Unit 1 Test Review - British Literature

What is one effect of repeating Ráma's name numerous times in The Rámáyan of Válmíki?

• It creates a rhythmic pattern.

• It emphasizes Ráma's importance.

• It identifies Ráma as supernatural.

• It shows that Ráma is the main villain.

Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki.

His brother, fell before his feet,

And cried, "Thy claim all men allow:

O come, our lord and king be thou."

But Ráma nobly chose to be

Observant of his sire's decree.

• is a royal prince.

• has a loyal following.

• is a courageous hero.

• has a devoted brother.

Where is the best place to insert the participial phrase "synchronizing their watches” in the sentence?

• before “over”

• after “divers”

• after “before”

• after “water”

Which lines best complete the sentence? Select 3 options.

Grendel, by John Gardner, is written

• in first person to show a single perspective.

• to tell an old story from a new point of view.

• so that Beowulf’s feelings can be understood.

• with Grendel acting as a first-person narrator.

• using first person to show Hrothgar’s perspective.

Which features of the Anglo-Saxon culture are present in Beowulf? Select 3 options.

• competition

• hospitality

• lords

• marriage

• warriors

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.

At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,

at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.

They had traveled for just three days and nights,

a six weeks’ journey for ordinary men.

When the sun was setting, they dug a well,

they filled their waterskins with fresh water,

Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,

he poured out flour as an offering and said,

"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream.”

Which characteristic of an epic hero is most reflected in this excerpt?

• the ability to persuade others through speech

• the ability to act as a strong warrior and leader

• the courage to embark on a challenging journey

• the courage to undertake life-threatening risks

Read the paragraph.

Point: Gilgamesh is an epic hero because of his great strength and bravery.

Illustration: ________________________________________________________

Explanation: Because Gilgamesh succeeds in such a challenging and frightful task, he proves himself to be notably strong and brave.

Which is the best example from the text to illustrate this point?

• Gilgamesh receives help from the god Shamash.

• Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu to stay and fight when he wants to run.

• Gilgamesh conquers Humbaba after a long and violent struggle.

• Gilgamesh and Enkidu are able to travel great distances in few days.

In The Iliad, one reason Hector can be considered an epic hero is because he

• conveys a message.

• creates the plot conflict.

• is a compelling speaker.

• interacts with other characters.

Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version is the best example of an intervention by a supernatural force?

• Enkidu and Gilgamesh travel four hundred miles before they eat.

• Gilgamesh sits with his chin on his knees and falls asleep.

• A voice from heaven tells Gilgamesh to attack Humbaba.

• The two men stand silently at the edge of the Cedar Forest.

Which elements does strong narrative writing always contain? Check all that apply.

• engaging dialogue

• rich descriptions

• a famous quotation

• cited sources

• thoughtful reflection