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Dante's Inferno INFORMATIONAL SET
Dante's Inferno INFORMATIONAL SET
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1
What is the central idea of Source #3?
Dante's Inferno reflects his experience in exile.
Dante wrote the Inferno to inspire the Protestant Reformation.
Everyone knows some lines from Dante's Inferno.
Dante's Inferno remains an influential work in the Western canon.
2
How does the author of Source #3 most effectively use sources to prove their central idea?
The author includes critical evaluations of Dante's work from the 1300s.
The author references other articles written on Dante's exile.
The author presents contemporary examples to show lasting value.
The author implies a personal familiarity with Dante's philosophical goals.
3
How does the author of Source #3 feel about Dante Alighieri? The author:
holds Dante in high esteem as an artist and philosopher
mocks Dante for putting himself into the text as the hero
determines Dante successfully changed Europe's view of the Catholic church
muses on Dante's contradictory ideas with fascination
4
What is the central idea of Source #2?
Florence was in the wrong to exile Dante.
Dante was able to return to Florence but preferred not to.
Dante is finally welcome in Florence, Italy again.
Florence wants to capitalize on Dante's fame now.
5
Looking at the opening line from Source #2, which word most strongly implies Dante was a victim of the city?
exile
imposed
poet
revoke
6
Source #1 and Source #2 both provide a myriad of biographical details accessible to those unfamiliar with Dante.
True
False
7
What does Source #3 suggest a "Mary Sue" is based on the example from the Inferno?
a character that serves as wish-fulfillment for the author
a character that most authors would wisely avoid
a character that everyone enjoys
a character that represents the author's flaws and struggles
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How does the author order the ideas in Source #1?
Presents details in the order of importance, ending with central idea
Presents the central idea, then elaborates in chronological order
Presents the central idea, then adds contrasting details
Presents a biography entirely in chronological order
9
Based on Source #2, why are critics skeptical of Florence's actions.
Florence primarily desires publicity, not an understanding of Dante's work.
Florence exercises hypocrisy in celebrating Dante but not the other exiles.
Florence plans to present Dante with an honor he didn't earn.
Florence determined to honor Dante without inviting any of his kin.
10
In Source 3, the author writes, "references...end up being rhetorical ammunition", what is meant by the phrase?
Punishment for slights made against one
Elaboration on meaningful ideas
Defense of one's honor
Support of one's critical attacks
