Vocabulary
The Hero's Journey
Beowulf
Sir Gawain & Canterbury Tales
Lord of the Flies
100
Choose the correct synonym for abscond
a. slow b. lessen c. redeem d. flee
100
invites the hero into the adventure
the call
100
The main struggle in Beowulf is between
a) love and hate b) good and evil c) peace and war d) courage and cowardice
100
During the Medieval Period, tales concerning imaginative adventures with heroes, love, and chivalry were considered:
a. epics b. romances c. morality plays d. ballads
100
What do the boys have that is the symbol of authority in the society they form?
The conch shell
200
Choose the correct synonym for incongruous
a. out of place b. imaginary c. flexible d. hostile
200
where the hero crosses over from the known world to the unknown world
threshold
200
Which monster gave Beowulf his death wound?
a) Grendel b) Grendel's mother c) the big bad wolf d) a fire breathing dragon
200
England’s first great writer was __________
a. the Beowulf poet b. the Sir Gawain poet c. Geoffrey Chaucer d. William Shakespeare
200
Who or what is the Lord of the Flies?
It is the sow's head, and represents evil.
300
Choose the correct synonym for cessation
a. beginning b. break c. blocked d. termination
300
keeps the initiate focused on goals and provides tools and wisdom
mentor or guide
300
Beowulf believes that the outcome of all of his efforts is ultimately determined by _______
a) God and fate. b) the strength of his will. c) the strength of his body. d) the needs of his people.
300
After Sir Gawain chops off the Green Knight’s head with the axe, what happens?
The Green Knight picks up his severed head and reminds Gawain to find him in a year and a day at the Green Chapel
300
Who competes with Ralph to be chief?
Jack
400
Choose the correct synonym for truculent
a. peaceful b. confrontational c. ignorant d. sluggish
400
a common, recurring character, image or pattern in myths and stories
archetype
400
What characteristic typical of heroes in Anglo-Saxon epic poetry applies to Beowulf?
a. inferior courage b. superior intelligence c. superhuman strength d. idealistic optimism
400
The Canterbury Tales is structured as a
a. parody b. folk ballad. c. melodrama. d. frame story.
400
Which character has grown to love and appreciate the island?
Simon
500
Choose the correct synonym for ephemeral
a. lady-like b. unclean c. binding d. fleeting
500
individual process of growth and transformation
the hero's journey
500
Which line contains the best characterization of Beowulf?
a. snatched up thirty men b. mighty protector of men c. bloodthirsty and horrible d. hell-forged hands
500
The characters in The Canterbury Tales are headed to the shrine of ____________
Thomas a Becket, Canterbury
500
According to Simon, where does the beast exist?
Inside each and every boy
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