Which themes combine with the theme of misleading appearances to form the central message of “Beauty and the Beast”?

Inner beauty is worth more than outer beauty.

A literary work’s theme is __________.

the central recurring idea of the work

Which of the following is not true of a moral?

It most often appears in novels.

What is the conflict resolution of a story?

how the opposing forces in conflict come to grips with the issues at hand

Which decision does Holmes fell the most guilt about?

Sir Henry’s part in the plan to catch the killer

Which most accurately reflects Watson’s attitude toward Holmes?

He greatly admires Holmes and wishes to earn Holmes’s approval.

When King Gustaf first sees the villagers of Dalecarlia, he stares at them because __________.

they are the finest group of people he has ever seen

According to the text, conflict (in literature) is defined as __________.

the opposition of two or more characters or forces

Which of the following works has an explicit theme?

“Do not go gentle into that good night”

What is the theme of “Do not go gentle into that good night”?

Though perhaps inevitable, death should be feared and fought against.

What distinguishes a universal theme in regards to theme?

Universal themes can be understood by people of all times and places.

Which of the following statements is not true?

Conflict resolution reveals that good will eventually triumph.

Which of the following truths taken from this unit’s readings best qualifies as a universal theme?

Appearances do not always reflect reality.

What two themes frame the message of “When You Are Old”?

the wisdom age can bring and the power of love to see true beauty

Define conflict in literature.

the opposition of two or more characters or forces

What is the theme of “Go Down, Death”?

Believers should not view death without hope because we will be with God

Which of the following best describes the central theme of “Go Down, Death”?

Believers should not view death without hope.

What do the Prince in “Beauty and the Beast” and the speaker in “When You Are Old” have in common?

They both recognize the importance of internal beauty.

What is the central message of “When You Are Old”?

Real love should be cherished lest it be lost.

The three primary types of literary conflict are man against _______, man against ______, and man against _______.

man, himself, a force greater than himself

Which is the most accurate characterization of Dr. John Watson?

intelligent, honorable, reliable, kind

According to the text, what is theme?

the recurring or emerging ideas about the world found in work of literature

When does Beauty realize that she loves the Beast?

when she thinks she has arrived too late to save his life

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Eng I Mid Term Exam Review v. 2024

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This mid-term covers Unit 1 Conflict, Hound of the Baskervilles, and Unit 3 Theme from BJU - Fundamentals of Literature

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1
Hinting at events that will occur later in the story is known as _________.
B. Nace struggles with wanting to conquer the mountain and being careful.
Neither A nor B
A. Because of the loss of his friend Furness on the same mountain,
Both A and B
2
Which themes combine with the theme of misleading appearances to form the central message of “Beauty and the Beast”?
Self-sacrifice is the key to happiness.
True love demands courage.
Inner beauty is worth more than outer beauty.
Wealth is more easily lost than kept.
3
A literary work’s theme is __________.
all of the above
the central recurring idea of the work
summarized near the end of the work
a statement of what the work teaches
4
Which of the following is not true of a moral?
It teaches broad life lessons.
It is the simplest form of theme.
It is an explicit statement of a theme.
It most often appears in novels.
5
Who controls both Laura and Beryl’s behavior behind the scenes?
Selden
Frankland
Barrymore
Stapleton
6
What is the conflict resolution of a story?
the climax of the plot between the antagonist and protagonist
the exposition or starting point where the conflict is introduced
how the opposing forces in conflict come to grips with the issues at hand
7
What literary term describes the time, place, and way of life in which the action of the story occurs?
culture
atmosphere
setting
plot
8
In “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment,” the cut-glass vase on the table contains __________.
wine
water
silver powder
flowers
9
Which decision does Holmes fell the most guilt about?
Lying to Watson about being in London
The shooting death of the hound
The physical assault on Beryl
Sir Henry’s part in the plan to catch the killer
10
After Beauty repeatedly rejects the Beast’s proposal of marriage, the Beast reacts with __________.
sarcasm
anger
indifference
sadness
11
What is the setting of “Robert Louis Stevenson Banks, aka Chimley”?
Alabama
California
Louisiana
Texas
12
Conflicts of man against man or man against a force greater than himself are often termed external.
True
False
13
Which most accurately reflects Watson’s attitude toward Holmes?
He is jealous of Holmes notoriety and hopes to outperform him.
He wishes Holmes had more ambition to become more famous.
He greatly admires Holmes and wishes to earn Holmes’s approval.
He hopes someday to become a close acquaintance with Holmes.
14
The mood or emotion that a reader is supposed to share with the characters of a story is known as __________.
the spirit of times
tone
setting
atmosphere
15
When King Gustaf first sees the villagers of Dalecarlia, he stares at them because __________.
they do not appear to be as industrious as he thinks they should be
they are the finest group of people he has ever seen
the people are unusually small in stature
the poor people are dressed so shabbily
16
According to the text, conflict (in literature) is defined as __________.
the misunderstandings of the two main characters or forces
the clash of two rivals or enemies
the opposition of two or more characters or forces
the constant struggle between good and evil
17
Which of the following works has an explicit theme?
“When You Are Old”
“A Black Man Talks of Reaping”
“Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment”
“Do not go gentle into that good night”
18
Which of the following scenarios exhibits primarily external conflict?
Parson’s choice to not reveal the silver mine
Golubenko’s cowardice
Jerry’s response to the tunnel
Jessie Dark’s investigation
19
What is the theme of “Do not go gentle into that good night”?
Death is not so bad, but just a part of life.
Though perhaps inevitable, death should be feared and fought against.
You should not fight death and just submit to it
20
In the conflict of “Robert Louis Stevenson Banks, aka Chimley,” the protagonist must primarily overcome __________.
the Boutan clan’s anger
his own fear
others’ racial discrimination
his poverty
21
The theme of “Beauty and the Beast” is explicitly stated.
False
True
22
“Beauty and the Beast” is a French __________.
romance
legend
myth
fairy tale
23
The central conflict of “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” is __________.
man against a power greater than himself
man against himself
man against man
man against time
24
Which of these is not a type of irony covered in the text?
situational irony
verbal irony
poetic irony
dramatic irony
25
Sister Caroline sees Death as __________.
a choice
an ending
an enemy
a friend
26
“The Silver Mine” is a story within a story.
True
False
27
What distinguishes a universal theme in regards to theme?
Unversal themes are not any different than other themes.
Universal themes can be understood by people of all times and places.
Universal themes are specific to a particular culture.
28
Which of the following statements is not true?
Conflict resolution reveals that good will eventually triumph.
Conflict resolution can portray victory, defeat, or compromise.
Conflict resolution helps readers understand the author’s ideas.
Conflict resolution reveals how conflict participants try to resolve issues
29
The secondary conflict of “The Duel” is __________.
man vs. a power greater than himself
man vs. himself
man vs. man
man vs. nature
30
The conflict in “Top Man” is __________.
man vs. himself
man vs. a power greater than himself
man vs. man
all of the above
31
Which of the following truths taken from this unit’s readings best qualifies as a universal theme?
Industrialism brings certain disadvantages.
Appearances do not always reflect reality.
Black Americans struggled against discrimination.
32
The primary conflict of “Go Down, Death” is __________.
man vs. nature
man vs. a force greater than himself
man vs. himself
man vs. man
33
What two themes frame the message of “When You Are Old”?
getting old is terrible and you only live once
the wisdom age can bring and the power of love to see true beauty
enjoy your youth and respect your elders
34
Define conflict in literature.
characterization traits like dialogue
time, place, and mood
the opposition of two or more characters or forces
35
What is the theme of “Go Down, Death”?
Believers should not view death without hope because we will be with God
We should fight death until our last breathe.
Death is not an option, so just accept it.
36
Which of the following best describes the central theme of “Go Down, Death”?
Believers should prepare for death by investing in eternal things.
Death is a frightening and ugly thing.
Death comes to us all whether we like it or not.
Believers should not view death without hope.
37
What do the Prince in “Beauty and the Beast” and the speaker in “When You Are Old” have in common?
They have nothing in common.
They both feel unworthy of their loved one’s affection.
They both are in the end rejected by the one they love.
They both recognize the importance of internal beauty.
38
Reader anxiety resulting from an author’s withholding of plot details is termed __________.
suspense
internal conflict
anticipation
foreshadowing
39
In Hawthorne’s story, what object acts as a symbol of lost youth?
the water
the rose
the painting
the butterly
40
What is the central message of “When You Are Old”?
Old age can bring greater wisdom.
Inner beauty is more important than external beauty.
Rejection is painful but instructive.
Real love should be cherished lest it be lost.
41
The three primary types of literary conflict are man against _______, man against ______, and man against _______.
man, nature, God
man, himself, a force greater than himself
himself, nature, a force greater than himself
man, nature, society
42
Which is the most accurate characterization of Dr. John Watson?
eccentric, brilliant, confident
assertive, ambitious, dignified
daring, adventurous, unconventional
intelligent, honorable, reliable, kind
43
According to the text, what is theme?
a way to persuade the readers to do something
the main purpose of why the author wrote the literature
the recurring or emerging ideas about the world found in work of literature
44
Of what does the poet primarily warn his listener in “Do not go gentle into that good night”?
allowing his fame to simply fade away
giving up on his dreams
dying without a struggle
ot fighting for his rights
45
Gaines’s setting in “Robert Louis Stevenson Banks, aka Chimley” heavily influences his characters’ conflicts.
True
False
46
The goal of interpreting elements such as conflict, character, setting, and plot is to discern a story’s theme.
True
False
47
When does Beauty realize that she loves the Beast?
when she sees him for the first time
when she thinks she has arrived too late to save his life
when she sees him in her dream
48
The authorial intent behind a work forms the basis for theme.
False
True
49
Conflicts that occur between a character and his thoughts, emotions, and beliefs are often termed __________.
personal
reflective
internal
spiritual
50
Which of the following is NOT one of Sherlock Holmes’s characteristics?
uses deduction and reasoning
knowledgeable about science
master of disguise
highly empathetic
51
The central conflict of “The Duel” is man against man.
True
False
52
Which idea best relates to the central theme of “The Silver Mine”?
Integrity is important.
Idleness leads to evil conduct.
Wealth has corrupting power
One must reap the consequences of deceit.
53
After finding out that they really are becoming young again, Dr. Heidegger’s guests __________.
insist that Dr. Heidegger drink also
express their gratitude to Dr. Heidegger
refuse to drink any more of the water
impatiently gulp down more of the water
54
A reader begins finding a work’s theme by __________.
reading about the author’s life
relating the story to his own life experience
analyzing the characters and conflicts of the story
deciding whether or not he likes the story
55
Which type of beauty discussed in “Beauty and the Beast” is presented as the most lasting kind?
inner beauty
natural beauty
artificial beauty
external beauty
56
Literature written for entertainment rarely contains themes.
False
True
57
Which sentence below best sums up Bontemps’s main message?
African Americans were finally able to reap the rewards of freedom.
African-American freedmen were allowed to farm only the worst land.
African-American slaves dreaded the grueling labor of harvest.
African Americans were robbed of the rewards due their labors.
58
Which of the following is not true of universal themes?
Universal themes are often found in classic literature.
Universal themes can be understood by people of all backgrounds.
Universal themes are found throughout world literature.
Universal themes are less useful than highly specific themes.
59
In “Miss Hinch,” the protagonist and antagonist are __________.
Jessie Dark and the ticket-chopper
Miss Hinch and the station-house matron
Miss Hinch and the clergyman
Jessie Dark and Miss Hinch
60
What object in “Miss Hinch” is responsible for the revelation of the clergyman’s identity?
religious clothing
beard
hairpin
subway ticket
61
In “Through the Tunnel,” why does Jerry swim through the tunnel?
He thinks he is better than the local boys.
He really is bored with the familiar beach and wants adventure.
He wants to prove that he can master his fear and physical limitations.
He wants to no longer be babied by his mother.
62
In “Through the Tunnel,” Jerry’s struggle is primarily against __________.
himself
the older boys
the ocean
his mother
63
In “The Silver Mine,” who says, “The kingdom is better served with men than with money”?
the parson
Olaf Svärd
Israel Per Persson
King Gustaf
64
Which of the following themes is not explored in “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment”?
Human beings are by nature flawed.
Old age does not guarantee wisdom
Fulfilling fleshy appetites brings temporary pleasure.
Science can reveal only partial truths
65
In “Through the Tunnel,” Jerry struggles mainly against his __________.
mother’s overprotectiveness
personal limitations
desire for friends
lack of a father figure
66
Dr. Heidegger warns his friends not to __________.
believe his story
repeat the sins of their past
argue among themselves
drink the water
67
A moral is a form of implicit theme.
True
False
68
Hinting at events that will occur later in the story is known as _________.
suspense
surprise
foreshadowing
irony
69
The primary conflict of “Top Man” sets __________.
the narrator against Osborn
Osborn against Nace
the climbers against K3
Nace against himself
70
Which type of conflict is the main conflict of “Miss Hinch”?
man vs. man
man vs. nature
man vs. God
man vs. himself
71
According to the text, “A Black Man Talks of Reaping” is an example of __________.
an ancient allusion
an extended metaphor
a political allegory
a modern sonnet
72
In “Top Man,” who is the “top man”? Why?
Osborn shows himself better because he is younger and unafraid
Nace shows himself to be not only the better mountaineer but also wiser
The narrator because he knows that Nace is the best person to guide
73
The primary conflict of “Robert Louis Stevenson Banks, aka Chimley” is external.
False
True

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