20,000 Leagues and The Idiot

Question 1

From what country is Fyodor Dostoevsky?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 2

In his journal entry, why was Dostoevsky questioning if he would ever see Masha again?

Accepted Answer

He was aware of his own sin.

Question 3

What causes the Abe Lincoln to be sent in search of the monster?

Accepted Answer

The cost of trading may go up

Question 4

What type of conflict is NOT represented in 20,000 Leagues?

Accepted Answer

They are all present

Question 5

What is Conseil's relation to Dr. Arronax?

Accepted Answer

He is Dr. Arronax's servant and traveling companion.

Question 6

What is the role of a Christ-figure like Myshkin?

Accepted Answer

His innocence reflects back the wickedness of the world.

Question 7

Which of the two types of Christ-figures might be represented by Prince Myshkin?

Accepted Answer

A naive, innocent person

Question 8

Who was the first person to shun Maria?

Accepted Answer

Her mother

Question 9

What fact are we reminded of when an accident on board the Nautilus kills a member of the crew?

Accepted Answer

Despite our best intentions, we can harm others.

Question 10

What "civilized" languages do Land, Arronax, and Conseil speak to tell Nemo their story?

Accepted Answer

French, German, English, and Latin

Question 11

What "civilized" rule does Dr. Arronax accept for how Europeans should interact with natives?

Accepted Answer

Let them shoot first, then all is fair.

Question 12

What sort of Christ figure is Nemo?

Accepted Answer

Goody two-shoes

Question 13

Why does Dostoevsky's journal say it is "impossible" to fulfill Christ's love command?

Accepted Answer

It is human nature to seek our benefit at other's expense

Question 14

If Dr. Arronax wrestles with his beliefs about civilization, what kind of conflict is this?

Accepted Answer

Man vs Himself

Question 15

What is Myshkin's first stop after arriving in St. Petersburg?

Accepted Answer

His relatives' house

Question 16

Who is Dostoevsky writing about when he says his novel images "the perfectly beautiful person?"

Accepted Answer

Jesus

Question 17

From what country is Jules Verne?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 18

What does Myshkin do that makes the village adults think he has led the kids astray?

Accepted Answer

He taught the children to love Maria

Question 19

Captain Nemo says that the world does not need new continents but the world does need new what?

Accepted Answer

People

Question 20

What was the first story that Myshkin told to Mrs. Epanchin and her daughters?

Accepted Answer

The first time he saw a donkey

Question 21

What trait of General Epanchin is revealed when he assumes Myshkin has come for free lodging?

Accepted Answer

His lack of hospitality

Question 22

Why does Captain Nemo refuse to be regarded as "civilized?"

Accepted Answer

To be civilized means following the plan for killing.

Question 23

What vice of the Epanchin daughters' is reflected by the way in which they welcome Myshkin?

Accepted Answer

They mockingly think people are playthings for amusement.

Question 24

What promise has Captian Nemo made to himself?

Accepted Answer

He will not step on land ever again.

Question 25

What kind of conflict is being described as the world discusses "the question of the monster?"

Accepted Answer

Man vs Nature

Question 26

Which of the following is *NOT* a likely interpretation of the events that disgraced Marie?

Accepted Answer

She and the salesman were caught having sex

Question 27

Which of the following historical events revealed the *promise* of technological advancement?

Accepted Answer

The British Industrial Revolution

Question 28

What does his encounter with Myshkin reveal about the footman?

Accepted Answer

His snobbery

Question 29

Which of the following does Verne not (re)invent in 20,000 Leagues?

Accepted Answer

Electric car

Question 30

What two animals are invoked by the Prince's full name?

Accepted Answer

A mouse and a lion

Question 31

Which of the following historical events revealed the *peril* of technological advancement?

Accepted Answer

The American Civil War

Question 32

Why would Jules Verne name the ship sent to hunt the "monster" the S.S. Abraham Lincoln?

Accepted Answer

The names makes us think we are part of the good guys

Question 33

What condition is shared by Myshkin and Dostoevsky?

Accepted Answer

Epilepsy

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