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1
In The Crucible, who doubted the girls, told the truth in court, but was hanged for witchcraft?
Thomas Putnam
Giles Corey
John Proctor
Abigail Williams
2
Do you wish you were on a beach right now?
No way! This review be poppin!!
I hate the beach.
If only I could be. If only I could be.
3
What sort of rhyme is illustrated by the words "one" and "stone"?
exact rhyme
slant rhyme
4
The most important element in terms of its symbolic meaning in Ethan Frome, is its:
characterization
plot
point of view
setting
5
In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, John Proctor is guilty of what sin?
Adultery
Greed
Intellectual pride
Disobedience
6
What is a stanza in poetry?
a poem that has a specific length and fixed pattern of rhyme
a pair of rhyming lines at the end of a poem
a line that repeats in a regular pattern throughout a poem
a set of consecutive lines that forms a unit within a poem
7
Which of the following is NOT an example of irony within The Crucible?
Elizabeth lying to the courts about Proctor’s adultery.
Tituba giving a false confession to save herself.
Proctor forgetting the commandment about adultery.
Hale trying to convince Proctor to sign a false confession.
8
Ethan Frome is an example of all of the following EXCEPT:
a war novel
a “framed” novel
naturalism
romanticism
9
A “code hero” in a story by Hemingway displays:
adherence to a personal code
allegiance to a traditional code of ethics
gallantry in women
tolerance for all people
10
In myths of many cultures, a small, weak character excels in an unexpected way is a:
aphorism
archetype
allegory
analogy
11
What does the plot of Fitzgerald’s novel act as a metaphor for?
The end of the Roaring 20s’ lifestyle
The pursuit of the American Homeland
The pursuit of the American Dream
The corruption of the American Dream
12
The Lost Generation is a group of people who felt disillusioned following what event in history
World War I
the Stock Market Crash
the Victorian Era
the Harlem Renaissance
13
Ethan contrasts Mattie with Zeena by noting that she is all of these things EXCEPT:
lively and good natured
considerably younger
an excellent housekeeper
full-bodied
14
Which sound device is illustrated in the first line: "The Soul Selects its own Society"?
Consonance, or repeated final consonant sounds
Assonance, or repeated similar vowel sounds
Alliteration, or repeated initial consonant sound
Onomatopoeia, or words resembling sounds
15
Which of the following is NOT true of Ernest Hemingway?
he wrote on the “principle of the iceberg”
he won the Nobel Prize for literature
he provides analysis of his character’s behavior
he does not use many adjectives
16
Which of the following themes is NOT expressed in Edgar Lee Master’s Spoon River Anthology?
Traditional advice on relationships does not always work.
People’s lives are interconnected.
Life is simpler in small towns.
People carry secrets to their graves.
17
Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and the McCarthy trials of the 1950s are compared as examples of:
mob hysteria
religious fanaticism
political oppression
juvenile delinquency
18
The Catcher in the Rye is this type of novel, a coming-of-age story:
Memoir
Novella
Frame story
Bildungsroman
19
Where would you prefer to be?
In Paris with Mrs. S drinking coffee and reading poetry.
Here reviewing for the final.
20
Which of the following does not represent the theme of illusion vs. reality in Bread Givers?
Moe Mirsky appeared to be a wealthy diamond dealer.
Reb thought the store appeared to be well stocked.
Mashah thought her physical beauty would impress Mr. Novak.
Sara thought that an education was important.
21
Which of the following literary elements would you find in a poem with a central conceit?
blank verse
sound devices
internal rhyme
related metaphors
22
Who would you rather Snapchat with?
Ms. Wiz
Tituba
Mrs. S
Zeena
23
What sort of rhyme is illustrated by the words "Door" and "more"?
exact rhyme
slant rhyme
24
“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” is a Puritan sermon that is designed to do which?
a. welcome new converts to the religion
c. scare and frighten young children
b. persuade sinners to accept God and glorify Him
d. characterize God as cruel and vengeful
25
When Mrs. Mallard says “free, free, free” in “The Story of an Hour”, what becomes clear?
Mrs. Mallard is happy to be free of her husband.
Mr. Mallard has not been killed in an accident
Mrs. Mallard does not have heart trouble.
Mrs. Mallard’s sister is worried about her.
26
What things are considered “suspicious” about Proctor and his family?
Proctor does not attend church regularly
He could not remember all of his commandments
All of these things
The youngest son has not been baptized
27
What narrative point of view is used in Chapters 1-9 of
Ethan Frome
?
limited third person
limited first person
omniscient first person
omniscient third person
28
Are you ready to play?
Uh...what's going on?
Let's go!
Wait, there's a final next week?
You out of pocket.
29
In
The Crucible
, why does Elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her?
She believes Abby's bewitched and will destroy anything good
She is sick and a little paranoid
She believes Abby wants to take her place as John’s wife
30
In
Catcher
, the kids reaching for the gold ring on the carousel is a metaphor for
Running away
Staying a kid and playing games forever.
Receiving a prize at the end of the ride.
Growing up and entering the adult world.
31
In "MBV,” Hawthorne uses __ to suggest that the line between good and evil is unclear?
caricature
paradox
flashback
intentional ambiguity
32
The title A Raisin in the Sun and its connection to Langston Hughes is an example of:
allusion
stream of consciousness
irony
foreshadowing
33
Edgar Allen Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne are all associated with:
Romanticism
Neoclassicism
Regionalism
Naturalism
34
In The Great Gatsby, Nick was an ideal narrator for all of these reasons EXCEPT:
he attended college with Tom
he was Gatsby’s neighbor
he was Daisy’s cousin
he was Myrtle’s landlord
35
One of the themes of The Great Gatsby is that:
Crime doesn’t pay
Old and new world values clash
True love always conquers
Money does not buy happiness
36
In MBV, what is the main reason that the symbol of the black veil conveys ambiguity?
The veil frightens Elizabeth enough to cause her to leave.
Mr. Hooper is a minister.
It represents sin or guilt.
It might represent a number of different things.
37
Which phrase from
Ethan Frome
is an example of regional dialect?
At this time o’night? You’ll ketch your death.
Without answering he moved away toward the kitchen.
She continued to stare at him.
With lowered head he went up in his wife’s wake.
38
In
A Raisin in the Sun, h
ow do the Youngers get $10,000?
Lena won the lottery
Walter Lee stole from his boss
Beneatha took out a loan
Lena’s husband died leaving them the insurance money
39
What did Holden like most about the museum?
It was free on Sundays
It reminded him of fun times he had when he was young
It was warm and cheerful, and no one bothered him.
Everything always stayed where it was
40
In “Under The Biltmore Clock,” F. Scott Fitzgerald makes all of these points EXCEPT:
beautiful women are often manipulative
values were shallow among those who inherited their wealth
wealthy people behave maturely
wealthy men were often suspicious of others
41
What is an element of gothic literature, such as “The Raven”?
characters in psychological torment
macabre or violent incidents
supernatural or otherworldly elements
bleak or remote settings
42
When Holden wants to be a “catcher in the rye”, what he means is:
He wants to work on a farm and live outside the city
He wants to catch all the mistakes before they hurt someone
He wants to abandon responsibility
He wants to protect the innocent from corruption
43
Reb's purchase of the store and discoveries an example of which theme in Bread Givers?
the American Dream
illusion vs. reality
immigrant opportunity
unrequited love
44
Describing an area in detail, including dress, dwellings, and occupations, and uses dialect:
symbolism
foreshadowing
stream of consciousness
local color
45
Several of the soldiers in “In Another Country” are likely suffering from what disorder?
depression
schizophreniA
consumerism
post-traumatic stress
46
Did this review help you prepare for the final?
I'm going to soar to success!
I wasn't paying attention. As usual.
47
Reverend Hooper in “The Minister’s Black Veil” had:
a wife who supported him
reasons for wearing the veil that puzzled his community
a congregation that loved and understood him
a belief that confession was good for the soul
48
A literary technique in which the order of a sentence is reversed – sometimes to ensure rhyme.
Wraparound
Inversion
Metaphor
Denotation
49
What is an example of situational irony in
The Crucible
?
Proctor has to count the commandments on his fingers.
Hale, a minister, is questioning them on the Commandments.
Elizabeth knows John committed adultery, but Hale doesn't.
Proctor does not remember the Commandment that he broke.
50
The major from the story “In Another Country” would most likely agree with which statement?
Better to have loved and lost than to never have loved
Love is not worth the heartbreak you feel when you lose it.
All you need is love.
You can easily recover from lost love.
51
The characterization of Daisy was based on Fitzgerald's wife, the “golden girl” of the 20s:
Clara Bow
Gertrude Stein
Zelda Sayre
Ginerva King
52
Bread Givers shows which of the following themes?
father and son relationships are important
Old and New World values clash
the machine age victimized workers
man is victim of the environment
53
The dream of Walter Lee Younger in A Raisin in the Sun is to:
get a better education
become an entrepreneur
leave his family
own a home in the suburbs
54
Are you having fun yet?
Uh...Mrs. S?
This game is out of this world!
55
What is Jay Gatsby’s great misunderstanding?
That money can win over love
That Daisy never loved Nick
That lust and love are the same thing
That the past can be recaptured
56
The dream of matriarch Lena Younger in A Raisin in the Sun is:
to be a doctor
to be a lawyer
to be a civil rights activist
to own her own home in the suburbs
57
What is an example of dramatic irony in
The Crucible
?
Proctor does not remember the Commandment that he broke.
Proctor has to count the commandments on his fingers.
Elizabeth knows John committed adultery, but Hale doesn't.
Hale, a minister, is questioning them on the Commandments.
58
The Puritan ethic can be seen BEST in:
Laura Wingfield’s care of her glass collection.
Knowleton’s reliance on his family’s money.
Tom Buchanan’s lifestyle of playing polo and having affairs.
Ethan Frome’s hauling of lumber and work through the winter.
59
Which of the following would NOT appear in an anthology of Puritan literature?
a play contrasting good and evil
a poem relating ordinary events to God
a spiritual autobiography
a narrative describing life in the colonies
60
In Yezierska’s autobiographical novel Bread Givers, which character represents the author?
Mashah
Fania
Bessie
Sara
61
What type of essay is “Mother Tongue"?
Persuasive essay: states and supports a position or proposal
Parody: copies or reflects, another literary work or form
Expository essay: a writer explains a concept or process.
Personal reflective essay: describes a personal experience
62
All of these typical 20s characters are portrayed in The Great Gatsby EXCEPT:
an athlete
a movie star
a gangster
a flapper
63
John Proctor is a tragic hero for all of these reasons EXCEPT:
he has a tragic flaw, his act of adultery
his fate, death, is tragic
he has status in the community as a respected farmer
he accuses Parris of hypocrisy
64
In “The Story of an Hour”, whom does Mrs. Mallard believe she will live for now?
her husband's memory
Mr. Richards
her sister
herself
65
This writing technique of Hemingway’s requires the reader to make inferences:
Krebs Principle
Lost Gerneration Principle
Code Hero principle
Iceberg Principle
66
Which of the following is NOT true of the setting of Ethan Frome?
Ethan's farm offers comforting warmth for the characters.
Most of the action takes place during the winter.
The weather conditions mirror the mood of the novel.
Starkfield is isolated from other villages by snow.
