In "The Wooden People," Why does Heart of Sky regret making humans?

They are thoughtless and ungrateful

What method does Banzo use to teach Matajuro master swordsmanship?

He attacks Matajuro unexpectedly

What did Ea instruct Unapishtim to tell the other mortals before the flood?

That they would be blessed with rich harvest

Which of the following does not contribute to Valjean’s decision to go to England?

Valjean believes that Marius will take part in the insurrection

Jean Valjean does not run from Javert after taking Marius to his grandfather's home because...

He willingly submits to society's justice

Why did Thebes ignore finding Laius' murderer?

Becauase a Sphinx had besieged the city

A CHARACTER FOIL is...

A character who is meant to be contrasted with another character

When are Marius and Gillenormand finally reconciled?

After Marius recovers from his injuries

What is the best definition of an epic poem?

A poem that centers around a hero or heroic deed

Which of the following solves M-sur-m-’s economic problems?

Madeleine’s manufacturing innovations

An imitation of a work literature for amusement or instruction

What is the best definition of a maxim?

A short saying that is meant to reveal a truth

Which of the following statements best represents the Master’s (Confucis’) feelings about wealth and rank?

People should use only honorable means to achieve wealth and rank

What, according to Socrates led his enemies to condemn him to death?

Not being willing to beg for his life

A parable can best be described as a story that

teaches a moral or religious truth

Which is the best example of dramatic irony from the play Oedipus?

Oedipus curses the "murderer," unknowingly cursing himself

Socrates uses ANALOGY to describe unrighteousness where he comapres unrighteousness to...

Like a runner overtaking a person in a race

Why does the Bishop let Jvj into his home?

He wants to treat his fellow man with kindness and respect

Why does Siduri bar her gate when she sees Gilgamesh approaching her?

She fears that he may harm her.

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1
Who is Camabco?
Candide's teacher
Candide's servant
Candide's brother
Candide's captain
2
In "The Wooden People," Why does Heart of Sky regret making humans?
They are thoughtless and ungrateful
They worshipped other gods
They are mean and angry
They are making too much noise
3
The chorus in a Greek Tragedy is supposed to represent___
Oedipus’ children
The watching gods
The ghost of Laius
The people of Thebes
4
A word that sounds like the thing it names is a(n)____________
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Subscribe
Nomenclature
5
What method does Banzo use to teach Matajuro master swordsmanship?
He makes Matajuro practice for many years
He allows Matajuro to observe him closely
He gives Matajuro regular lessons
He attacks Matajuro unexpectedly
6
Rocinante is a parody of
A knight's war horse
A knight's lord
A knight's lady love
A knight's armor
7
An ARCHETYPE is best described as
An outcome different from the expected one
A repeated model in literature
A character that is meant to contrast with another
An ironic twist in a story
8
Which is the best synonym for conscript?
Draftee
Victim
Subscriber
Donor
9
Who saves Georges Pontmercy’s life at Waterloo?
Theodule
Eponine
Enjolras
M. Thenardier
10
What did Ea instruct Unapishtim to tell the other mortals before the flood?
That they should build a raft as big as the city
That they would be blessed with rich harvest
They should show more respect for the gods
To sacrifice a goat to appease the gods
11
Which of the following does not contribute to Valjean’s decision to go to England?
Valjean is worried that he will lose Cosette
Valjean thinks that Thénardier is planning to rob him
Valjean believes that Marius will take part in the insurrection
Paris is growing increasingly politically unstable
12
Jean Valjean does not run from Javert after taking Marius to his grandfather's home because...
He thinks that Cosette would be better off without him
He willingly submits to society's justice
He wants Cosette and Marius to know the truth about him
He has fallen ill
13
Why did Thebes ignore finding Laius' murderer?
Becauase a Sphinx had besieged the city
Because Tieresias told them not to
Because Oedipus' wedding was declared a holiday
Because there were no witnesses to the murder
14
Which word means to "attribute something to"?
Proscribe
Ascribe
Nomenclature
Circumscribe
15
Voltaire sharpens his satire by comparing Candide's world to the utopia of
Lisbon
Wesphalia
Eldorado
Portugal
16
A CHARACTER FOIL is...
A character who is conscidered a hero
A tragic hero
A character who could also be conscidered an archetype
A character who is meant to be contrasted with another character
17
The purpose of Haiku is to
Develop new and original ideas
Sound beautiful
Achieve "escape" from the self
Satarize politices
18
Which name does notrefer to Jean Valjean?
Ultimas Fauchelvent
M. LeBlanc
M. Madeline
M. Mabeuf
19
What was Socrates on trial for doing?
Iconoclasm
Corrupting the Athenian youth
Stealing government secrets
Murder
20
When are Marius and Gillenormand finally reconciled?
Just before Marius finishes law school
After Marius recovers from his injuries
After Marius agrees to change his political views
After Marius marries Cosette
21
What is the best definition of an epic poem?
A poem that tells a story
A poem that can be put to music
A poem that can be put to music
A poem that centers around a hero or heroic deed
22
Which of the following solves M-sur-m-’s economic problems?
the insurrection led by the Friends of the ABC
Madeleine’s manufacturing innovations
Javert’s pyramid schemes
Fantine’s prostitution ring
23
Which word denotes a system of naming used in a discipline (like math or science?)
Curcumscirbe
Ascribe
Nomenclature
Pseudonym
24
A PARODY is
A type of literature that depcits country life in idealized form
A short saying that teaches a moral
A poem that is meant to affect social change
An imitation of a work literature for amusement or instruction
25
Samuel Clemens chose the _____Mark Twain. He changed his name when he began writing for publication.
Onomatopoeia
Pseudonym
Ascription
Acronym
26
Which is the best synonym for ignominy?
Alias
Educated
Disgrace
Glorification
27
How are the Wooden People destroyed?
a flood envelops them
household objects crush them
All of the above
ferocious animals attack them
28
What is the best definition of a maxim?
A short saying that is meant to reveal a truth
A short story that is meant to teach a lesson
A story meant to teach a spiritual lesson
One of Confucius’ 7 core virtues
29
At the beginning of Metamorphoses the earth is...
Divided
Primitive
Chaos
Dark
30
Which of the following statements best represents the Master’s (Confucis’) feelings about wealth and rank?
People should distrust others who accept wealth and rank
People should use only honorable means to achieve wealth and rank
People should distrust others who accept wealth and rank
People should never accept wealth and rank
31
What, according to Socrates led his enemies to condemn him to death?
His lies to public officials
His refusal to pay taxes
Not being willing to beg for his life
His questions about religion
32
The character Pangloss is meant to satirize
Catholicism
Optimism
Newtonianism
Pessimism
33
A parable can best be described as a story that
describes important events in history
records a socitey's laws and regulations
comes from a writer's personal experience
teaches a moral or religious truth
34
What character trait does Gilgamesh display when he tells Unapishtim of his plans for the plant of youth?
Ignorance
Kindness
Widsom
Weakness
35
Which is the best example of dramatic irony from the play Oedipus?
Oedipus curses the "murderer," unknowingly cursing himself
Oedipus accuses Creon of being allied with Teiresias
Creon goes to Delhpi to receive an oracle from Apollo
Jocasta kills herself because she cannot handle knowing she married her son
36
What or whom does Gilgamesh hope to find on his quest?
A flower that will grant him a wish
Coherent
Enkidu, his friend
Eternal life
37
Which is NOT one of Ovids "Four Ages"?
Silver
Clay
Iron
Gold
38
Socrates uses ANALOGY to describe unrighteousness where he comapres unrighteousness to...
Like a runner overtaking a person in a race
Like a friend who runs alongside you
Like a runner who is too prdeful and loses the race
An award given by tyrants
39
Why does the Bishop let Jvj into his home?
He wants to convert Valjean to Christianity
He thinks that Valjean has money
He wants to treat his fellow man with kindness and respect
Because Valjean once saved Myriel’s life
40
Why does Siduri bar her gate when she sees Gilgamesh approaching her?
She thinks he is a god coming to punish her.
She fears that he may harm her.
She believes that he will steal her wine.
She thinks he’s handsome and wants to see him break down the gate.

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