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1
What belief is implied in the “old gentleman’s” statement that it is “impossible for any woman…to have the genius of shp
Women are uneducated therefore ignorant
Women are intellectually superior to men
Women are intellectually inferior to men
The statement is ambiguous
2
"He also told a lady who applied to him for information that cats do not as a matter of fact go to heaven.." what tone?
pathos to appeal to the emotions of her readers
religious justification
sensory details to appeal to the reader
verbal irony to make fun of misguided beliefs within her patriarchal societ
3
For Beowulf, the price of this last victory will be great” is an example of which literary device?
Kenning
Hyperbole
Caesura
Metaphor
4
"Keeper of warriors” is an example of which literary device?
Simile
Hyperbole
Kenning
Caesura
5
The expression “tiger sun” is an example of which literary device?
simile
personification
metaphor
figurative language
6
What is the poet describing in the last two lines?
sunrise in the jungle
moonrise
a tiger attaching an animal
an argument
7
Words such as “feud”, “savage”, “shadow of death” and “stalked” help the writer create a mood of...
Gloomy
Cheerful
Melancholy
Romatic
8
"...never heard before of a ship so well furbished with battle tackle no wise man in hall..." what literary device?
Alliteration
Metaphor
Assonance
Hyperbole
9
“Wife- beating,” I read, “was a recognized right of man, and was practiced without shame by high as well as low" context
Women are in a superior position in society
Men are dominant and abusive to women
Men and women are viewed as equals
Women have equal rights and opportunities
10
Which of the following statements best describes the religious quality(ties) of “Beowulf”?
The text relies mostly on references to pagan rituals and powers
The test is based upon Biblical stories and references
Religion is irrelevant to the text
The text blends both Christian and pagan
11
The author of Beowulf is...
Beowulf
Shakespeare
The King of Germany
unknown
12
Which of the following excerpt from the text contains an example of a kenning?
“I sailed away with sorrowful heart, over wintry seas/seeking a gold-lord”
“This tale is true, and mine”
“I believe in your words; I trust your friendship"
“They gave thanks to God for their easy crossing”
13
What is the tone "I say that the Geats/ Could do no better, find no man better/Suited to be king is Beowulf"
Confused
Ardent
Absurd
Assertive
14
Whale-road is what literary device?
simile
kenning
metaphor
apposition
15
Section IV: “Night Clouds” by Amy Lowell. What is the writer describing in this poem?
a rainy night
partly cloudy dawn
midday on the ocean
morning in the jungle
16
What are the white mares?
clouds
waving trees
stars
statues
17
“keeping the bloody feud Alive, seeking no peace, offering/No truce, accepting no settlement,” show what mood?
Calm
Cold
Threatening
Flirty
18
How does Grendel feel about his raids upon King Hrothgar’s people?
He loves them
He's friends with them
He hates them and makes him feel alone
19
Which of the following does NOT describe the time of the Anglo-Saxon period?
Ignorance
Barbarism
Romaticism
Violence
20
Which of the following best describes the writer’s tone in this poem?
insightful
playful
introspective
solemn
