The most dramatic portion of a person's journey to the Underworld, according to the Egyptians:

the judgment of the dead by Osiris

Which of the following is not a characteristic of pastoral poetry?

It always includes elevated language and meter

The Epic of Gilgamesh was lost until:

archaeologists excavated Ashurbanipal's library

Which is not a theme of "The Rubaiyat"?

actions speak louder than words

The Egyptian Book of the Dead was written

to serve as a "travel guide" to navigate the Underworld

Wordsworth's perspective of immortality is that:

Children are closer to the eternal than adults.

"The Fisherman and the Jinnee" was supposedly created by:

Princess Shaharazad to avoid execution.

All of the following are similarities between the flood stories except:

the floods were initiated for the same reason

The main difference between biblical and epic heroes is

the covenant of God assists B. heroes; gods assist epic h.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is:

one of the oldest pieces of literature known today

"the land between the two rivers"

All of the following are differences between Gilgamesh and Enkidu except

Enkidu seeks immortality; Gilgamesh does not

Of the list below, The Epic of Gilgamesh contains which epic convention?

The poem involves a hero who embarks on a long journey.

There will be a quote identification section on the test. Yes or No?

Yes. We will have to state source of 10 quotes.

"The Book of Ruth" is a story of acceptance because

Ruth is welcomed to Bethlehem despite her ethnicity

All is true of "The Rubaiyat" except:

The poem includes a title that contains concrete language.

Which of the following is not a pillar of Islam?

Go to Mecca at least two times in one's lifetime

There will be an essay question on the test.

Yes! It will be worth 10 points.

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1
Which is not an example of concrete language?
restless
ritual robe
white bread
incense
2
All of the following contain characteristics of a quest story except:
The Epic of Gilgamesh
"The Rubaiyat"
"David and Goliath"
"Rustam and Sohrab"
3
Ancient Persia is located in modern day
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Iran
4
The most dramatic portion of a person's journey to the Underworld, according to the Egyptians:
the passing through of the seven halls
the judgment of the dead by Osiris
Enlil and Shamash's ritualistic dance
the declaration of innocence
5
Gilgamesh's best friend:
Ea
Enkidu
Humbaba
Enlil
6
The one who dies at the end of "The Shah-Nama" is
Rustam
Human
Sohrab
Sohrab's horse
7
Which of the following is not a characteristic of pastoral poetry?
It addresses he longings and desires of simple people
Pastoral poetry deals with the pleasures of rural life
It always includes elevated language and meter
It is a type of poem that allows for escapism
8
The Sumerians can be credited with the creation of:
cuneiform writing
the 60 second minute
the 360 degree circle
hieroglyphics
9
"The Voice of the Swallow, Flittering, Calls to Me" is written from the perspective of
a gardener
a fisherman
a bee keeper
the bird catcher
10
The Epic of Gilgamesh was lost until:
It has never been "lost"
It was located in Sargon's dwelling in 1891.
It was found in a cave between the Tigris and Euphrates
archaeologists excavated Ashurbanipal's library
11
A gleaner is
a harvester
a kinsman
collects grain from harvesters
digs holes for seedlings
12
Which is not a theme of "The Rubaiyat"?
actions speak louder than words
carpe diem
the inevitability of death
the fleeting nature of time
13
The Egyptian Book of the Dead was written
as a religious text to honor one specific god
a book a person should read before death
to serve as a "travel guide" to navigate the Underworld
a list of family and friends one meets in the afterlife
14
Wordsworth's perspective of immortality is that:
Adults, being older, are closer to the eternal than youth.
No one has returned from the dead = no conclusions.
Teenagers are most interested in the topic of immortality.
Children are closer to the eternal than adults.
15
"The Fisherman and the Jinnee" was supposedly created by:
King Harun al-Rashid to outline his reign.
Princess Shaharazad to avoid execution.
Aladdin to recount people's lives.
King Yunan to tell the story.
16
Mesopotamia is located in modern day
Egypt
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Israel
17
The poem "Your Love, Dear Man, Is As Lovely to Me" includes which type of figurative language?
imagery
catalog
simile
personification
18
All of the following are similarities between the flood stories except:
The plot included birds that went searching for land
Each piece included someone designated to build an ark
the floods were initiated for the same reason
Floods destroyed the inhabitants in both stories
19
All of the following groups were polytheistic except:
The Egyptians
The Hebrews
The Sumerians
The Babylonians
20
"The Fisherman and the Jinnee" is
a frame story
a folk tale
All of the above
one of the most famous pieces of Arabic prose
21
Unlike Mesopotamian kings, Egyptian pharaohs were referred to as
divine rulers
Sultans
gods
lawmakers
22
The main difference between biblical and epic heroes is
Epic heroes overcome great obstacles; B. heroes do not
B. heroes are underdogs and epic heroes are flawless
the covenant of God assists B. heroes; gods assist epic h.
The epic hero goes on a journey; epic heroes never do
23
The Epic of Gilgamesh is:
a traditional folk story
about an epic hero who finds immortality
one of the oldest pieces of literature known today
a story that contains every characteristic of an epic
24
Mesopotamia means:
"in the middle of the waters"
"the land between the two rivers"
"in the middle of Meso and Tamia"
"flat, arid, dry land"
25
At the resolution of the story, what happens to the Jinnee?
The jinnee kills the fisherman.
The jinnee grants the fisherman two wishes.
He's thrown back into the sea.
The fisherman releases him.
26
All of the following are differences between Gilgamesh and Enkidu except
Enkidu thinks Humbaba does not deserve mercy; Gilgamesh does
Enkidu seeks immortality; Gilgamesh does not
Enkidu is marked for death by the gods; Gilgamesh is spared
The king is civilized; Enkidu is from the wilderness
27
Of the list below, The Epic of Gilgamesh contains which epic convention?
The poem involves a hero who embarks on a long journey.
It contains many extended similes.
It begins with an invocation to a muse.
It includes a catalog, or a long list of warriors.
28
The god Gilgamesh implores for help in his battle against Humbaba:
Adad
Shamash
Enkidu
Enlil
29
One similarity between Gilgamesh and "The Fisherman and the Jinnee" is:
A serpent is involved in both.
They are both noted for their strong usage of irony.
They are both epics.
They are both Arabic pieces of literature.
30
There will be a quote identification section on the test. Yes or No?
Ugh. Seriously?
Mary had a little lamb.
Yes. We will have to state source of 10 quotes.
No.
31
The speaker's illness in "I Think I'll Go Home and Lie Very Still" is:
lovesickness
doubt
despair.
sadnesss
32
T/F: The test will have 40 multiple choice, 10 quote identification, and one 10 pt. essay.
False
True
33
The Book of Ruth is noted as a Hebrew
folk tale
frame story
short story
epic
34
Which is not a characteristic of Persian culture?
a focus on the role of fate and predesitination
following the "straight and narrow"
a belief in polytheism
strong spiritual beliefs
35
All of the following are archetypes in the Book of Genesis except
the tree of life
the damsel in distress
good vs. evil
the serpent
36
"The Book of Ruth" is a story of acceptance because
Ruth is welcomed to Bethlehem despite her ethnicity
Orpah deals with the death of her two sons
Elimilech accepts Naomi into his family
Boaz accepts Ruth's kids as his own
37
A recurring theme in many cultures is:
quest
motif
archetype
epic
38
All is true of "The Rubaiyat" except:
It follows AABA rhyme scheme.
It incorporates imagery and metaphor.
It was written in iambic pentameter.
The poem includes a title that contains concrete language.
39
Which of the following is not a pillar of Islam?
Perform acts of charity
Fast during the month of Ramadan
Go to Mecca at least two times in one's lifetime
Turn toward Mecca and pray five times a day
40
There will be an essay question on the test.
Yes! It will be worth 1,000,000 points.
Absolutely not.
Yes! It will be worth 10 points.
For real?

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