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Senior Final Exam
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1
In what historical context was “Lord of the Flies” published?
during the Great Depression
during the height of the British Empire
immediately after the Civil War
after WW2
2
Which of the following is a common theme within Donne's poetry?
Glory of leading pious life
Uncertainty of death/life
Love and romance
Absence of religion in human life
3
The Romantic Period primarily focuses on:
search for the past
search for truth and beauty
search for love
search for human soul
4
Prior to the publication of A Modest Proposal, Ireland experienced:
high infant mortality rate
hunger and overpopulation
heavy industrialization
a devastating plague
5
A satire usually features the following literary element:
foreshadowing
onomatopoeia
sarcasm
alliteration
6
Percy Shelley was known for his
Political radicalism
Skills a a politician
Ability to overcome many obstacles in life
Devout religious beliefs
7
John Donne was an English writer who
never became popular
was known as a "metaphysical poet"
wrote many plays
rewrote many part of the Bible
8
A line written in iambic pentameter requires:
Ten groups of two syllables
Five groups of two syllables
Ten groups of three syllables
Five groups of one syllable
9
In "Death Be Not Proud," what is describes as being "Mighty and dreadful?"
the devil
Death
mankind
God
10
In Act 1, who is the current King of Scotland?
Duncan
Macduff
Macbeth
Macbeth's Uncle
11
William Blake was a poet who:
Commonly wrote poems with religious imagery
Married famous Romantic writer Mary Shelley
Composed poem "London, 1802"
Wrote plays with Shakespeare
12
Which character is described as being “too full o’ the milk of human kindness?”
Macbeth
King Duncan
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
13
Prior to the Romantic Period, the people of England had experienced
widespread peace and prosperity
bloody war with France
time of social of upheaval and change
increase in artistic inspiration
14
Phrase or clause: "You're so basic."
Clause
Phrase
15
John Donne was raised:
Catholic
Atheist
Puritan
Anglican
16
What is the main reason that Macbeth has Banquo killed?
Banquets lack of loyalty
He is jealous
He thinks Banquo saw him kill Duncan
Witches' prediction about Banquo's kids and grandchildren
17
Which of these functions as a symbol for hope and rescue on the island?
the fire
the conch
the boys' clothes
the pig
18
Which of these poets is NOT considered a Romantic poet?
Percy Shelley
William Wordsworth
Jonathan Swift
William Blake
19
By using paradox, poets attempt to:
explain complex concepts in simple terms
describe simplicity
compare two things
explore contradictions
20
Which word best describes Ozymandias himself?
ruthless
generous
proud
old
21
Aside:
At least two characters talking
A side comment
When we know something that a character does not
Tells the actors where to go on stage
22
A sonnet is always how many lines long?
14
10
12
20
23
In "Death Be Not Proud," Donne is making what basic assertion about death?
Death is inevitable
Death is not painful
Death dies if you are promised everlasting life
Death makes people appreciate lives they lead
24
Dialogue:
Tells the actors where to go on stage
At least two characters talking
When we know something a character does not
A side comment
25
Which of the following is one of the elements of lyric poetry?
14 lines per stanza
Specific rhyme structure
figurative language
religious imagery
26
Where does Ralph hide after Piggy’s death?
In the woods
The top of a tree
A cave in the mountain
The plane wreckage
27
A sonnet is always how many lines long?
10
12
14
20
28
Later in life, Tennyson was named ________________, the most prestigious title given to a poet.
poet laude
baron poet
Lord poet
poet laureate
29
After Banquo’s murder, who shows up at Macbeth’s palace and ruins the banquet?
Birnam Wood
Banquo's ghost
Macduff
Fleance
30
How does Macbeth die?
He commits suicide after going crazy
He drowns
Lady Macbeth kills him while in her sleep
He is decapitated