Wordsworth's perspective of immortality is that:

Children are closer to the eternal than adults.

The Egyptian Book of the Dead was written

to serve as a "travel guide" to navigate the Underworld

"the land between the two rivers"

The Epic of Gilgamesh is:

one of the oldest pieces of literature known today

Which is not a theme of "The Rubaiyat"?

actions speak louder than words

"The Book of Ruth" is a story of acceptance because

Ruth is welcomed to Bethlehem despite her ethnicity

There will be an essay question on the test.

Yes! It will be worth 10 points.

All of the following are similarities between the flood stories except:

the floods were initiated for the same reason

Which of the following is not a pillar of Islam?

Go to Mecca at least two times in one's lifetime

Which of the following is not a characteristic of pastoral poetry?

It always includes elevated language and meter

The main difference between biblical and epic heroes is

the covenant of God assists B. heroes; gods assist epic h.

There will be a quote identification section on the test. Yes or No?

Yes. We will have to state source of 10 quotes.

The most dramatic portion of a person's journey to the Underworld, according to the Egyptians:

the judgment of the dead by Osiris

The Epic of Gilgamesh was lost until:

archaeologists excavated Ashurbanipal's library

Of the list below, The Epic of Gilgamesh contains which epic convention?

The poem involves a hero who embarks on a long journey.

"The Fisherman and the Jinnee" was supposedly created by:

Princess Shaharazad to avoid execution.

All is true of "The Rubaiyat" except:

The poem includes a title that contains concrete language.

All of the following are differences between Gilgamesh and Enkidu except

Enkidu seeks immortality; Gilgamesh does not

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1
"The Fisherman and the Jinnee" is
All of the above
a folk tale
a frame story
one of the most famous pieces of Arabic prose
2
One similarity between Gilgamesh and "The Fisherman and the Jinnee" is:
A serpent is involved in both.
They are both Arabic pieces of literature.
They are both epics.
They are both noted for their strong usage of irony.
3
The one who dies at the end of "The Shah-Nama" is
Rustam
Sohrab
Human
Sohrab's horse
4
Mesopotamia is located in modern day
Israel
Iraq
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
5
Wordsworth's perspective of immortality is that:
Teenagers are most interested in the topic of immortality.
Children are closer to the eternal than adults.
Adults, being older, are closer to the eternal than youth.
No one has returned from the dead = no conclusions.
6
The Egyptian Book of the Dead was written
to serve as a "travel guide" to navigate the Underworld
a book a person should read before death
a list of family and friends one meets in the afterlife
as a religious text to honor one specific god
7
Mesopotamia means:
"flat, arid, dry land"
"in the middle of Meso and Tamia"
"the land between the two rivers"
"in the middle of the waters"
8
All of the following are archetypes in the Book of Genesis except
the tree of life
the damsel in distress
the serpent
good vs. evil
9
Unlike Mesopotamian kings, Egyptian pharaohs were referred to as
gods
Sultans
divine rulers
lawmakers
10
The Epic of Gilgamesh is:
one of the oldest pieces of literature known today
about an epic hero who finds immortality
a traditional folk story
a story that contains every characteristic of an epic
11
Which is not an example of concrete language?
restless
incense
ritual robe
white bread
12
The poem "Your Love, Dear Man, Is As Lovely to Me" includes which type of figurative language?
catalog
imagery
simile
personification
13
Which is not a theme of "The Rubaiyat"?
the inevitability of death
carpe diem
actions speak louder than words
the fleeting nature of time
14
"The Book of Ruth" is a story of acceptance because
Elimilech accepts Naomi into his family
Boaz accepts Ruth's kids as his own
Orpah deals with the death of her two sons
Ruth is welcomed to Bethlehem despite her ethnicity
15
There will be an essay question on the test.
For real?
Absolutely not.
Yes! It will be worth 1,000,000 points.
Yes! It will be worth 10 points.
16
All of the following groups were polytheistic except:
The Babylonians
The Egyptians
The Hebrews
The Sumerians
17
The Book of Ruth is noted as a Hebrew
epic
frame story
short story
folk tale
18
All of the following are similarities between the flood stories except:
Floods destroyed the inhabitants in both stories
Each piece included someone designated to build an ark
the floods were initiated for the same reason
The plot included birds that went searching for land
19
Ancient Persia is located in modern day
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Egypt
Syria
20
Which of the following is not a pillar of Islam?
Perform acts of charity
Turn toward Mecca and pray five times a day
Fast during the month of Ramadan
Go to Mecca at least two times in one's lifetime
21
Which of the following is not a characteristic of pastoral poetry?
It always includes elevated language and meter
Pastoral poetry deals with the pleasures of rural life
It addresses he longings and desires of simple people
It is a type of poem that allows for escapism
22
The main difference between biblical and epic heroes is
The epic hero goes on a journey; epic heroes never do
Epic heroes overcome great obstacles; B. heroes do not
the covenant of God assists B. heroes; gods assist epic h.
B. heroes are underdogs and epic heroes are flawless
23
"The Voice of the Swallow, Flittering, Calls to Me" is written from the perspective of
a gardener
a bee keeper
the bird catcher
a fisherman
24
The god Gilgamesh implores for help in his battle against Humbaba:
Shamash
Adad
Enkidu
Enlil
25
Which is not a characteristic of Persian culture?
a belief in polytheism
following the "straight and narrow"
strong spiritual beliefs
a focus on the role of fate and predesitination
26
A gleaner is
a kinsman
a harvester
digs holes for seedlings
collects grain from harvesters
27
There will be a quote identification section on the test. Yes or No?
No.
Mary had a little lamb.
Ugh. Seriously?
Yes. We will have to state source of 10 quotes.
28
T/F: The test will have 40 multiple choice, 10 quote identification, and one 10 pt. essay.
True
False
29
The most dramatic portion of a person's journey to the Underworld, according to the Egyptians:
the passing through of the seven halls
the declaration of innocence
the judgment of the dead by Osiris
Enlil and Shamash's ritualistic dance
30
The Epic of Gilgamesh was lost until:
archaeologists excavated Ashurbanipal's library
It was found in a cave between the Tigris and Euphrates
It was located in Sargon's dwelling in 1891.
It has never been "lost"
31
Of the list below, The Epic of Gilgamesh contains which epic convention?
It includes a catalog, or a long list of warriors.
It begins with an invocation to a muse.
The poem involves a hero who embarks on a long journey.
It contains many extended similes.
32
The Sumerians can be credited with the creation of:
the 360 degree circle
cuneiform writing
the 60 second minute
hieroglyphics
33
At the resolution of the story, what happens to the Jinnee?
The jinnee grants the fisherman two wishes.
He's thrown back into the sea.
The fisherman releases him.
The jinnee kills the fisherman.
34
"The Fisherman and the Jinnee" was supposedly created by:
Aladdin to recount people's lives.
King Yunan to tell the story.
Princess Shaharazad to avoid execution.
King Harun al-Rashid to outline his reign.
35
A recurring theme in many cultures is:
epic
quest
motif
archetype
36
The speaker's illness in "I Think I'll Go Home and Lie Very Still" is:
doubt
lovesickness
sadnesss
despair.
37
Gilgamesh's best friend:
Enlil
Humbaba
Ea
Enkidu
38
All is true of "The Rubaiyat" except:
The poem includes a title that contains concrete language.
It was written in iambic pentameter.
It follows AABA rhyme scheme.
It incorporates imagery and metaphor.
39
All of the following contain characteristics of a quest story except:
"The Rubaiyat"
"Rustam and Sohrab"
"David and Goliath"
The Epic of Gilgamesh
40
All of the following are differences between Gilgamesh and Enkidu except
Enkidu seeks immortality; Gilgamesh does not
The king is civilized; Enkidu is from the wilderness
Enkidu is marked for death by the gods; Gilgamesh is spared
Enkidu thinks Humbaba does not deserve mercy; Gilgamesh does

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