Which of the following is NOT one of the possible interpretations of the title of TMDG?

The most dangerous animal to hunt is a jaguar.

A long narrative that relates the deeds of a legendary hero

The characteristics of an epic include all of the following EXCEPT...

a light and humorous tone using elevated language

Kidnapped the beauty and pride of Greece

a comparison between 2 unlike things to give meaning to one

several consecutive words that begin with the same letter

a description that appeals to the senses

Sea nymph who held Odysseus captive

Situational irony is...

A contrast b/w what is expected and what really does happen

Devouring whirlpool personified as a female monster

Personification is...

giving inanimate objects human characteristics

Jealous husband whose wife is kidnapped from Greece

“The face that launched a thousand ships”

A Homeric/ epic simile is...

an elaborate comparison, often running several lines

“The Cask of Amontillado” has many gothic elements. Which of these is NOT a gothic element?

The use of wine and other alcoholic beverages

Enchantress who turns Odysseus’ men into pigs

The lottery narrowed its selection

by choosing a family and then an individual

Which of the following does NOT show Odysseus’ feeling of responsibility over his men?

Odysseus taunts Polyphemus as the men sail away

A Homeric epithet is...

a descriptive word or phrase for a character in an epic

Immortal monster with 12 arms, 6 heads, and 3 rows of teeth

In "The Lottery," from whose point of view is the story being told?

From an anonymous spectator (third person)

Which of the following is an example of one of the story’s internal conflicts?

Rainsford’s effort to keep his nerve during the hunt

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1
An archetype is...
a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant
the use of several words that begin with the same letter
the same attitude and action throughout the story
a character that is recognizable in many times/ cultures
2
“I was silly enough to pay the full price without consulting you...” appeals to Fortunato’s...
humility
stupidity
practicality
expertise
3
Some aspects of the lottery have been abandoned. What have the villagers have not forgotten?
The ritual of the lottery
How to make yarn
The use of stones
The use of sticks
4
Suspense is...
an uncertain or tense feeling about a story’s outcome
a long narrative that relates the deeds of a legendary hero
the main idea or basic meaning of a literary work
the use of hints or clues to suggest what action is to come
5
Odysseus:
King of Mount Olympus
Jealous husband whose wife is kidnapped from Greece
“One skilled in all ways contending”
“The face that launched a thousand ships”
6
Which of the following is NOT one of the possible interpretations of the title of TMDG?
The most dangerous activity is a man vs. man death chase.
The most dangerous animal to hunt is a jaguar.
Rainsford is Zaroff’s most dangerous hunt since he dead.
The most dangerous animal to hunt is a human.
7
An epic is...
Giving inanimate objects human characteristics
Literary device used to provide readers with background info
A long narrative that relates the deeds of a legendary hero
The use of hints or clues to suggest what action is to come
8
Penelope has spent 3 years weaving/ unweaving a dress for her marriage to one of the suitors.
True
False
9
The characteristics of an epic include all of the following EXCEPT...
a light and humorous tone using elevated language
supernatural forces
hero possess superior qualities, but remains human
the setting is vast in scope
10
Paris:
King of Mount Olympus
“The face that launched a thousand ships”
Kidnapped the beauty and pride of Greece
Jealous husband whose wife is kidnapped from Greece
11
A metaphor is...
a comparison between 2 unlike things to give meaning to one
Giving inanimate objects human characteristics
A comparison made using “like” or “as”
A reference to an outside work
12
Some of Odysseus’ men starve to death after hearing the Sirens.
True
False
13
When the epic opens, Odysseus has already been wandering for years. He tells his story to...
Circe
Calypso
King Alcinous
Hermes
14
The words which BEST explain why Odysseus triumphs over hardships which he faces is/are his...
help from all of the gods
humility and caution
curiosity and enthusiasm
clever tactics and creativity
15
Penelope tests Odysseus by asking her servant to place Odysseus’ bed outside the bedchamber.
False
True
16
Odysseus ends up being gone from Ithaca for a total of ten years.
True
False
17
Alliteration is...
several consecutive words that begin with the same letter
an elaborate comparison, often running several lines
a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant
keeps the same attitudes and actions throughout the story
18
All of the following statements about Polyphemus are correct EXCEPT which one?
He has only one eye.
He barricades the entrance each night to keep the flocks in.
He is an intelligent creature.
He lives in a huge cave with his goats and sheep.
19
Imagery is...
the use of hints or clues to suggest what action is to come
a description that appeals to the senses
an uncertain or tense feeling about a story’s outcome
the time and place of action
20
Calypso:
Messenger god
Sea nymph who held Odysseus captive
Enchantress who turns Odysseus’ men into pigs
Blind prophet who tells Odysseus his fate
21
Situational irony is...
a character that is recognizable in many times and cultures
An elaborate comparison, often running several lines
When the reader realizes something that a character doesn't
A contrast b/w what is expected and what really does happen
22
Charybdis:
Devouring whirlpool personified as a female monster
Immortal monster with 12 arms, 6 heads, and 3 rows of teeth
Sea nymph who held Odysseus captive
Odysseus’ protector
23
Personification is...
giving inanimate objects human characteristics
a description that appeals to the senses
a reference to an outside work
a comparison made using “like” or “as”
24
Menelaus:
“One skilled in all ways contending”
Jealous husband whose wife is kidnapped from Greece
“The face that launched a thousand ships”
King of Mount Olympus
25
Helen:
Odysseus’s loyal wife
“The face that launched a thousand ships”
Goddess of epic poetry
Kidnapped the beauty and pride of Greece
26
A Homeric/ epic simile is...
a descriptive word/phrase used to describe a character
an elaborate comparison, often running several lines
when the reader realizes something that a character does not
when the narrator tells the story using “I”
27
“The Cask of Amontillado” has many gothic elements. Which of these is NOT a gothic element?
The use of wine and other alcoholic beverages
The use of a large, old mansion
The use of catacombs
The contrast between life and death
28
All of the suitors shoot an arrow from Odysseus’ bow.
True
False
29
Circe:
Blind prophet who tells Odysseus his fate
Enchantress who turns Odysseus’ men into pigs
Messenger god
Sea nymph who held Odysseus captive
30
One example of Odysseus’ trickery and wisdom is when he told the Cyclops his name was “Nohbdy.”
True
False
31
Hermes:
God of the sun
Odysseus' protector
Fights to keep his honor and inheritance
Messenger god
32
The Iliad takes place during the 10th year of the Trojan War.
False
True
33
The lottery narrowed its selection
by choosing a family and then an individual
by gender first and then by individuals
by town first and then by families
alphabetically from Adams to Zanini
34
Which of the following does NOT show Odysseus’ feeling of responsibility over his men?
Odysseus promises to give Elpenor a proper burial
Odysseus puts beeswax in the crew's’ ears for the Sirens
Odysseus does not tell his crew about Scylla
Odysseus taunts Polyphemus as the men sail away
35
If the black spot had been drawn for little Davie Hutchinson...
the lottery would have been called off
his father would have stood in for him
he would have been honored at a special banquet
he would have been stoned
36
The Latin phrase in medias res translates to mean...
towards the middle
in the middle of things
in modern times
in the making with
37
A Homeric epithet is...
a descriptive word or phrase for a character in an epic
when the narrator is an outsider
a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant
an elaborate comparison, often running several lines
38
The blinded Cyclops prays to Poseidon to bring many years of trouble and sorrow to Odysseus.
True
False
39
Scylla:
Devouring whirlpool personified as a female monster
Immortal monster with 12 arms, 6 heads, and 3 rows of teeth
Messenger god
Fights to keep his honor and inheritance
40
In "The Lottery," from whose point of view is the story being told?
From Mrs. Hutchinson’s perspective
From one of the young children in the village
From an anonymous spectator (third person)
Mr. Graves is telling the story
41
In “The Most Dangerous Game”, the fact that the hunter is now the hunted is what kind of irony?
verbal
dramatic
situational
42
Penelope creates a final test to reveal Odysseus’ identity by getting him to tell...
how he got a scar on his arm
about the day he went away to Troy
the name of his favorite dog
about the building of his bed
43
The word that BEST describes the mood of “The Cask of Amontillado” is...
depressing
hysterical
dramatic
suspenseful
44
Which of the following is an example of one of the story’s internal conflicts?
Rainsford’s flight from Zaroff’s hounds
Rainsford’s effort to keep his nerve during the hunt
Rainsford’s struggle to stay alive in the sea
Zaroff’s hunting and pursuit of shipwrecked sailors
45
Which god/goddess is a well-matched competitor to Odysseus because of his/her clever thinking?
Hermes
Zeus
Calypso
Circe

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