Creation Stories
1. A story that explains how the world, humans, animals, or cultural traditions began is called a:
a) Myth
b) Legend
c) Creation story
d) Fable
What is a Creation Story
Which of the following best describes what myths deal with?
A) Scientific explanations of nature
B) Stories about human experiences and the mysteries of life
C) Lists of moral rules
D) Political systems and laws
B) Stories about human experiences and the mysteries of life
A thriller novel opens with the main character, Sarah, receiving an anonymous note that reads: "The clock is ticking, and the truth you seek is buried in the past. But be warned: some secrets bite back." This technique primarily creates suspense by using:
A. Dangerous Action, as the note implies immediate physical threat.
B. Foreshadowing, because the note hints at a future danger or consequence.
C. Pacing, since the author has momentarily slowed the action down.
D. Withholding Information, since the reader doesn't know who sent the note or what the "truth" is.
B. Foreshadowing, because the note hints at a future danger or consequence. &
D. Withholding Information, since the reader doesn't know who sent the note or what the "truth" is.
At the beginning of the play, what is the primary reason for Romeo’s deep sadness?
A. He is banished from Verona.
B. He lost a duel to a member of the Capulet family.
C. He fears the ongoing feud between the two families.
D. His love for Rosaline is unrequited (not returned).
D. His love for Rosaline is unrequited (not returned).
100.The motivational speaker managed to __________ the audience, making them feel energized and excited.
a) animate
b) delude
c) maul
d) deliberate
a) animate
Which idea is emphasized in “The Separation of Heaven and Earth”?
a) The importance of following rules strictly
b) How conflict and cooperation shape the world and human experience
c) That humans control the natural world completely
d) That life begins with animals before humans
How conflict and cooperation shape the world and human experience
What type of myth explains *why* or *how* something came to be?
A) Historical myth
B) Psychological myth
C) Etiological myth
D) Heroic myth
C) Etiological myth
A writer wants to build maximum tension as a detective races to disarm a bomb. The author uses a full page to describe the detective's trembling hands, the faint "hiss" of the timer, the sticky sweat on the wires, and the agonizing decision of which wire to cut first, all while the clock ticks from 0:03 to 0:02. The primary technique being employed here is:
A. Dangerous Action, because the bomb creates immediate physical danger.
B. Foreshadowing, by hinting that the bomb might explode.
C. Pacing, by slowing down the description of events to emphasize the seconds.
D. Verbal Irony, as the detective is clearly having a "bad day."
C. Pacing, by slowing down the description of events to emphasize the seconds.
In the famous Balcony Scene, how does Juliet demonstrate a change in character from the obedient girl in Act I?
A. She insists on waiting a full year before committing to Romeo.
B. She acts with boldness and determination in planning her own marriage.
C. She immediately agrees to marry Paris despite her parents' wishes.
D. She openly denounces her own family's name for Romeo.
B. She acts with boldness and determination in planning her own marriage.
A chauvinist is most likely to…
a) promote equality and fairness
b) carefully analyze evidence
c) overvalue their own gender, group, or country
d) remain neutral in disputes
c) overvalue their own gender, group, or country
Which statement best represents a main theme of the Genesis creation story?
A) Humans must fight nature to survive.
B) The world was created through conflict between gods.
C) God creates the world with order and purpose.
D) Animals were created before light existed.
C) God creates the world with order and purpose.
The Siege of Troy and Odysseus’s journey are examples of what type of myth?
A) Historical myth
B) Etiological myth
C) Psychological myth
D) Fairytale
A) Historical myth
Read the following passage: "The old house stood like a skeletal sentinel against the bruised sky, its clapboards sagging, its windows empty and dark as vacant eyes. A faint, oily smell, like burnt sugar and decay, hung permanently over the porch." The author's tone toward the house is best described as:
A. Nostalgic and reflective.
B. Gloomy and ominous.
C. Matter-of-fact and detached.
D. Cheerful and inviting.
B. Gloomy and ominous.
67 . What key aspect of Juliet's personality is highlighted in her long, impatient monologue while waiting for the Nurse to return with news from Romeo?
A. Her extreme obedience and patience with her elders.
B. Her deep commitment to her family’s wishes and expectations.
C. Her passionate, headstrong nature and impatience in love.
D. Her cautiousness and fear of the risks involved in their secret plan.
C. Her passionate, headstrong nature and impatience in love.
. The rebellion was considered an outright __________ against the government, punishable by law.
a) animate
b) insurrection
c) belated
d) ostentatious
b) insurrection
In “Birth in the Dawn,” what broader lesson does the story teach about life?
a) Life emerges gradually and in stages, showing interconnectedness among living things
b) Humans are more important than other creatures
c) Only the strongest survive the beginning of life
d) Light is irrelevant to life’s development
a. Life emerges gradually and in stages, showing interconnectedness among living things
Jocasta was the Queen of Thebes and the mother, and later wife, of Oedipus
True or False
True
What is a major theme of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?
A. Love can overcome fear.
B. Guilt can drive a person to confess their crimes.
C. Madness is caused by physical illness.
D. Justice always comes from the law.
B. Guilt can drive a person to confess their crimes.
Who speaks this famous line, spoken immediately after discovering Romeo's identity:
"My only love sprung from my only hate!"
A. Romeo
B. Juliet
C. Lady Capulet
D. The Nurse
B. Juliet
An ingrate is a person who is:
a) Highly educated and intelligent.
b) Ungrateful, failing to show appreciation for kindness.
c) Always the first to greet others warmly.
d) Skilled in farming and agriculture.
b) Ungrateful, failing to show appreciation for kindness.
What lesson can be learned from the Yoruba creation story?
a) Life is created through divine guidance and care
b) Humans are the first creators of the world
c) Animals are more important than humans
d) Life is chaotic and has no order
a) Life is created through divine guidance and care
What is the main purpose of a psychological myth?
A) To teach facts about ancient times
B) To show a hero’s inner journey and self-discovery
C) To explain nature
D) To tell a children’s story
B)To show a hero’s inner journey and self-discovery
Which of the following is the best claim someone could make about the ending of "Flowers"?
A. Myop lays down her flowers because she is tired from walking.
B. The discovery of the body marks a shift from freedom to awareness of violence.
C. The rope symbolizes Myop’s connection to her family history.
D. The end shows that Myop wants to grow up quickly.
B. The discovery of the body marks a shift from freedom to awareness of violence.
Who speaks these angry lines upon recognizing Romeo's voice at the Capulet feast in Act I:
"This, by his voice, should be a Montague. / Fetch me my rapier, boy. What dares the slave / Come hither, cover'd with an antic face..."
A. Tybalt
B. Mercutio
C. Benvolio
D. Lord Capulet
A. Tybalt
124. A ghost, a corporation, or even a single water molecule can be considered a distinct __________ because it exists separately from other things.
a) Entity
b)Charisma
c) Dastardly
d) Status Quo
a) Entity