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1
__________________ is a long narrative poem that celebrates a hero’s deeds.
An epic
Wyrd
Wergild
A kenning
2
Simon suggests, "Maybe there is a beast…Maybe it’s only us” (Golding 86). This is an example of
personification.
theme.
foreshadowing.
imagery.
3
The
_________________
is the main characterin a literary work who changes throughout thestory.
antagonist
dynamic character
flat character
protagonist
4
Which family member did Elizabeth I execute for the crime of treason?
Henry VIII
James I
Mary Stuart
Anne Boleyn
5
Which of the following
IS NOT
a trait of an epic hero?
Performing courageous and superhuman deeds.
Being a skilled craft/tradesman.
Often stands alone in battle.
Being a natural leader of others
6
In
Lord of the Flies
, what does the conch symbolize?
A sign from the world of the grownups
The ability to see one's self
Order and civilization
Reminders of the outside world
7
What is the format of a citation sandwich?
Summarize a quote, use a transition, explain the novel
Use a topic sentence, cite textual evidence, analyze
Begin with textual evidence, use a topic sentence, summarize
Use a transition, analyze a character, explain the novel
8
Who/what was Sutton Hoo?
A scriptorium where poems were written down.
A ship full of buried treasures.
The name given to dragons on the front of ships.
A barbaric leader of the Celtic people.
9
Which statement is
untrue
about the Works Cited page?
All citations made in your paper must match the Works Cited.
All entries should be double spaced, without skipping lines.
Sources are listed in alphabetical order.
The title “Works Cited” should be bolded or italicized.
10
What are reoccurring patterns, characters, & storylines that are present throughout literature?
Epics
Epic heroes
Hero's journeys
Archetypes
11
Once Jack has his own camp, what do he and the others raid Ralph's camp for?
Food
Water
Fire
Shelter
12
_________________ is the central idea or message in a work of literature.
Irony
Symbolism
Theme
Allegory
13
Which of the following
WAS NOT
a famous writer of the Renaissance?
William Shakespeare
William Wordsworth
Phillip Sydney
Edmund Spenser
14
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
did Jack order to be tied up and beaten?
Samneric
Piggy
Percival
Wilfred
15
What is another word for scop?
Thane
Monk
Leader
Bard
16
Which monarch’s death signaled the end of the Tudor dynasty?
Elizabeth I
Henry VIII
Mary Stuart
James I
17
Which character(s) in
Lord of the Flies
claimed to have seen a beast with claws and teeth?
Simon
Samneric
Jack and Piggy
Ralph
18
Why does Grendel's mother attack Herot?
She is embarassed that Grendel lost the fight.
She is hungry and needs to feed.
She wants to establish her dominance.
She wants to avenge her son's death.
19
What is considered to be the most monumental prose achievement of the English Renaissance?
Astrophel and Stella
The Faierie Queen
The King James Bible
History of the World
20
Why were dragons important in Anglo-Saxon religion?
The dragon was the embodiment of goodness in people.
They allowed warriors to achieve everlasting fame and glory.
They were a symbol of one’s comitatus.
They were consideredthe protectors of the treasure.
21
When did the English Renaissance begin?
14th Century
13th Century
16th Century
15th Century
22
Which language was promoted by King Alfred of Wessex (Alfred the Great)?
Scandanavian
Danish
Old English
Latin
23
How does Jack overthrow Ralph's authority?
He kills a pig and the boys decide to vote him as chief.
He claims he won't play with Ralph and goes off on his own.
He gets the others to vote Ralph out of office.
He tells the others that he's the oldest, so he is chief.
24
What is the purpose of a literary analysis?
to carefully examine an author and their history.
take your own personal opinions & answer the prompt.
to identify and define literary elements in within a story.
to identify and evaluate the purpose of the writing process.
25
The Renaissance was a flowering of literary, artistic and intellectual development.
True
False
26
What do the boys use to light the first fire?
They used Piggy's glasses.
They used two sticks that were rubbed together.
They used a lighter from their belongings.
They used flint and grass.
27
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Redo
Reapply
Rebirth
Repeat
28
Who says that the beast can't exist since he's been everywhere on the island & hasn't seen it?
Jack
Piggy
Simon
Ralph
29
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
was the leader of the choir?
Jack
Maurice
Ralph
Robert
30
What type of tragic hero is Beowulf considered to be?
Supernatural
Archetypal
Rational
Villainous
31
What does Ralph do to betray Piggy when they first arrive on the island?
He tells the others that Piggy lives with his Auntie.
He tells the others Piggy's nickname.
He tells the others that Piggy has "ass-mar."
He tells the others that Piggy is overweight.
32
English influenced the cultural heritage of the United States through
trading policies,regulations, and exchange rates.
language, literature,and law.
climate, landscape,and geography.
political analysts,consultants, and humorists.
33
What causes Grendel to initially attack Herot?
He can hear the men singing and celebrating.
He is hungry and wants to feast.
He has a vendetta against Hrothgar.
The men attacked him and he's seeking revenge.
34
A(n) ________________ is a special type of metaphor.
kenning
alliterative phrase
stock epithet
epic
35
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
threw rocks at the littluns & kicked over sandcastles?
Jack
Robert
Maurice
Roger
36
Henry VIII requested an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and it was declined.
False
True
37
Situational irony occurs when
the outcome of a story teaches a moral lesson.
the author gives hints of events to occur later in the plot.
the protagonist is pitted against the antagonist.
The outcome is inconsistent with what is expected.
38
The purpose of a topic sentence is to
state the purpose of the essay as a whole.
allow the writer to express opinions on the topic.
state what will be discussed in the paragraph.
present any new subjects written about in the essay.
39
Which types of allegories are used in
Lord of the Flies
?
Religious, political, and psychological
Political, biblical, and parallel
Fable, traditional, and psychological
Historical, religious, and fable
40
Whenwriting a literary analysis, which of the following
must
be included in the introduction?
The author’s name and book title
The publication date of the work
Figurative language and imagery
Major plot points and information
41
Henry VIII was know for executing his wives.
False
True
42
How does Beowulf injure Grendel during their fight?
He stabs him with a magical sword.
He tears his leg off.
He rips his arm off.
He binds his limbs together and breaks them.
43
What is plagiarism?
Using evidence to support important points in an essay.
Using print/electronic sources as support for ideas.
Taking someone's words/ideas & calling the work your own.
Duplicating an essay & turning it in on multiple occasions.
44
Which of the following is the correct the definition of conflict?
The way one or more characters address another character.
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
A tool used by writers to develop the outcome of a story.
The heigtened action of a story's plot.
45
HATMAT is an acronym that stands for
Hook, atten.getter, title, main character, a summary, thesis
Help, attract, transition, modify, analysis, & thinking.
Hook, attract, marking, analysis, and thinking.
Help, atten. getter, transition, main idea, analysis, thesis
46
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
suggests calling a meeting and making a list of names?
Simon
Piggy
Jack
Ralph
47
The
_________________
opposes or goesagainst the main character in a literary work.
protagonist
antagonist
static character
flat character
48
After the Romans evacuated their troops, what was Britain left with?
a strong army.
a system of roads and architecture.
a strong, centralized government of its own.
Italian as its official language.
49
Why were Anglo-Saxon poets honored in society?
They were wise due to reading great books.
The also worked as great warriors.
They preserved heroic deeds in the society's memory.
The worked as priests and scribes.
50
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
believed his father would rescue the boys?
Ralph
Simon
Piggy
Jack
51
Who/what kills Beowulf?
A dragon
An invading army
His army
Grendel's mother
52
Turnitin.com provides writers with
online plagiarism detection and help.
help with synthesis and analysis of essay topics.
an opportunity to find quotes and support.
a place to read and understand citations.
53
Wergild means
Wednesday.
life price.
faith.
bard.
54
When do scholars believe that the
Beowulf
text was written?
4th-5th Century A.D.
1st-2nd Century A.D.
7th-8th Century A.D.
2nd-3rd Century A.D.
55
What does Wiglaf do immediately following his battle with Beowulf and the dragon?
He declines being Beowulf's successor because he's not ready
He makes a speech about the great loyalty of Beowulf's army.
He makes an eloquent speech about loyalty and bravery.
He remembers that he warned Beowulf of his army's cowardice.
56
Why did bards sing the words to poems?
Singing was considered as important as hunting and fishing.
They were performed in theaters for audiences.
It helped bards to remember the stories and pass them down.
They were unable to speak them publicly.
57
What is a deus ex machina?
A long narrative poem that celebrates a hero's deeds.
An unexpected device or character that resolves a situation.
A poeticdevice of importance to Anglo-Saxon writers.
An inconsistency between appearance and reality.
58
In
Beowulf
, what was the main importance of halls like Herot?
They were used to house travelers and visiting royalty.
The were used for special celebrations.
The allowed kings to show off artifacts they had collected.
They were a place used to conduct funerals and burials.
59
__________________ is defined as the time and place, or where and when, the action occurs.
<p>Setting</p>
Mood
Plot
Theme
60
__________________ life was dominated by close allegiances between leaders and their followers.
Roman
Celtic
Viking
Anglo-Saxon
61
Henry VIII was NEVER able to produce a male heir.
False
True
62
__________________ the general emotional response that a reader feels when reading.
Tone
Mood
Theme
Irony
63
What does the translated word "Beezlebub" mean?
Evil
Control
Demonic figure
Jesus Christ
64
What is the correct order for the heading of your paper in MLA Format?
Your name, date, teacher’s name, class title
Your name, teacher’s name, date, class title
Your name, teacher’s name, class title, date
Your name, class title, teacher’s name, date
65
Which example below is a traditional & honorable burial method conducted during Beowulf's time?
Beheading a body and burying it in a cemetery.
Placing a body in a ship with treasures & burning it at sea.
Contorting a body in strange positions before burial.
Being buried face down, below a ship's deck.
66
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
mysteriously disappeared after arriving on the island?
The boy with the mulberry colored birthmark
Simon
Roger
Percival
67
Why does Beowulf agree to slay Grendel?
He wants to prevent Grendel from attacking Norway.
He wants a reward of buried treasure.
He wants to enhance his father's reputation as a warrior.
He wants to save Hrothgar and the Danes.
68
Great Britain was invaded and settled by all of the following
EXCEPT
Normans
Romans
Vikings
Greeks
69
What does the Lord of the Flies symbolize?
The wisdom of Piggy
Evil on the island
The Garden of Eden
Power and control
70
_________________ is the use of an object to represent something larger than itself.
Allegory
Propaganda
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
71
A(n) _________________ is a story with two meanings: one literal and one symbolic.
archetype
propaganda piece
conflict
allegory
72
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
"talks" to the beast in the clearing?
Jack
Simon
Percival
Ralph
73
Which choice is most true about Anglo-Saxon religion?
It had much in common with the beliefs of Christianity.
It emphasized the worship of gods associated with the home.
It encouraged ethics and earthly values such as bravery.
It focused on an optimistic, cheerful outlook on life.
74
_________depends on the speech, thoughts, effect, actions, and looks to understand a character.
Imagery
Conflict
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
75
What does Beowulf express while he is dying?
Fear that his kingdom will crumble after his death.
A desire for respect and pride for protecting his people.
Bitterness because his soldiers deserted him.
Affection and longing for his family and children.
76
____________________is when the author or narrator tells the reader what a character is like.
Dynamic characterization
Round Characterization
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
77
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
is almost killed in the mock pig hunt?
Robert
Maurice
Wilfred
Roger
78
What happened when Jack tried to kill his first pig?
He was injured by the pig's tusks.
He paused and missed his opportunity.
He remembered his training as a prefect and used it.
He was interrupted by Ralph's protests to let it go.
79
___________________ the emotional qualityof the words that the author has chosen.
Tone
Theme
Imagery
Mood
80
What does the Anglo-Saxon word "Wyrd" represent?
One's faith/fate in life
The after-life
Great warriors
A warrior's great deeds
