Big Fish Test Review

Which of the statements below best describes the conflict between Edward and William Bloom? 

In "In Which He Buys A Town and More," what does the swamp that grows around Jenny's house symbolize? 

Which theme best fits Edward's preference to solve problems through talking, and not through violence in “The Fight”?

The crossroads archetype means....

What goal does author Daniel Wallace have in making Edward Blooms life into mythological tales?

Which of the following statements best states the life-lesson being taught in "How He Tamed The Giant"?

The threshold guardian archetype is shown in which character?

What is thematically significant about the version of Edward's death presented in "My Father's Death: Take 4"?

The Light vs Darkness archetype means....

Which of the following statements best defines the term archetype? 

Which of the following is NOT essential to a journey or quest? 

The Hero archetype is shown in which character?

Which phrase below best explains the moral or message of the chapter "The Old Lady With The Glass Eye"?

Wallace describes "the place with no name" as being always damp. What does this symbolize? 

The outcast archetype is shown in which character?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Metafiction? (select all that apply)

Why does Edward write out a list of virtues?

Which of the following is a theme presented in Wallace's Big Fish? (select all that apply)

Which theme is developed by having the people of Specter create stories/myths about Edward?

In "In Which He Buys a Town, and More" which of the following is a negative consequence of Edward's ambition and drive?

The siren/temptress archetype is shown in which character?

The water vs desert archetype means....

In "In Which He Buys a Town, and More" William blends the myth of the story with the truth. Why is this important?

The threshold archetype means....

Many of Edward’s trials are allusions to the trials of other famous heroes. These trials develop which themes?

Wallace characterizes Sandra as "the most beautiful woman in Alabama." Why is this a "misfortune?

Why is it important to Edward’s character that he is a “big fish” always looking for a “larger pond”?

Which of the statements below best explains the purpose of myths, or mythology? 

What does Edward telling William to "believe in [the stories]" suggest about the nature of truth in storytelling? 

In "In Which He Has A Dream," what do Edward's continued references to swimming represent?

In creating a mythological story of Edward's death, what does William allow his father to do? 

What does The Place That Had No Name represent?

In "The Fight," Edward's conflict with Don Price alludes to Ancient Greek Mythology which creates...

In "My Father's Death: Take 2" William describes his father as "curdled." How does this characterize Edward? 

What does William learn in “His Great Power" that develops the theme of loving and accepting others?

Which statement below is the best description of why William does not like his father's stories?

How does "He Goes To War" develop the theme of being courageous, ambitious, and finding personal fulfillment?

Which of the following is a labor that Edward must complete on his journey? (Select All That Apply)

What are the three most commonly alluded to pieces of literature in western literature? 

"The Day He Was Born" establishes Edward as a heroic figure in which of the following ways? (select all that apply)