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1
Which of these literary works is an example of magical realism?
Crime and Punishment
Pride and Prejudice
The Great Gatsby
One Hundred Years of Solitude
2
Which classic Chinese novel follows a Buddhist monk's journey to India?
The Art of War
Dream of the Red Chamber
Water Margin
Journey to the West
3
How did the invention of the printing press impact the Renaissance?
It only helped religious leaders.
It prevented people from questioning authority.
It led to an increase in literacy.
It spread new ideas quickly across Europe.
4
Which Southeast Asian country has a large Chinese literary and artistic influence due to migration?
Vietnam
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
5
Which literary movement emphasized emotion, nature, and individualism?
Realism
Naturalism
Romanticism
Modernism
6
Which Western fairy tale has a similar storyline to Indonesia’s
Bawang Merah Bawang Putih
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Beauty and the Beast
Cinderella
Sleeping Beauty
Hansel and Gretel
7
What is a fable?
A story told verbally
A scary story
A story that teaches a lesson
A long poem
8
Which of the following is a key theme in African literature?
The search for immortality
The American Dream
The conflict between tradition and modernity
The need to preserve one's culture
9
Which Shakespearean play features the famous quote, "To be or not to be"?
Othello
Hamlet
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
10
What is a major theme in Indigenous literature?
The rise and fall of empires
The hero’s journey
Technological advancement
Colonization and cultural survival
11
Which of the following was a major impact of European colonization on Southeast Asian literature?
European rulers encouraged indigenous literature
More traditional oral storytelling was encouraged
Indigenous languages were suppressed in favor of European languages
Colonized nations had complete literary freedom
12
What is the significance of the Chinese zodiac?
It is used to predict weather patterns
It determines a person’s fortune based on their birth month
It was created for religious ceremonies
It assigns personality traits and fortune based on the year of birth
13
Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the first known writing system?
Mayans
Sumerians
Chinese
Egyptians
14
What is the name of the Javanese epic about a prince’s journey of self-discovery?
Babad Tanah Jawi
Keong Mas
La Galigo
Serat Centhini
15
What was the main idea behind Renaissance Humanism?
Science and reason are important
Humans have potential, intelligence, and individual worth.
Only the Church can guide human thought.
Humans should focus only on religious life
16
Which term refers to a story that criticizes society through humor and irony?
Tragedy
Satire
Hyperbole
Allegory
17
What is a common theme in many Southeast Asian literary works?
Chinese mythology
Cultural explorations
SE Asian History
Colonialism and resistance
18
What is the term for a story that explains how something in nature came to be?
A myth
An epic
A fable
A parable
19
In Greek mythology, who opened a box and released all the troubles of the world?
Pandora
Persephone
Medusa
Athena
20
What is the significance of the Ramayana in Hindu culture?
It describes the teachings of Hindu gods
It narrates the adventures of Rama and his battle against Ravana
It tells the story of a great flood
It explains the origins of the universe
21
Which of these literary devices is used when an object or character represents a deeper meaning or idea?
Metaphor
Symbolism
Foreshadowing
Hyperbole
22
Which of these themes was commonly found in Renaissance paintings?
Dark and gothic horror
Mythology, religion, and human beauty
Abstract emotions
Purely geometric patterns
23
Which English writer is considered one of the greatest Renaissance playwrights?
Christopher Marlowe
Miguel de Cervantes
John Milton
William Shakespeare
24
Which of the following novels explores themes of racism and injustice in the American South?
The Catcher in the Rye
To Kill a Mockingbird
Moby-Dick
Lord of the Flies
25
Which legendary creature is known in Chinese mythology as a symbol of wisdom and power?
Dragon
Kraken
Phoenix
Minotaur
