Which is not a theme of "The Rubaiyat"?

actions speak louder than words

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

the floods were initiated for the same reason

The Epic of Gilgamesh was lost until:

archaeologists excavated Ashurbanipal's library

There will be an essay question on the test.

Yes! It will be worth 10 points.

All of the following are differences between Gilgamesh and Enkidu except

Enkidu seeks immortality; Gilgamesh does not

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 pillar of Islam?

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

The Egyptian Book of the Dead was written

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

"the land between the two rivers"

The Epic of Gilgamesh is:

one of the oldest pieces of literature known today

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

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

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

Princess Shaharazad to avoid execution.

Wordsworth's perspective of immortality is that:

Children are closer to the eternal than adults.

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

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

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

It always includes elevated language and meter

All is true of "The Rubaiyat" except:

The poem includes a title that contains concrete language.

The main difference between biblical and epic heroes is

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

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

Ruth is welcomed to Bethlehem despite her ethnicity

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

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