Literary Eras
What are the main characteristics of Modernism?
Experimentation, alienation, individualism, etc.
What does Gregor Samsa do for a living?
Traveling Salesman
What was Hedda's father's occupation?
General
Before dying, Ikemefuna thinks of Okonkwo as what?
His real father
What do Portia's suitors have to do in order to win her hand?
Choose the correct casket with her photo in it.
What is the historical context for Things Fall Apart?
What does the picture on Gregor's wall depict?
A woman in furs
Mrs. Elvsted was previously a flame of
George Tesman
Nwoye questions the customs that condone the killing of Ikemefuna. Where does he find answers?
Christianity
Why does Shylock intensely dislike Antonio?
Because Antonio is anti-Semitic and publicly condemns Shylock for charging excessive interest.
What time period did Shakespeare write in? What were his primary styles of writing?
Renaissance, he generally wrote plays and poetry. THe plays were either comedies, histories, or tragedies.
How does the mother react when she sees Gregor?
She passes out
Mrs. Elvstead is worried that Lovborg will relapse into...
Drinking
What is the name for the personal god that each individual is given by the Creator at the moment of conception?
Chi
What does Portia say that Shylock must not do when he cuts off a pound of Antonio's flesh?
Spill a drop of blood
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What does Gregor do to spare Grete's feelings when she is in his room?
Hides behind a sheet
Who is Judge Brack throwing a dinner party for?
Bachelors and Husbands
Who said the following, "My father, they have killed me!"
Ikemefuna
Which main character does NOT get married by the end of the play?
Antonio
Franz Kafka was primarily a writer during what era? How was his writing unique?
Modernism
"Kafkaesque"- nightmarish qualities
How does Gregor die? How does his family feel after this?
He lies down in exhaustion and dies.
Relieved and Happy
How does Lovborg die? Who caused his death?
An accidental gun shot wound by a gun given to him by Hedda
When Okonkwo realizes that his clansmen will never go to war against the British, what is his next action?
Commit suicide
What does Shylock bring with him to the courtroom?
A knife and sclaes