem that traces the adventures of a great hero

What is Deep Thought the size of?

A small city

The definition of a "script" in social norms is:

A specific kind of social norm that prescribes how a given social interaction should proceed

Darkest hour; hero faces death/dies; comes back reborn

Abyss

What is the name of the supercomputer?

Deep thought

What does Deep Thought want to do?

Design another supercomputer

"The barbarians broke through the barricade" is an example of:

Alliteration

What two literary devices are used in these lines: "That famous prince fought with fate against him"

Alliteration and foreshadowing

What is being built in Magrathea's factory?

Another version of the Earth

What words best describe the reunion of Ford and Zaphod?

Appalling nonchalance

What were the circumstances of how Arthur and Zaphod originally met?

Arthur and Zaphod originally met at a party on Earth. Arthur was flirting with Trillian and Zaphod came up to her asking if Arthur was boring her, then took her away

What is Hrunting?

Beowulf's sword

"I hear lake water lapping || with low sounds by the shore..." is an example of:

Caesura (or alliteration)

Something that spurs him/her to action - forced to leave everyday world/life:

Call to Adventure

Things the hero must overcome in order to complete his/her journey:

Challenges

What did the most intelligent species on Earth do with their time?

Conduct elegant and subtle experiments on humans

What is written on the cover of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

Don't Panic

The acronym given to define epic is:

E: embodies and protects values of the time P: possesses supernatural traits I: identifies a need to go on a quest C: carries himself with pride and pomposity

How long has Magrathea been dead for?

Five million years

What does Grendel want to do when he is first confronted by Beowulf?

Flee to his lair

Where does Slartibartfast offer to take Arthur?

For a stroll on the New Earth

What is deep thought's answer to life, the universe, and everything?

Forty-two

Who forged the tremendous sword that is in Grendel's mother's lair?

Giants of olden time

What is the imaginary planet that Zaphod, Trillian, and Ford are on made of?

Gold

How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?

He cuts off her head

Why is Arthur so excited to be on Magrathea?

He has never been to an alien planet before

How does Ford Prefect manage to get Arthur to stop lying in front of the bulldozers?

He lays there instead of Arthur and also gets Mr. Prosser to lay there instead (teleportation). Ford Prefect takes Arthur to a bar for drinks to get him to stop lying in front of the Bulldozers.

What wound does Beowulf inflict on Grendel?

He rips Grendel's arm off

What did Ford kindly leave Arthur?

His copy of the Guide

What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near-fatal attack?

His mailcoat

What does Grendel hate the sound of?

Men's voices singing

Someone who looks out for the hero, teaching him/her what he/she needs to know; gives advice and guidance:

Mentor

Are social norms beneficial?

I think that social norms are beneficial because it helps people find friends with the same interests as them

What is the significance of the location where the Heart of Gold picked up Ford and Arthur?

It is the same sector where Zaphod picked up Trillian

What is the significance of the babel fish?

It was a small yellow fish used to translate languages. So they used it to hear and understand what the Vogans and others were saying by putting it IN their ear.

"Brown-noser," "Couch potato," and Pig-skin" are all examples of:

Kenning

What do Phouchg and Loonquawl think they will get?

Lynched

Final Step - hero's ability to reconcile his/her experiences on journey with life back home:

Mastery of Two Worlds

What is Trillian's only link with Earth?

Mice

Can Deep Thought figure out the great question?

No

Where does the ship go when the Improbability Drive is activated?

Nowhere

Where does Beowulf see a "tremendous sword" in the lair of Grendel's mother?

On the wall

What was the only thing dolphins did?

Play in the water while having a good time

The Online Business Dictionary defines social norms as a/an:

Process of behavior in a particular group, community, or culture, accepted as normal and to which an individual is expected to conform

In order to prove he/she is a true hero he/she must return to the ordinary world:

Return Home

What do most of Beowulf's warriors do when they see his is losing the battle with the dragon?

Run away

What does Wiglaf do when he sees Beowulf faltering in his fight with the dragon?

Rushes to Beowulf's aid

What does Ford use to conceal the alien technology in his satchel?

Scripts for plays

When Beowulf describes how he wants to be remembered this shows:

Self-importance

Why did Trillian pick up hitchhikers?

She didn't; the ship picked them up all by itself

Where is Beowulf when Grendel's mother arrive at Herot?

Sleeping in his room

Are some social norms harmful? Which ones and why?

Some social norms could be harmful, such as nowadays a lot of teens vape, so in some groups that would be considered "normal" but very harmful

Something only the hero can use; something given by the mentor or has to be earned:

Special Weapon

What does Zaphod Beeblebrox do to the Heart of Gold?

Steal it

What does Trillian notice on the wall?

Strange symbols of some kind

Who saved Ford and Arthur?

The Dentrassis

Who or what kills Beowulf?

The Dragon

What will the new computer be called?

The Earth

Who is Hrothgar?

The King of the Danes

What reasons does the old man give for the missiles that nearly destroyed the Heart of Gold?

The computers are bored

Did the dolphins leave mankind to its fate, or try to help?

The dolphins tried to warn everyone that the end of the world was coming because they could sense things that no one else can. Humans didn't listen because they thought that it was a trick.

What does Beowulf ask Wiglaf to bring to him before he dies?

The dragon's treasure

What is still unfinished on the New Earth?

The fake dinosaur Skeletons

Who does Grendel's mother kill during the night and why does she choose this person?

The king's best man and friend because she wanted to seek revenge by choosing someone closest to him

Why do the philosophers object to Deep Thought? What is the computers solution?

The philosophers think that Deep Thought can solve the answer. Deep Thought can but not the question, and so they make a new computer, The Earth to solve what the question is. They were afraid they would be put out of work if they had another supercomputer.

Why are there social norms?

There are social norms because it keeps people from doing wrong and helps people conform and find friends in a group similar to them

How does Beowulf wish he could fight the dragon?

With his bare hands as he fought Grendel

Why does Zaphod pretend to be stupid? What does Trillian think of this?

Zaphod does this so that people don't suspect what he had done to his brain. Trillian is annoyed but doesn't know what happened to his brain at first but also doesn't think that he is as stupid as he comes off to be

What problems does Zaphod have with the computer??

Zaphod hates it and thinks that the computer is very annoying. He wants it to stop talking, thinks that it is too motherly

How do EACH of the characters react to seeing the planet Magrathea? What do they think its legend?

Zaphod- convinced it's Magrathea Arthur- not really there Ford- skeptical and refuses to believe Trillian- intrigued - All astonished by recorded message Marvin- wanted to go the entire time - All disappointed because they were expecting to see a rich planet - think it was hiding something

How do EACH of the characters react to the surface of Magrathea?

Zaphod- disappointed but wants to explore the interior Arthur- excited Ford- skeptical Marvin- thinks he was right to keep going towards the planet

What is the problem with Zaphod's brain?

he had to seal part of his brain so that his secret would never come out, resulting in his two heads. He had to alter his brain, and he knows it because of the carving "Z.B." on his brain

Grendel finally shows fear when:

he is held in Beowulf's grip

Beowulf asks Wiglaf to be the next leader because Wiglaf:

stands with Beowulf to fight the dragon

How long can you survive in space with a lungful of air?

thirty seconds