Beowulf
What is an archetype?
A) A person who creates epic poems
B) A typical example of a certain person or thing
C) A villain in a hero’s journey
D) A kind of ancient language
B) A typical example of a certain person or thing
Frampton's goal was to relax his nerves, but he ends up fleeing in a panic. When the result is the exact opposite of what was planned, what literary device is this?
A)Foreshadowing
B)Symbolism
C) Situational Irony
D)Hyperbole
C) Situational Irony
Where does Lord of the Flies take place?
A) An island in the Pacific Ocean
B) A mountain in South America
C) A city in England
D) A desert in Africa
A) An island in the Pacific Ocean
Divulge means:
a) To secretly help someone commit a crime
b) To block or obstruct
c) To encourage someone to act boldly
d) To reveal information that was meant to be kept secret
d) To reveal information that was meant to be kept secret
Why does Grendel attack the people of Herot?
A) He is seeking food and shelter
B) He hates the joy and noise coming from the mead hall
C) He wants to become king himself
D) He was commanded to attack by Hrothgar
B) He hates the joy and noise coming from the mead hall
What happens in the “Crossing the Threshold” stage?
A) The hero returns home with new knowledge
B) The hero begins their journey into the unknown world
C) The hero becomes a mentor
D) The hero faces his final enemy
B) The hero begins their journey into the unknown world
For the purpose of Vera’s trick, what does the open window most importantly symbolize?
A)The pleasant country weather.
B) A way for Frampton to escape the dull conversation.
C) A physical doorway that makes the fictional tragedy she describes seem real.
D) The simple comfort of the Sappleton home
C) A physical doorway that makes the fictional tragedy she describes seem real.
What object is used to call meetings and symbolize order?
A) A drum
B) A fire
C) A whistle
D) A conch shell’
D) A conch shell’
71. The manager tried to __________ the employees into working overtime by threatening to cut their bonuses.
a) Abet
b) Coerce
c) Divulge
d) Ascribe
b) Coerce
Why is the contrast between Mrs. Sappleton's cheerful arrival and the terrible story Vera told about her so important?
A) It proves that Mrs. Sappleton is very forgetful.
B) It shows how funny and entertaining Mrs. Sappleton is.
C) It highlights the difference between Vera's made-up tragedy and the simple, happy truth.
D) It suggests the hunters were lost for a very long time.
C) It highlights the difference between Vera's made-up tragedy and the simple, happy truth.
What do readers learn from the Prologue (pages 1–17)?
A) Beowulf is already the king of Geatland
B) Grendel's attacks have ended, and peace has returned
C) Herot is a peaceful kingdom untouched by evil
D) A powerful monster named Grendel has been terrorizing Herot
D) A powerful monster named Grendel has been terrorizing Herot
Framton Nuttel’s "nervous disorder" can be seen as representing something larger in the story. What does his fragile mental state symbolize?
A) His inability to find a good doctor.
B) The typical problems of people living in the city.
C) The vulnerability of a person to social anxiety and believing what they are told.
D. The necessity of taking long vacations.
C) The vulnerability of a person to social anxiety and believing what they are told.
Piggy’s leadership traits include:
A. Being good at getting people to listen
B. Being good at making people follow the rules
C. Being good at thinking things through
D. Being good at organizing the group
C. Being good at thinking things through
Libation means:
a) A ritual drink offered to honor a deity
b) A type of punishment
c) A formal announcement
d) A messy situation
a) A ritual drink offered to honor a deity
What role does Ralph take among the boys?
A) The outcast
B) The chief/leader
C) The cook
D) The warrior
B) The chief/leader
Which of the following best describes Beowulf’s character?
A) Humble, fearful, and obedient
B) Brave, boastful, and determined to gain glory
C) Cruel, impatient, and dismissive of others
D) Weak, quiet, and uninterested in leadership
B) Brave, boastful, and determined to gain glory
Which description best explains how Vera's words and actions show she is imaginative and enjoys manipulating people?
A) She tells short, boring stories that no one believes.
B) She carefully makes up a detailed, dramatic, and scary story specifically to target Frampton's fears.
C)She often cries and apologizes for lying to guests.
D) She avoids talking to Frampton and keeps to herself.
B) She carefully makes up a detailed, dramatic, and scary story specifically to target Frampton's fears.
Simon’s death represents the death of…
A. Purity and peace
B. Law and order
C. Reason and logic
D. Democracy and safety
A. Purity and peace
Bigot means:
a) A secret code or language
b) A person strongly biased against others’ beliefs or opinions
c) A formal procedure or protocol
d) Someone who is tolerant and open-minded
b) A person strongly biased against others’ beliefs or opinions
The artist’s latest painting was considered his greatest __________, earning praise from critics worldwide.
a) Diffident
b) Prat
c) Disparity
d) Opus
d) Opus
Who is Wiglaf, and why is his role in the final battle significant?
A) He is a coward who flees battle
B) He betrays Beowulf and joins the dragon
C) He stays loyal and helps Beowulf fight the dragon
D) He brings Beowulf new armor
C) He stays loyal and helps Beowulf fight the dragon
"The Open Window" often discusses the power of storytelling. What does Vera's story best symbolize in this theme?
A) How difficult it is to make friends in the country.
B) How a fictional story can completely take over and become the reality for the person hearing it.
C). The importance of family memories and traditions.
D) The need for young people to be more honest.
B) How a fictional story can completely take over and become the reality for the person hearing it.
49. A microcosm is a smaller version of society or a community. What is Lord of the Flies a microcosm of in society?
A. Lord of the Flies is a microcosm of the goodness of society.
B. Lord of the Flies is a microcosm of the civility of youth.
C. Lord of the Flies is a microcosm of the fragility of youth.
D. Lord of the Flies is a microcosm of the cruelty of society.
D. Lord of the Flies is a microcosm of the cruelty of society.
After years of competition, a bitter __________ developed between the rival companies.
a) Disparity
b) Rancor
c) Retinue
d) Conscript
b) Rancor
The teacher warned students not to __________ the success of the project solely to luck; hard work was also responsible.
a) Retinue
b) Impute
c) Extol
d) Adamant
b) Impute