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Ancient East Finals Review
Ancient East Finals Review
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"The Epic of Gilgamesh", "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam", and "A Dialogue of a Man with His Soul"
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1
What does the snake in "Gilgamesh" symbolize
Evil
God
The devil
Goodness
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This story addresses the abstract concept of death. What figure of speech is used for this?
Synecdoche
Apostrophe
Allusion
hyperbole
3
In "Dialogue of Man w/ Soul", what is the author's view towards death?
He is fearful of it
He is looking forward to it
He believes it will be painful and sad
He thinks that it will be like coming home
4
Is Gilgamesh an Epic Hero?
Yes
I am Epic!
No
Sometimes
5
What does "Gilgamesh" reflect about Ancient East society
They are polygamous
They fear death
They despise snakes
They value strength in their heroes
6
What literary devices are used in "Gilgamesh"?
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
Allusion
Apostrophe
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Where does this Poem take place?
Egypt
Persia
Mesopotamia
Greece
8
What is one overall theme that Gilgamesh is displaying?
Death is unavoidable
Don't let snakes near your fruit
Love is foolish
Don't always take the easy road
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What is the general mood of "Dialogue of Man w/ Soul?"
Foreboding/Depressing
rebellious
Happy/Joyful
Angry
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In "Dialogue of Man w/ soul", what do the Potter and the pottery symbolize?
The Devil
A father and his sons
God and humans
Nothing, it is meant literally
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Are
all
the characters in the Rubaiyat scared of death?
yes
No
