If a character in a novel is given the name of a Biblical figure, it would be reasonable for us to assume that

The character will have similar traits and development

What is the literary canon?

A list of books of the highest literary merit

Why might authors use irony when referencing the Bible or other religious texts?

To highlight the differences between the Bible & the author's work, For satire

Why do fairy tales references have almost universal resonance with readers?

Almost everyone has exposure as kids

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How to Read Lit Like A Pro - Chapters 7, 8, 9

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This quiz covers the following chapters of How to Read Literature like a Professor: 7. ...or the Bible 8. Hanseldee and Greteldum 9. It's Greek to Me

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If a character in a novel is given the name of a Biblical figure, it would be reasonable for us to assume that
The character is genetically related to the figure
The character will have similar traits and development
The character is secretly that Biblical figure waiting to reveal themselves
a complete coincidence has occurred
2
Biblical Allusions can only be found in stories about Jesus or Christianity
False
True
3
If a lost character remarked about leaving a trail of breadcrumbs, it is likely a reference to
Fairy Tales (Hansel & Gretel)
Ice Age 4: Continental Drift
The Bible (Loaves & Fishes)
Greek Mythology (Demeter made some bread)
4
What is the literary canon?
A contraption used by the Byzantine empire to launch Bibles at heathen foes
A plot point from Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse
An index for the relation of one story to real events
A list of books of the highest literary merit
5
Why may a reference to "Hansel & Gretel" be easier to understand than To Kill A Mockingbird for readers who know both?
Hansel & Gretel's connection to the Bible
Hansel & Gretel were in Shrek 2. Atticus Finch was not.
The simplicity
The breadcrumbs
6
The "loss of innocence" in literature is related to what Biblical story?
Adam & Eve
Noah's Ark
Cain & Abel
The Bible 2: Electric Boogaloo
7
Which of these was not covered in the presentation?
Biblical Allusions
References to Mythology
References to Fairy Tales
References to Shakespeare
8
Why might authors use irony when referencing the Bible or other religious texts?
To cram more lit terms down your throat
To highlight the differences between the Bible & the author's work
To insult believers of that religious text
For satire
9
The movie Elf contains Bible references.
False
True
10
The quote below is an example of:
Reference to Mythology
GAH WAIT WHAT! I WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION!
Biblical Allusion
Fairy Tale referencing
11
The only myths of importance are The Iliad & The Odyssey
True
False
12
Of all mythologies, Greek Mythology has
The highest staying power
The most gods
The best stories
the least questionable acts performed by its lightning god.
13
Mythology has an influence on:
Literature
All of the Above
Cinema
Art (illustrated)
14
Why do fairy tales references have almost universal resonance with readers?
Escapism to youth
Magic is awesome
Because of the Theodorean Factor
Almost everyone has exposure as kids
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