Why did Brutus join the conspiracy?

He believed that Caesar would become a tyrant

What was Brutus' motive for killing Caesar?

He thought Caesar would become a tyrant

What is the purpose of the Tyger in the poem, "The Tyger"?

It is symbolic of the struggle between good and evil

What was the Romantic style of writing?

Focus on the purity in Nature, Emphasize emotion, individualism & glorification of the past

Why are the citizens of Rome in the street at the beginning of the play?

Welcome Caesar back after defeating Pompey's forces

A poem of serious reflection, typically about death

What was the Romantic Period?

Emphasized individualism, glorification of the past & nature, A literary, artistic, and stylistic movement in the 1800's

What does the archangel come to regard about Heaven and Hell?

Hell is better because he is in charge there

What is a major theme shared between the works of Doctor Faustus and Frankenstein?

They seek knowledge that they should not possess

What is Paradise Lost?

An epic poem in blank verse by John Milton, A poem about Adam and Eve and their disobedience to God

Who was Elizabeth Lavenza in Frankenstein?

Used to make a point about marriage, Adopted by the Frankensteins

What was ONE theme in Frankenstein?

The "noble savage" theory, The "doppelganger effect"

What is the King James Bible?

An English translation of the Bible for the Anglican Church, Uses literary devices, rhyming couplets, and excellent style, Considered literature because it portrays human experience

What is the purpose of the inclusion of the cottagers in Frankenstein?

They provided an example of human society

Who is Doctor Faustus?

A renaissance man who paid the Medieval price for being one, Summoned a devil and sold his soul in exchange for power

A rhyming, 14 line poem in iambic pentameter

A simple song, having a few stanzas and a romantic theme

What does Octavius plan to do to Brutus's troops after the battle?

Capture and recruit them for his army

A type of poem that has the theme of "seize the day"

An English poet who wrote Paradise Lost

In Paradise Lost, what brings death into the world?

Eating the fruit of the forbidden tree

What was the basis of humanist thought?

Education can create a moral person

What is the basic chronological order of Victor's story?

Creature created, lives near cottagers, it kills William

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1
Why did Brutus join the conspiracy?
He was told by a soothsayer that he must do it
He believed it would only succeed with him in on it
He was forced to do so by his peers
He believed that Caesar would become a tyrant
2
Which two poets launched the Romantic Period?
Wordsworth and Coleridge
Blake and Coleridge
Keats and Coleridge
Byron and Shelley
3
What was Brutus' motive for killing Caesar?
He was forced to do so by his fellow senators
It was foretold by a soothsayer that he must do it
He was jealous of his power
He thought Caesar would become a tyrant
4
Who tries to persuade Caesar not to go to the senate?
Portia
Brutus
Calpurnia
Decius
5
What is the purpose of the Tyger in the poem, "The Tyger"?
It allows the author to ask rhetorical questions
It represents the realism of nature
Its beauty contradicts its ferocity
It is symbolic of the struggle between good and evil
6
What was the Romantic style of writing?
Focus on the purity in Nature
Denounced self-reliance and focused on bringing faith back
Emphasize emotion, individualism & glorification of the past
Focused on Medieval rather than the classical styles
7
Why are the citizens of Rome in the street at the beginning of the play?
Protest the government
Welcome Caesar back after defeating Pompey's forces
A celebration to honor the gods during the month of June
Protest the death of Caesar
8
What is an Elegy?
A type of Bible verse
A poem that in includes the poet's thoughts
A poem of serious reflection, typically about death
A poem about nature, that includes allusions to the Bible
9
Who focused on the relationship between moral goodness and authority?
Pico Della Mirandola
Machiavelli
Faustus
Erasmus
10
Why did the conspirators want Brutus to join their cause?
Cinna requested he join
He was very wealthy
He was very strong and could kill Caesar when needed
He was an honorable senator
11
What was the Romantic Period?
A political movement that called for a new world order
Emphasized individualism, glorification of the past & nature
A literary, artistic, and stylistic movement in the 1800's
Emphasized love as the basis of everything
12
What gives the poem, "The Tyger" symmetry?
The use vivid imagery
The use of repetition
The speaker's confusion
The use of descriptive terms
13
Who was, "A Renaissance man who had to pay the medieval price for being one."
Erasmus
Faustus
Machiavelli
Pico Della Mirandola
14
What does the archangel come to regard about Heaven and Hell?
Hell is better because he is in charge there
He wants to live in Heaven again
He thinks both are equal
He does not come to a conclusion
15
What is a major theme shared between the works of Doctor Faustus and Frankenstein?
They desire power and fortune
They seek knowledge that they should not possess
They directly challenge God
They are driven mad by their pride
16
What is Paradise Lost?
An epic poem in blank verse by John Milton
A poem about Adam and Eve and their disobedience to God
A short story about the adventures of 2 disciples of Jesus
A paradise that has been lost
17
What is the meaning of Mephistopheles quote, "heaven is not so fair/As thou or any man"
The fall of Satan caused heaven to lose much of its beauty
God made Eden to be more fair than the heavens
God does not want man to worship the heavens
God made the heavens for man
18
Who was Elizabeth Lavenza in Frankenstein?
Used to make a point about marriage
The creature's lover
Alludes to a character in the Bible
Adopted by the Frankensteins
19
Who organized the conspiracy?
Brutus
Casca
Cinna
Cassius
20
The quote, "the deadly weight yet hanging around my neck" alludes to...?
The Greek myth of Prometheus
Rime of the Ancient Mariner
The Bible
Paradise Lost
21
What was ONE theme in Frankenstein?
Judgement and natural hate of the unknown
The struggle between creator and created
The "noble savage" theory
The "doppelganger effect"
22
What was unusual about the river Alph in "Kubla Kahn"?
It is blood red
It went underground
It cures the sick
It never moves
23
What is the King James Bible?
An English translation of the Bible for the Anglican Church
A collection of poetry mocking organized religion
Uses literary devices, rhyming couplets, and excellent style
Considered literature because it portrays human experience
24
What term by Machiavelli defined his idea that a prince was acquire a "flexible disposition"
Moral education
Virtù
Fortuna
Power
25
What is the purpose of the inclusion of the cottagers in Frankenstein?
They represent the struggles of the poor
They teach the value of material possession
They show acceptance and love in a world of fear and hate
They provided an example of human society
26
Who is Doctor Faustus?
A writer of poetry and educational pamphlets
A renaissance man who paid the Medieval price for being one
Summoned a devil and sold his soul in exchange for power
A character in Frankenstein
27
What is a sonnet?
A rhyming musical verse of 12 lines or less
A rhyming, 14 line poem in iambic pentameter
A nature-themed poem
An 18 line poem in iambic pentameter
28
What is a ballad?
A Bible verse that is usually in song
A poem with the rhyme scheme ABAB
A simple song, having a few stanzas and a romantic theme
A type of poem that includes references to love and nature
29
Why does Cassius die?
He is poisoned
Octavius' men kill him
He was ambushed by Antony
He was given misinformation
30
What does Octavius plan to do to Brutus's troops after the battle?
Sacrifice them to the gods
Capture and recruit them for his army
Enslave them to work on a new palace
Kill them all
31
Was Brutus wise in sparing Antony's life?
Yes
No
32
What is Carpe Diem?
A book that includes many allusions to Greek mythology
The latin word for, "a good poet"
A type of poem that has the theme of "seize the day"
The latin word for, "the sun rises"
33
Who is John Milton?
A French writer who wrote the play, Doctor Faustus
A poet who wrote a collection of poems titled, "To my Love"
A poet who kickstarted the Romantic Era
An English poet who wrote Paradise Lost
34
What does Brutus say because of Cassius' death?
"I will slay thy killer"
"My hour is come"
"He was a friend"
"He was the noblest Roman"
35
What is the purpose of Titinius' remark, "The sun of Rome has set?
It was his eulogy for Caesar's death
It was an allusion to a Roman myth
It was his eulogy for Cassius
It was foreshadowing the fall of Rome
36
In Paradise Lost, what brings death into the world?
The fall of Satan
The archangel's sin
God's wrath
Eating the fruit of the forbidden tree
37
Which of the seven deadly sins are most responsible for Faustus's fate?
Pride
Sloth
Wrath
Gluttony
38
Both Cassius and Brutus did not see Caesar refuse the crown but they...?
Plotted how to assassinate him if he did
Were told about it
Dreamed he did so
Advised him to do so
39
What was the basis of humanist thought?
Human nature was sinful and needed redemption
Humanity could only be saved from sin by the grace of God
Only the Bible held God's revelation to humanity
Education can create a moral person
40
What is the basic chronological order of Victor's story?
Creature created, lives near cottagers, it kills William
Victor meets Walton, creates the creature, William is killed
Victor creates the creature, chases after him, William dies
Creature runs away, lives near the cottagers, kills William

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