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1
Why does Grendel's mother attack Herot?
She wants to establish her dominance.
She is embarassed that Grendel lost the fight.
She is hungry and needs to feed.
She wants to avenge her son's death.
2
__________________ life was dominated by close allegiances between leaders and their followers.
Roman
Viking
Celtic
Anglo-Saxon
3
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
mysteriously disappeared after arriving on the island?
Percival
The boy with the mulberry colored birthmark
Simon
Roger
4
___________________ the emotional qualityof the words that the author has chosen.
Mood
Tone
Imagery
Theme
5
The
_________________
is the main characterin a literary work who changes throughout thestory.
dynamic character
flat character
protagonist
antagonist
6
What does Wiglaf do immediately following his battle with Beowulf and the dragon?
He remembers that he warned Beowulf of his army's cowardice.
He declines being Beowulf's successor because he's not ready
He makes an eloquent speech about loyalty and bravery.
He makes a speech about the great loyalty of Beowulf's army.
7
What does the translated word "Beezlebub" mean?
Demonic figure
Control
Evil
Jesus Christ
8
Which statement is
untrue
about the Works Cited page?
Sources are listed in alphabetical order.
The title “Works Cited” should be bolded or italicized.
All citations made in your paper must match the Works Cited.
All entries should be double spaced, without skipping lines.
9
How does Jack overthrow Ralph's authority?
He kills a pig and the boys decide to vote him as chief.
He gets the others to vote Ralph out of office.
He claims he won't play with Ralph and goes off on his own.
He tells the others that he's the oldest, so he is chief.
10
The purpose of a topic sentence is to
present any new subjects written about in the essay.
state what will be discussed in the paragraph.
allow the writer to express opinions on the topic.
state the purpose of the essay as a whole.
11
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
did Jack order to be tied up and beaten?
Piggy
Percival
Samneric
Wilfred
12
When do scholars believe that the
Beowulf
text was written?
7th-8th Century A.D.
1st-2nd Century A.D.
2nd-3rd Century A.D.
4th-5th Century A.D.
13
In
Beowulf
, what was the main importance of halls like Herot?
They were used to house travelers and visiting royalty.
The were used for special celebrations.
The allowed kings to show off artifacts they had collected.
They were a place used to conduct funerals and burials.
14
A(n) _________________ is a story with two meanings: one literal and one symbolic.
conflict
archetype
propaganda piece
allegory
15
Which family member did Elizabeth I execute for the crime of treason?
James I
Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII
Mary Stuart
16
_________________ is the use of an object to represent something larger than itself.
Symbolism
Foreshadowing
Propaganda
Allegory
17
What are reoccurring patterns, characters, & storylines that are present throughout literature?
Hero's journeys
Epic heroes
Epics
Archetypes
18
In
Lord of the Flies
, what does the conch symbolize?
Reminders of the outside world
Order and civilization
A sign from the world of the grownups
The ability to see one's self
19
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
threw rocks at the littluns & kicked over sandcastles?
Roger
Jack
Robert
Maurice
20
__________________ the general emotional response that a reader feels when reading.
Tone
Irony
Mood
Theme
21
Why did bards sing the words to poems?
Singing was considered as important as hunting and fishing.
They were unable to speak them publicly.
It helped bards to remember the stories and pass them down.
They were performed in theaters for audiences.
22
Which types of allegories are used in
Lord of the Flies
?
Historical, religious, and fable
Political, biblical, and parallel
Fable, traditional, and psychological
Religious, political, and psychological
23
What is a deus ex machina?
A long narrative poem that celebrates a hero's deeds.
An inconsistency between appearance and reality.
A poeticdevice of importance to Anglo-Saxon writers.
An unexpected device or character that resolves a situation.
24
Why were Anglo-Saxon poets honored in society?
They were wise due to reading great books.
The worked as priests and scribes.
The also worked as great warriors.
They preserved heroic deeds in the society's memory.
25
Which choice is most true about Anglo-Saxon religion?
It focused on an optimistic, cheerful outlook on life.
It encouraged ethics and earthly values such as bravery.
It emphasized the worship of gods associated with the home.
It had much in common with the beliefs of Christianity.
26
Once Jack has his own camp, what do he and the others raid Ralph's camp for?
Fire
Food
Shelter
Water
27
What causes Grendel to initially attack Herot?
He has a vendetta against Hrothgar.
He is hungry and wants to feast.
The men attacked him and he's seeking revenge.
He can hear the men singing and celebrating.
28
Simon suggests, "Maybe there is a beast…Maybe it’s only us” (Golding 86). This is an example of
foreshadowing.
theme.
imagery.
personification.
29
Who/what kills Beowulf?
His army
Grendel's mother
An invading army
A dragon
30
What is the format of a citation sandwich?
Summarize a quote, use a transition, explain the novel
Use a topic sentence, cite textual evidence, analyze
Begin with textual evidence, use a topic sentence, summarize
Use a transition, analyze a character, explain the novel
31
Great Britain was invaded and settled by all of the following
EXCEPT
Greeks
Vikings
Romans
Normans
32
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
is almost killed in the mock pig hunt?
Robert
Maurice
Roger
Wilfred
33
__________________ is a long narrative poem that celebrates a hero’s deeds.
Wergild
An epic
Wyrd
A kenning
34
Wergild means
faith.
life price.
bard.
Wednesday.
35
Situational irony occurs when
the author gives hints of events to occur later in the plot.
the outcome of a story teaches a moral lesson.
the protagonist is pitted against the antagonist.
The outcome is inconsistent with what is expected.
36
What type of tragic hero is Beowulf considered to be?
Villainous
Supernatural
Archetypal
Rational
37
Who says that the beast can't exist since he's been everywhere on the island & hasn't seen it?
Simon
Piggy
Ralph
Jack
38
_________depends on the speech, thoughts, effect, actions, and looks to understand a character.
Indirect Characterization
Conflict
Imagery
Direct Characterization
39
The
_________________
opposes or goesagainst the main character in a literary work.
protagonist
antagonist
flat character
static character
40
Who/what was Sutton Hoo?
The name given to dragons on the front of ships.
A ship full of buried treasures.
A scriptorium where poems were written down.
A barbaric leader of the Celtic people.
41
How does Beowulf injure Grendel during their fight?
He rips his arm off.
He stabs him with a magical sword.
He binds his limbs together and breaks them.
He tears his leg off.
42
_________________ is the central idea or message in a work of literature.
Theme
Allegory
Irony
Symbolism
43
What is the correct order for the heading of your paper in MLA Format?
Your name, class title, teacher’s name, date
Your name, teacher’s name, class title, date
Your name, teacher’s name, date, class title
Your name, date, teacher’s name, class title
44
Which of the following
WAS NOT
a famous writer of the Renaissance?
Edmund Spenser
William Wordsworth
Phillip Sydney
William Shakespeare
45
What is another word for scop?
Leader
Thane
Monk
Bard
46
What does Beowulf express while he is dying?
Affection and longing for his family and children.
Fear that his kingdom will crumble after his death.
Bitterness because his soldiers deserted him.
A desire for respect and pride for protecting his people.
47
Henry VIII was know for executing his wives.
True
False
48
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
was the leader of the choir?
Maurice
Robert
Jack
Ralph
49
Turnitin.com provides writers with
an opportunity to find quotes and support.
help with synthesis and analysis of essay topics.
a place to read and understand citations.
online plagiarism detection and help.
50
What do the boys use to light the first fire?
They used a lighter from their belongings.
They used Piggy's glasses.
They used two sticks that were rubbed together.
They used flint and grass.
51
What is the purpose of a literary analysis?
take your own personal opinions & answer the prompt.
to identify and evaluate the purpose of the writing process.
to carefully examine an author and their history.
to identify and define literary elements in within a story.
52
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Redo
Repeat
Reapply
Rebirth
53
Whenwriting a literary analysis, which of the following
must
be included in the introduction?
Figurative language and imagery
The author’s name and book title
Major plot points and information
The publication date of the work
54
Which of the following
IS NOT
a trait of an epic hero?
Being a natural leader of others
Often stands alone in battle.
Being a skilled craft/tradesman.
Performing courageous and superhuman deeds.
55
The Renaissance was a flowering of literary, artistic and intellectual development.
False
True
56
English influenced the cultural heritage of the United States through
political analysts,consultants, and humorists.
trading policies,regulations, and exchange rates.
climate, landscape,and geography.
language, literature,and law.
57
A(n) ________________ is a special type of metaphor.
alliterative phrase
epic
stock epithet
kenning
58
What does the Lord of the Flies symbolize?
The Garden of Eden
The wisdom of Piggy
Power and control
Evil on the island
59
Which of the following is the correct the definition of conflict?
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
The way one or more characters address another character.
The heigtened action of a story's plot.
A tool used by writers to develop the outcome of a story.
60
Which language was promoted by King Alfred of Wessex (Alfred the Great)?
Scandanavian
Old English
Latin
Danish
61
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
"talks" to the beast in the clearing?
Simon
Percival
Ralph
Jack
62
Why were dragons important in Anglo-Saxon religion?
They allowed warriors to achieve everlasting fame and glory.
They were consideredthe protectors of the treasure.
The dragon was the embodiment of goodness in people.
They were a symbol of one’s comitatus.
63
What is plagiarism?
Using evidence to support important points in an essay.
Duplicating an essay & turning it in on multiple occasions.
Taking someone's words/ideas & calling the work your own.
Using print/electronic sources as support for ideas.
64
What does Ralph do to betray Piggy when they first arrive on the island?
He tells the others that Piggy lives with his Auntie.
He tells the others that Piggy is overweight.
He tells the others that Piggy has "ass-mar."
He tells the others Piggy's nickname.
65
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
suggests calling a meeting and making a list of names?
Ralph
Jack
Simon
Piggy
66
Which example below is a traditional & honorable burial method conducted during Beowulf's time?
Being buried face down, below a ship's deck.
Beheading a body and burying it in a cemetery.
Contorting a body in strange positions before burial.
Placing a body in a ship with treasures & burning it at sea.
67
What is considered to be the most monumental prose achievement of the English Renaissance?
Astrophel and Stella
The Faierie Queen
History of the World
The King James Bible
68
Which monarch’s death signaled the end of the Tudor dynasty?
Mary Stuart
Elizabeth I
Henry VIII
James I
69
What does the Anglo-Saxon word "Wyrd" represent?
Great warriors
The after-life
One's faith/fate in life
A warrior's great deeds
70
HATMAT is an acronym that stands for
Help, attract, transition, modify, analysis, & thinking.
Help, atten. getter, transition, main idea, analysis, thesis
Hook, atten.getter, title, main character, a summary, thesis
Hook, attract, marking, analysis, and thinking.
71
Which character(s) in
Lord of the Flies
claimed to have seen a beast with claws and teeth?
Simon
Ralph
Samneric
Jack and Piggy
72
Henry VIII requested an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and it was declined.
True
False
73
When did the English Renaissance begin?
15th Century
16th Century
13th Century
14th Century
74
Henry VIII was NEVER able to produce a male heir.
False
True
75
After the Romans evacuated their troops, what was Britain left with?
a strong, centralized government of its own.
a strong army.
a system of roads and architecture.
Italian as its official language.
76
What happened when Jack tried to kill his first pig?
He remembered his training as a prefect and used it.
He paused and missed his opportunity.
He was interrupted by Ralph's protests to let it go.
He was injured by the pig's tusks.
77
__________________ is defined as the time and place, or where and when, the action occurs.
<p>Setting</p>
Plot
Theme
Mood
78
____________________is when the author or narrator tells the reader what a character is like.
Round Characterization
Indirect characterization
Direct characterization
Dynamic characterization
79
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
believed his father would rescue the boys?
Piggy
Jack
Ralph
Simon
80
Why does Beowulf agree to slay Grendel?
He wants to save Hrothgar and the Danes.
He wants to enhance his father's reputation as a warrior.
He wants a reward of buried treasure.
He wants to prevent Grendel from attacking Norway.
