Literature and Mythology Quiz

What is the primary concern when reading and understanding literature, according to the text?

• Determining whether the story of Adam and Eve is true or not

• Uniting the meaning of myths with deeply held religious beliefs

• How a story functions as material for literary understanding and how it is perceived by the reader

• Ensuring that every writer modernizes ancient myths when writing

According to the text, what does the term "myth" generally refer to?

• Stories that are not true and cannot be united with religious beliefs

• The ability of story to explain ourselves to ourselves in various ways

• Historical accounts that cover the greatest range of human situations

• The literal and figurative interpretations of biblical myths

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a community or culture that has its own body of myths that matter?

• Nineteenth-century Germanic symphonies

• Native American creation stories

• European and Euro-American cultures

• Asian philosophical traditions

What is the significance of myths in the context of Toni Morrison introducing flight into Song of Solomon, as mentioned in the text?

• It is a way to modernize old myths for contemporary readers

• It represents the literal history of the African American experience

• It is the myth of the flying Africans, a story that matters to her community and tribe

• It is a method to unite myth with religious beliefs

What does the author imply about the relationship between myth and location in the United States?

• The location of a community in the United States has no connection to myth

• Communities are named after mythological places without any regard to their geographical relevance

• The names of communities and teams often reflect mythological origins, regardless of their actual location

• All communities in the United States are accurately named after their mythological counterparts

According to the text, what is the main reason Toni Morrison's story about Icarus is surprising to readers?

• It involves a character named Icarus who is not the main focus.

• It includes a detailed description of Daedalus's craftsmanship.

• It is a modern adaptation of the Icarus myth.

• It focuses on the parental attempt to save Icarus.

What does the author suggest about the painting by Pieter Brueghel in 1558?

• It depicts Icarus as the central figure of the painting.

• It portrays a peaceful scene that contrasts with Icarus's tragedy.

• It shows Icarus's father, Daedalus, crafting the wings.

• It is a direct representation of the Icarus myth.

What is the common theme that the author identifies in the works of Auden, Williams, and Brueghel?

• The excitement of adventure and exploration.

• The personal nature of suffering and the larger world's indifference.

• The triumph of human ingenuity over nature.

• The importance of parental guidance in myths.

What does the author imply about the way young drivers relate to the story of Icarus?

• They are inspired by Icarus's ambition and creativity.

• They are indifferent to the moral of the story.

• They see parallels between Icarus's fate and their own experiences.

• They are more interested in the technical aspects of Icarus's flight.

According to the text, what is one way classical myth can work in modern times?

• By serving as a direct template for contemporary stories.

• By providing overt subject matter for various forms of art.

• By being completely reimagined to fit modern contexts.

• By teaching moral lessons to the younger generation.