Midterm Review - British

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.

Read the passage from The Iliad.

Thus he spoke, and they all held their peace, till Menelaus of the loud battle-cry addressed them. "And now," he said, "hear me too, for it is I who am the most aggrieved. I deem that the parting of Achaeans and Trojans is at hand, as well it may be, seeing how much have suffered for my quarrel with Alexandrus and the wrong he did me. Let him who shall die, die, and let the others fight no more."

Menelaus most strongly affects the epic plot through his ______________________________

• compelling speech

• informal style

• sense of humor

• detailed description

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.

• conveys a message.

• creates the plot conflict.

• interacts with other characters.

• is a compelling speaker.

Read the passage from The Iliad.

When Hector heard this he was glad, and went about among the Trojan ranks holding his spear by the middle to keep them back, and they all sat down at his bidding . . .

Based on the passage, which description best characterizes Hector?

• He is a supernatural force because he is powerful.

• He is an archetype because he is ital to the plot.

• He is a ruthless villain because he is aggressive.

• He is an epic hero because he is a brave leader.

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.

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

• competition

• hospitality

• lords

• marriage

• warriors

Read the passage from Beowulf.

"We are retainers

from Hygelac’s band. Beowulf is my name.

If your lord and master, the most renowned

son of Halfdane, will hear me out

and graciously allow me to greet him in person,

I am ready and willing to report my errand."

How did Seamus Heaney incorporate Old English poetry elements in this modern translation?

• His punctuation copies the half-lines used in Old English poetry.

• His capitalization style mimics Old English poetry capitalization.

• He uses character names that were popular in Old English poetry.

• He solely uses unstressed syllables like poets of Old English poetry.

Read the sentence.

After the group went canoeing, they returned to the dock exhilarated and ready to go kayaking.

Which word in the sentence is a past participle?

• canoeing

• returned

• exhilarated

• kayaking

Read the sentence.

The brash seagull swooped over the divers before they plunged into the water.

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

• before “over”

• after “divers”

• after “before”

• after “water”