Why does the queen ask the king not to kill the knight in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"?

Thinks justice will be better served if he learns a lesson.

How do two of the rioters decide to increase their share of the gold?

stab eht other rioter upon his return

Lakeside Manor is a wonderful new community on Lake Winchester.What's the best logical support?

A survey listed it 1st in terms of location, amenities &cost

If you were reading this passage from Beowulf aloud, where would you pause?

after each comma, colon, and end punctuation mark

Which would you not include in a summary of Morte d'Arthur?

The hermit who buries Arthur was once Bishop of Canterbury.

In a persuasive essay or speech, which sentence would make the strongest emotional appeal?

... a symbol of freedom that proudly welcomes immigrants.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic?

It uses plain, straightforward language.

What si the target of Swift's satire when the king refuses the tech to make gunpowder?

the inhumanity of modern warfare

Which topic would be most suitable for a college-application essay or another reflective essay?

your experience in preserving a neighborhood landmark

Alexander Pope's purpose for writing The Rape of the Lock was to

parody the spoiled upper classes

For what reason does the Pardoner usually tell "The Pardoner's Tale"?

He uses it in a sermon to get listeners to give their money.

The image of pages "in love's soft bands,/ Like captives trembling" reinforces the theme that

like the pages, he too is a captive at his beloved's mercy

Which of these statements is an example of understatement?

I can think of no one objection...

Which of the following statements best describes the point Pope makes in The Rape of the Lock?

The rich have too much time & not enough to think about.

What question does the old woman ask the knight after they are married?

Do you want me to be young and faithless or old & faithful?

Which of the following is not an example of direct characterization?

"Children were afraid when he appeared."

Which of the following lines from Beowulf contains an example of a caesura?

"...Burns like a torch. Noo one knows its bottom..."

Why is it accurate to say that "The Pardoner's Tale" is filled with irony?

Its events have unexpected twists.

How does a Spenserian sonnet differ from a Petrarchan sonnet?

Spenserian sometimes has no break between octave & sestet.

Which of the following best describes the speaker's message at the end of "The Seafarer"?

Those who walk with God shall be rewarded.

Paraphrase: All this world's glory seemeth vain to me/& all their shows but shadows, saving she

ALl of the world's honors are of no value without my love

What is Swift's main purpose in the opening paragraphs of "A Modest Proposal"?

to descrbe the misery and extent of poverty in Ireland

Which of these sentences would be most effective in establishing a humorous tone?

The dentist isn't as bad as people imagine.It's worse

Which saying best paraphrases what the Green Knight says to Sir Gawain at the end of the story?

Admit your mistakes and move on.

Which of the following events represents a deviation from the ideals of chivalry?

Sir Gawain keeps the magic girdle.

When you analyze an author's philosophical assumptions, you

draw conclusions about author's stated & unstated beliefs

What is Swift's main purpose in his essay "A Modest Proposal"?

to force the government to help the poor of Ireland

How does recognizing historical context help a reader understand why certain things occur?

It gives the reader clues about the situation.

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1
What element of the passage most clearly suggests that Beowulf is an epic?
the spare,simple langauge
the larger-than-life hero
the setting details
the midline pauses
2
The central theme of Morte d'Arthur involves the
principles of chivalry
consequences of greed
perils of battle
nobility of war
3
Why does the queen ask the king not to kill the knight in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"?
Wants to avoid the loss of another of King Arthur's knights.
She thinks a woman should pass sentence on him.
She wants to make an example of him for other men.
Thinks justice will be better served if he learns a lesson.
4
How do two of the rioters decide to increase their share of the gold?
poison the other rioter upon his return
stab eht other rioter upon his return
turn the third rioter in to the priest
find the original owner of the gold and rob him for more.
5
The Lilliputian wars are a satire on
table manners
political fighting
religious conflict
political instituions
6
Lakeside Manor is a wonderful new community on Lake Winchester.What's the best logical support?
Residents enjoy so many luxuries they feel like Greek gods.
A survey listed it 1st in terms of location, amenities &cost
After a few hours, you will know you want to move there.
There is ample parking for all residents and for guests.
7
The purpose of a caesura in a line of Anglo-Saxon poetry is to
indicate a pause for breaht
provide a metaphorical name for something
remind a scop what to say
mark the four beats in the line
8
If you were reading this passage from Beowulf aloud, where would you pause?
on the caesuras but not at the end of each line
after each comma, colon, and end punctuation mark
only at the middle and end of each line
only after the second and fourth lines
9
Sir Gawain's internal conflict involves his guilt over
accepting the lady's gift
accepting the knight's challenge
disappointing King Arthur
violating the chivalric code
10
What is the Wife of Bath's opinion of holy friars, according to "The Wife of Bath's Tale?"
They are a danger to women.
They are holy men who help all who ask.
They are as useless as the elves.
They are worse than the elves.
11
Which would you not include in a summary of Morte d'Arthur?
The hermit who buries Arthur was once Bishop of Canterbury.
Sir bedivere reluctantly throw's Arthur's sword in the lake.
Arthur has a dream where he is warned to delay his battle.
Both leaders tell their men to charge if a sword is drawn.
12
What characteristic of Old English poetry is illustrated with the phrase "calmly, confidently"?
elegy
assonance
kennings
alliteration
13
In The Rape of the Lock, with what weapon does Belinda defeat the baron?
a cup of coffee
a large pinch of snuff
a candleholder
a pair of scissors
14
In a persuasive essay or speech, which sentence would make the strongest emotional appeal?
...was a gift from France to the American people.
... stands in the harbor near Ellis Island.
... a symbol of freedom that proudly welcomes immigrants.
...draws big crowds, it is wise to book a visit in advance.
15
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic?
It is a story that is told in a serious manner.
It has a hero battling forces that threaten the world order.
It uses elevated language.
It uses plain, straightforward language.
16
What si the target of Swift's satire when the king refuses the tech to make gunpowder?
the folly of the religious schism in Europe
the wisdom of European rulers
the inhumanity of modern warfare
the inability of rulers to accept change
17
Which Anglo-Saxon social/cultural idea has most strongly influenced this passage from Beowulf?
loyalty to one's overlord
courtly behavior
religious faith and teachings
admiration of physical courage
18
The phrase "summer's sentinel," meaning a cuckoo, is an example of
an exile
a kenning
a predicate
a scop
19
Which topic would be most suitable for a college-application essay or another reflective essay?
the Spanish-American War
your experience in preserving a neighborhood landmark
getting high scores on tests
landmarks in your neighborhood
20
A central theme of The Rape of the Lock is
tragedy of romantic love
watchfulness of the angels
pettiness of the nobility
naivete of the very young
21
The prince's request prompts Gulliver to the generalization that all rulers are
petty
stupid
greedy
fickle
22
Alexander Pope's purpose for writing The Rape of the Lock was to
parody the spoiled upper classes
show Belinda as a shallow person
speak out against the rich, and in favor of the poor
expose the absurdity of the card game called omber
23
For what reason does the Pardoner usually tell "The Pardoner's Tale"?
He is a poor may who hopes to win money in a contest.
He uses it in a sermon to get listeners to give their money.
He thinks greed is evil 7 has given his money to the poor.
all of the above.
24
The image of pages "in love's soft bands,/ Like captives trembling" reinforces the theme that
like the pages, he too is a captive at his beloved's mercy
his beloved is cruel
his poetry is not worthy of his beloved
his beloved has won the argument between them
25
Which of the following pairs are the subjects of John Donne's "Song"?
love and death
faith and death
faith and immortality
love and faith
26
Which of these statements is an example of understatement?
I can think of no one objection...
These mothers instead of being able to work...time strolling
The question . . . is how this number shall be provided for.
The number of souls...usually reckoned one million & a half.
27
Which of the following statements best describes the point Pope makes in The Rape of the Lock?
The rich have too much time & not enough to think about.
When all is said and done, the rich don't get along .
The rich are not as intelligent as the poor.
The rich enjoy gossiping and attending card parties
28
What question does the old woman ask the knight after they are married?
Do you want me to be young & rule marriage or old & obey?
Do you want me to be young and faithless or old & faithful?
Do you want me to be young and poor or old and wealthy?
Why do men want young, wealthy wives instead of older wives?
29
One way to identify the form of a Spenserian sonnet is by its
ababbcbcc rhyme scheme
four-beat line and aabb rhyme scheme
unrhymed iambic pentameter
abab bcbc cdcd ee rhyme scheme
30
Which of the following is not an example of direct characterization?
"Children were afraid when he appeared."
"He was an honest worker, good and true..."
"He wore a fustian tunic stained and dark..."
"...His mighty mouth was like a furnace door."
31
Which of the following lines from Beowulf contains an example of a caesura?
"...Hidden evil before hidden evil."
"...Burns like a torch. Noo one knows its bottom..."
"...And struck at the dragon's scaly hide."
"lllAnd golden cups and the glorious banner..."
32
Why is it accurate to say that "The Pardoner's Tale" is filled with irony?
It personifies Death.
It pokes fun at human weakness.
It contains a moral message.
Its events have unexpected twists.
33
For which kind of characterization would an author provide the details mentioned below?
direct and indirect characterization
direct characterization
dramatic characterization
indirect characterization
34
How does a Spenserian sonnet differ from a Petrarchan sonnet?
The Spenserian sonnet contains a different number of lines.
Spenser's sonnets were written as part of a sequence.
The Spenserian sonnet deals with love and the natural world.
Spenserian sometimes has no break between octave & sestet.
35
Which of the following best describes the speaker's message at the end of "The Seafarer"?
The earth no longer flourishes in glory.
Those who walk with God shall be rewarded.
Life at sea is both exhilarating and wearisome.
Gifts of gold for heaven will not redeem a sinful soul.
36
Paraphrase: All this world's glory seemeth vain to me/& all their shows but shadows, saving she
Saving the woman I love is most important.
Achieving worldly success will allow me to save my love
I do not care about the honors of the world,but my love does
ALl of the world's honors are of no value without my love
37
The moral of "The Pardoner's Tale is . . .
Greed is the source of evil.
Old men are unreliable.
Friends should never be trusted.
A promise is a promise.
38
What is Swift's main purpose in the opening paragraphs of "A Modest Proposal"?
He wants to demonstrate his skill in the new form of satire
Wants to convince poor to improve their living conditions
to descrbe the misery and extent of poverty in Ireland
to persuade people that poor children should be slaughtered
39
Which of these sentences would be most effective in establishing a humorous tone?
Even with insurance, the dentist can be very expensive.
I'm in the minority of people who don't mind the dentist.
The dentist isn't as bad as people imagine.It's worse
Going to the dentist now can save you more trouble and money
40
Which saying best paraphrases what the Green Knight says to Sir Gawain at the end of the story?
A leopard never changes his spots.
Live by the sword and die by the sword.
The best is yet to come.
Admit your mistakes and move on.
41
Who is the real traitor in "The Pardoner's Tale"?
the old man
Death
the plague
the three rioters
42
What can the reader infer about the Friar from these lines?
He has aspirations to be a merchant.
He helps others make money.
He is humble and servile.
He will use people for money.
43
Which of the following events represents a deviation from the ideals of chivalry?
King Arthur accepts the Green Knight's challenge.
The Green kngiht reminds Sir Gawain of his promise.
Sir Gawain keeps the magic girdle.
Sir Gawain takes the Green Knight's ax.
44
When you analyze an author's philosophical assumptions, you
analyze the rhme and meter of the piece
draw conclusions about author's stated & unstated beliefs
note the author's use of figurative language and images
divide a text into four parts
45
What does this line mean?
He is hungry.
He has intelligence.
He is not trustworthy.
He has sharp claws.
46
Which of the following best summarizes the theme of Beowulf?
Wickedness cannot be defeated.
Might makes right.
Valor will triumph.
Brains are superior to brawn.
47
The battle between King Arthur & Sir Mordred is similar to other legends of the time because
it is historically accurate
it is not realistic
its heroes fight nobly
it presents death solely in an idealized, spiritual manner
48
What is Swift's main purpose in his essay "A Modest Proposal"?
to encourage the poor to improve their living conditions
to force the government to help the poor of Ireland
for people to consider his plan as a solution to poverty
to demonstrate his skill in the new form of satire
49
Which of the following best describes the overall feeling that Pope meant to convey?
pitying
satiric but angry
bitterly disappoitned
affectionately mocking
50
How does recognizing historical context help a reader understand why certain things occur?
It requires readers to use a dictionary to find meanings.
It shows the reader how important spelling and grammar are.
It gives the reader clues about the situation.
It helps readers restate the poem in their own words.
51
In the story of dispute between Big-Endians & Little-Endians, the objects of Swift's satire are
triviality and pettiness
arrogance and pomposity
ignorance and superstition
religion and principle
52
Chaucer uses the pilgrimage primarily as a device to
emphasize the characters' religious aspirations
describe the rigors of medieval life
frame the stories told by individual characters
create a vivid and realistic setting
53
In an essay, the thoughts and feelings that are expressed are those of the
author
topic
poet
protagonist
54
What question does the queen ask the knight in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"
Why do men and women not agree on their roles/
What must a man do to earn a woman's love?
What kind of husband do most women want?
What do all women desire above everything?
55
Judging from the summary below into what subcategory of literature, does the work seem to fall?
allegory
frame story
elegy
pastoral
56
An essay is best described as a
short dramatic piece on ambition
a short prose piece on a specific topic
short prose piece about nature
a brief monologue on a strong emotion
57
Based on this summary, which archetype does "The Pardoner's Tale" explore?
the pain of exile
punishment for evil deeds
star-crossed lovers
a heroic quest against all odds
58
What theme does Chaucer convey in the Prologue to The Canterbury Tales?
the conflicts inherent in society
the infinite variety of human nature
the pitfalls of sensual pleasure
the basic evil of mankind
59
In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, why does Sir Gawain volunteer to fight the Green Knight?
He wants to protect the queen.
wants to settle an old dispute he has with the Green Knight.
He wants to prove that the Green Knight is not real.
He wants to protect the honor of his king & fellow knights.
60
The message that the speaker of Spenser's Sonnet 75 wishes to convey to his love is that
he will love her for eternity.
hishis verse will immortalize their love.
the pleasures of love must end with death.
the pleasure of love is worth its suffering.
61
What does the knight do after hearing the queen's question and leaving her presence?
searches for the old woman to get her advice
searches all over & asks every woman he sees for the answer
leaves teh kingdom and tries to find a safe place to hide
goes to prison because he could not answer the question
62
What does the speaker of "The Wanderer" seem to miss most?
religion
material posessions
adventure
companionship
63
What is Addison's main topic of discussion in "The Aims of The Spectator"
the goals of a periodical
vice and folly
the role of philosophy
the occupations of women
64
Based on the details in "The Pardoner's Tale"summary, what can you infer about the 3 young men?
They come from the highest ranks of medieval society.
They come from feuding families.
They are sinners.
They are loyal friends.
65
In "Song," the lines 'Yesternight the sun went hence/And yet is here today' are
an allusion
a metaphysical conceit
irony
a paradox
66
Which of the following parts of Morte d'Arthur involves an element of the supernatural?
King Arthur's campaign against Sir Lancelot.
the death of Sir Lucan the Butler
the catching of King Arthur's sword
Sir bediverre's decision to stay with the hermit
67
Why does Swift use terms like breeders, males, & females when talking about poor of Ireland?
to imply that they are considered less than human
to show respect for them
to be as exact as possible
to show that he is a scientist
68
What do both Gulliver's pocket perspective glass & his spectacles symbolize?
increased insight
imperfect vision
inaccurate perception
intellectual armor
69
What does Addison say readers of The Spectator can hope to learn from his essays?
useful ideas & sound opinions they can use in conversation
sports statistics and entertainment news
information about the best financial investments of the day
details about the latest sensational crime

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