Why does Maitre Hauchcorne's health begin to suffer as the story comes to an end?

He worries himself sick over his reputation.

The uncles pay Sasha's debt on the condition that he:

go to the country and do some work.

What is the cause of the city's troubles?

The city has been sheltering a murderer.

What event calls the diners to the inn's door and windows during lunch?

A drumroll calls their attention to an announcement.

an imitation of a work for amusement or instruction.

The external conflict between Hauchcorne and Malandain grows into a conflict between:

Maitre Hauchcorne and the entire town.

The bird in the golden cage is a symbol for:

Siddhartha's soul trapped by the lure of materialism.

Why is it ironic that Sasha threatens his uncle Ivan Markovitch for money?

Ivan Markovitch has just kept Sasha from being charged.

What does Sancho Panza do before Don Quizote attacks the windmills?

He tries to convince Don Quixote not to attack

How does Sasha feel about his family?

He dislikes them and finds them annoying.

A symbol is a person, place, thing, or event that always:

stands both for itself and something beyond itself.

What causes Achilles to change his mind about fighting the Trojans?

The death of his friend Patroclus

Readers would MOST LIKELY expect Sasha's response to his uncle Ivan to be one of:

gratitude for getting him out of trouble.

After Hector dies, what does Achilles do?

He drags Hector's body around the walls of Troy.

What does Sasha almost shout at his uncles?

That the Colonel lies by calling him a criminal

In "The Sleeper...," the positive symbolism of sunlight filling the valley contrasts with:

the horror of the young man's death.

As Sasha sits outside the door listening to his uncles, what is his MAIN feeling?

He is indifferent to their decision and is tired of life.

After the affair of the wallet is cleared up, Maitre Hauchcorne:

tells the story of what happened to him to everyone.

As Maitre Hauchcorne lies dying, he:

still tries to convince people of his innocence.

Which of the following statements describes Sasha's background?

He is an undereducated young man whose parents have died.

How do the townspeople respond to Hauchcorne's explanation of the incident of the string?

They continue to think that he stole the wallet.

Why does Sancho Panza agree to accompany Don Quixote?

Don Quixote promises Sancho Panza an island to rule.

Which generalization about life does Siddhartha learn from Kamala & Kamaswami?

There is give and take in life.

From Don Quixote's adventures, you can infer that Cervantes thinks books of chivalry:

teach people false ideas about the world.

What finally makes Hector decide to fight Achilles?

Hector thinks is brother Deiphobus is fighting with him.

What does Sasha do to cause the problem of the story's title?

He forges an IOU and does not pay it when it's due.

Oedipus left Corinth, the home of his youth, in an effort to avoid:

fulfilling a terrible prediction

Apollo has tricked Achilles into running away from the battle. This is the Greek belief that:

the gods often intervene in human life.

What is dramatically ironic about Oedipus's declaration of the curse against Laius's murderer?

Oedipus is pronouncing his own doom.

Why are the people of Thebes in despair at the beginning of the play?

A plague is killing people and livestock.

Sasha excuses what he did by saying that everyone does it and that:

his friend had promised to lend him money.

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1
Why does Maitre Hauchcorne's health begin to suffer as the story comes to an end?
He is growing weak with old age.
He is too frugal to pay for coal to heat his home.
He worries himself sick over his reputation.
He stops eating because no one will dine with him.
2
Who, along with Teiresias, is accused of conspiring for the throne of Thebes?
the King of Corinth
the Theban elders
Creon
Jocasta
3
Creon learns what is causing the city's current trouble from:
by building a new temple
the Oracle at Delphi
a shepherd
a dream
4
The uncles pay Sasha's debt on the condition that he:
go to church regularly.
leave town and never return.
promise never to drink or gamble again.
go to the country and do some work.
5
As he rides away at the end of the story, what does Sasha realize?
He will be too late for his appointment.
He will never see his uncles again.
He is in fact a criminal.
He is ready to change his corrupt ways.
6
What is the cause of the city's troubles?
The city has been sheltering a murderer.
The queen has plotted to overthrow the king.
The king has insulted Apollo's messenger.
The people have failed to worship the gods.
7
What event calls the diners to the inn's door and windows during lunch?
The inn has run out of food.
A wallet has been found on the street.
A drumroll calls their attention to an announcement.
Maitre Hauchcorne and Maitre Malandain are arguing loudly.
8
A parody is:
an imitation of a work for amusement or instruction.
a short saying that expresses a common truth or experience.
a very brief story of prose that teaches a moral.
a type of literature that idealizes country life.
9
The external conflict between Hauchcorne and Malandain grows into a conflict between:
Maitre Hauchcorne and his wife.
Maitre Hauchcorne and the man who lost his wallet.
Maitre Hauchcorne and the entire town.
Maitre Malandain and the mayor.
10
The bird in the golden cage is a symbol for:
Siddhartha's soul trapped by the lure of materialism.
Siddhartha's inevitable flight from Kamala's arms.
Siddhartha's power over Kamala.
Kamala's life as a courtesan.
11
Why is it ironic that Sasha threatens his uncle Ivan Markovitch for money?
Ivan Markovitch has just kept Sasha from being charged.
Ivan Markovitch wanted Sasha to go to trial.
Ivan Markovitch has always known that Sasha was a criminal.
Ivan Markovitch is Sasha's mother's brother.
12
Often, a tragic hero's flaw is:
ignorance
hubris
uncontrollable strength
wisdom
13
What does Sancho Panza do before Don Quizote attacks the windmills?
He drinks a toast to Don Quixote.
He helps Don Quixote put on his armor.
He insists that Don Quixote first rest in the shade.
He tries to convince Don Quixote not to attack
14
According to Teiresias, who killed King Laius?
Creon
Jocasta
Oedipus
Choragos
15
How does Sasha feel about his family?
He is afraid they will disinherit him.
He loves them despite their strictness.
He dislikes them and finds them annoying.
He is confident they will forgive him.
16
What is Hector's dying plea to Achilles?
To seek peace with the Trojans
To kill him quickly
To return his body to Troy
To let him keep his armor
17
Upon hearing the news, Oedipus still fears the prediction about:
his mother.
his father.
his daughter.
his brother.
18
A symbol is a person, place, thing, or event that always:
stands both for itself and something beyond itself.
creates suspense about what will happen next.
relies on sensory detail to express meaning.
is the opposite of what readers expect.
19
What causes Achilles to change his mind about fighting the Trojans?
His fear that Odysseus will join the Trojans
The heartfelt apology of Agamemnon
His dream about Greece's destruction
The death of his friend Patroclus
20
Readers would MOST LIKELY expect Sasha's response to his uncle Ivan to be one of:
concern about his promise not to gamble.
gratitude for getting him out of trouble.
anger from trying to send him to trial.
appreciation for his uncle's moral lectures.
21
Before Don Quixote decides to become a knight, he is:
the village barber.
a landowner.
an innkeeper.
the village priest.
22
After Hector dies, what does Achilles do?
He gives Hector's armor and gear to Greek soldiers.
He arranges funeral games for Hector.
He drags Hector's body around the walls of Troy.
He hangs his body on the gate to the city.
23
What does Sasha almost shout at his uncles?
That he has never been in debt before
That he is bitterly ashamed of his actions
That his family is responsible for his actions
That the Colonel lies by calling him a criminal
24
In "The Sleeper...," the positive symbolism of sunlight filling the valley contrasts with:
the silver glint of the river.
the beauty of the iris and the watercress.
the horror of the young man's death.
the peaceful sleep of the soldier.
25
As Sasha sits outside the door listening to his uncles, what is his MAIN feeling?
He is indifferent to their decision and is tired of life.
He is unhappy because he is afraid of their decision.
He is annoyed because he hates to be kept waiting.
He is tense because he hates to hear his uncles argue.
26
After the affair of the wallet is cleared up, Maitre Hauchcorne:
apologizes to Maitre Malandain& restores their friendship.
thanks the mayor for helping clear his good name.
tells the story of what happened to him to everyone.
forgets the event and goes about his daily business.
27
Who is Teiresias?
A blind prophet
The leader of the chorus
A member of the court
Oedipus's father
28
As Maitre Hauchcorne lies dying, he:
tells his children to be careful of their actions.
feels glad that he picked up a useful bit of string.
curses Maitre Malandain for having accused him.
still tries to convince people of his innocence.
29
Which of the following statements describes Sasha's background?
He is a young man with a strong religious upbringing.
He is a well-educated young man with ignorant relatives.
He is a good son who is kind to his parents.
He is an undereducated young man whose parents have died.
30
How do the townspeople respond to Hauchcorne's explanation of the incident of the string?
They advise him to put the incident behind him.
They continue to think that he stole the wallet.
They believe that he was innocent all along.
They are very sorry for what he had to suffer.
31
What can you infer about Cervantes' opinion of his character Don Quixote?
Cervantes is amused by him.
Cervantes is annoyed by him.
Cervantes is inspired by him.
Cervantes is disgusted by him
32
Why does Sancho Panza agree to accompany Don Quixote?
Don Quixote's noble appearance impresses Sancho Panza.
Sancho Panza is tired of farming and longs for adventures.
Don Quixote agrees to teach Sancho Panza to become a knight.
Don Quixote promises Sancho Panza an island to rule.
33
What eventually happens to Jocasta?
Oedipus kills her.
She dies of the plague.
She hangs herself.
Creon rescues her.
34
The Colonel's voice is loud, emphatic, and metallic, leading readers to assume that he is used:
to taking orders from others.
to being in charge.
to resolving problems calmly.
to arguing cases in court.
35
Which generalization about life does Siddhartha learn from Kamala & Kamaswami?
There is give and take in life.
No teacher can bring salvation.
Physical appearance accurately reflects the person inside.
Love can cause people to make regretful decisions.
36
When Jocasta calls Oedipus "miserable" and rushes into the palace, Oedipus assumes that she:
is angry with him for questioning the shepherd.
will bring their children to hear the news.
is ashamed of his low origin.
intends to kill herself.
37
What does Oedipus, in his sorrow and shame, do?
He attacks Choragos.
He kills his children.
He stabs Creon.
He blinds himself.
38
From Don Quixote's adventures, you can infer that Cervantes thinks books of chivalry:
tell readers the truth about life.
contain important accounts of history.
teach people false ideas about the world.
provide training for becoming a knight.
39
Who wrote Siddhartha?
Hermann Hesse
Sophocles
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Anton Chekhov
40
What finally makes Hector decide to fight Achilles?
Hector sees Achilles trip and fall to the ground.
The god Apollo inspires Hector.
Hector thinks is brother Deiphobus is fighting with him.
Hector doesn't want to look cowardly.
41
What does Sasha do to cause the problem of the story's title?
He forges an IOU and does not pay it when it's due.
He writes several bad checks.
He runs up a large gambling debt that he cannot pay.
He steals money from several friends.
42
Starting a story in the middle and then using a flashback to tell what happened earlier is:
a paradox.
in medias res.
an epithet.
a soliloquy.
43
Oedipus left Corinth, the home of his youth, in an effort to avoid:
finding out the true identity of his parents
fulfilling a terrible prediction
participating in the great war
having his ankles pinned together
44
Near the end of the play, Oedipus requests that he be:
publicly executed.
banished to a mountain.
given a new trial.
allowed to rule a smaller city.
45
How does Maitre Hauchcorne react to the mayor's accusation?
He confesses to the crime.
He accuses Maitre Malandain of theft.
He flushes with shame.
He becomes indignant.
46
Apollo has tricked Achilles into running away from the battle. This is the Greek belief that:
the gods often intervene in human life.
a hero can threaten and harm a god.
the gods enjoy leading humans astray.
a warrior's death is fated and unavoidable.
47
What is dramatically ironic about Oedipus's declaration of the curse against Laius's murderer?
The true murderer is already dead.
Oedipus is pronouncing his own doom.
Oedipus has no power to punish a foreign criminal.
The Theban elders already know who the murderer is.
48
Why are the people of Thebes in despair at the beginning of the play?
A plague is killing people and livestock.
A king has just been murdered.
A seer has predicted a flood.
The Sphinx is holding the city captive.
49
Sasha excuses what he did by saying that everyone does it and that:
his uncles always paid off his bad debts before.
no one ever tries to collect money anyway.
his friend had promised to lend him money.
he expects to inherit money from his family.
50
What words BEST describes the peasants who come to town for market day?
Strong but fearful
Poor but proud
Joyous and celebrating
Weary and watchful
51
In "The Sleeper of the Valley" how did the soldier die?
He was shot.
He was thrown from his horse.
He starved to death.
He froze to death.
52
What decision are the uncles debating?
Whether they should tell Sasha's mother.
Whether to pay the debt or let Sasha go on trial.
Whether to disinherit Sasha.
Whether they should help Sasha leave the country.
53
In the story, the incident of the string eventually becomes a:
matter of pride to Maitre Malandain.
sympathetic story about Hauchcorne's innocence.
moral tale told to children to keep them form stealing.
town joke laughed over by many.
54
Which of the following is NOT a stock epithet?
red-haired Menelaus
gray-eyed Athena
swift-footed Achilles
faint-hearted Miss Kerns
55
Who dubs Don Quixote a knight?
An inkeeper
Sancho Panza
Dulcinea
A friar
56
Sasha asks his uncle Ivan Markovitch for money because Sasha wants to:
make an offering to the church.
attend a party with his friends.
buy a train ticket.
buy a gift for the Colonel.
57
What becomes of the wallet?
It is never found.
It is found emptied of the five hundred francs.
Maitre Malandain hides it.
A laborer returns it to its owner.
58
Siddhartha hopes his life of deprivation with the Samanas will help him to:
learn to think and experience pure thought.
do without bathing for long periods of time.
learn to depend upon the charity of others.
meditate regularly.
59
Why does Oedipus ultimately fail to escape what he had been running away from?
Lack of knowledge
Lack of authority
Lack of intelligence
Lack of courage
60
Why does Maitre Hauchcorne take the trouble to pick up a bit of string lying on the ground?
He wants to keep Maitre Malandain from getting it.
He had dropped the string himself.
He doesn't like to see litter.
He thinks it might come in handy sometime.
61
After his defeat at the windmills Don Quixote, concludes that:
he should not have attacked the windmills.
He should practice so ha can defeat the next opponent.
He should go home and quit being a knight.
his enemy transformed the giants into windmills.
62
What truth does Oedipus learn from the shepherd?
Laius and Jocasta are his real parents.
Creon has succeeded in taking the throne.
He has escaped the curse of his birth.
Apollo has commanded his death.
63
Kamala helps Siddhartha by:
revealing to him the secret of the rings.
teaching him the art of love.
both a & b
introducing him to Kamaswami.
64
Based on his attempts to spare Sasha from trial, what is the BEST inference to make about Ivan?
He is a less important brother.
He is sympathetic and compassionate.
He is an ineffective speaker.
He is afraid of Sasha.
65
The mood in "The Sleeper of the Valley" is BEST described as:
angry in the beginning and happy at the end.
frightening in the beginning and thrilling at the end.
regretful in the beginning and hopeful at the end.
peaceful in the beginning and grim at the end.
66
Oedipus says, "I take the son's part, just as though I were his son." What's ironic about this?
The murderer has already been found.
Laius's son died in infancy.
Laius never had any children of his own.
Oedipus is really Laius's son.
67
True or False: Brahmins are believed to be spiritually pure, and they become Hindu priests.
True
False
68
When Siddhartha is feeling troubled, he is advised by Vasudeva to:
pray for guidance.
count his blessings.
listen to the river.
rid his soul of evil.
69
Achilles at first refuses to let Hector be buried because:
Achilles does not respect Hector's noble deeds.
Hector stole Helen from Menelaus and began the war.
Hector killed Achilles' closest friend, Patroclus.
Achilles is waiting for Priam to ask for the body.
70
How did Oedipus save Thebes once before?
By building a new temple
By answering a riddle
By killing a criminal
By sacrificing a goat
71
"Om" is important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that:
it saves his life; "om" reminding him suicide is foolish.
it helps Siddhartha choose his next reincarnation.
it means love and safety.
it is the central concentration point for meditation.
72
What is it about the books of chivalry that causes Don Quixote to lose his mind?
The beautiful and noble ladies
The adventures of the knights
The confusing language
The descriptions of giants
73
Which conflict eventually causes Maitre Hauchcorne's demise?
His disagreement with Maitre Malandain over the wallet.
His struggle about whether to turn in the wallet
His obsession with the incident concerning the string.
His argument with the mayor over the accusation of theft
74
At the beginning of Part 2, what important news does the messenger from Corinth bring Oedipus?
King Polybus has died.
Zeus has lifted the plague.
The Sphinx has seized Creon.
Merope has fled the country.
75
Siddhartha does not stay with Gautama as one of his followers because:
He is tired of begging for his food, and the Buddha still begs.
He doesn't want to wear a yellow robe.
He believes the path to Nirvana is something he must find on his own.
He doesn't want to interfere with Govinda's life.
76
Cervantes uses the character Sancho Panza to:
ridicule the lowly position of squire.
show a model of how a true hero behaves.
make fun of the simple lives of farmers.
provide a realistic contrast to Don Quixote.
77
The line "Nature, in thy warm lap his chilled limbs hide" is an example of:
personification
analogy
onomatopoeia
simile
78
Who is Oedipus?
A messenger
Jocasta's brother
Laius's shepherd
The king of Thebes

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