Quiz 1 21st Century Literature

Literature came from what French word, that means “beautiful writings?”

• A. Letra

• B. Belles-Litera

• C. Belles-Writing

• D. Belles- Letters

2. Classic Literature

• A. January 1, 2001

• B. Timeless

• C. January 1, 2021

• D. Pop Culture

3. Rise of Millennial

• A. January 1, 2001

• B. Timeless

• C. January 1, 2021

• D. Pop Culture

4. 21st Century Literature

• A. January 1, 2001

• B. Timeless

• C. January 1, 2021

• D. Pop Culture

Parasite is a South Korean film with a dark satire on class disparity. The story follows the poor Kim family as they scheme to infiltrate the wealthy Park family, highlighting the harsh realities social inequality.

• A. Memory and History

• B. Effects of Capitalism

• C. Effects of Technology

• D. Struggle for Identity and Purpose

A historical fiction novel follows a woman who uncovers her grandmother’s letters from World War II. As she reads them, she learns about the struggles, sacrifices, and resilience of her ancestors, and how these past events have shaped her family's identity. Which literary theme is being highlighted?

• A. Memory and History

• B. Effects of Capitalism

• C. Effects of Technology

• D. Struggle for Identity and Purpose

Fight Club is a film that follows an unnamed protagonist who struggles in a consumer-driven society. His journey of self-discovery takes a dark turn as he creates an underground fight club with the enigmatic Tyler Durden.

• A. Memory and History

• B. Effects of Capitalism

• C. Effects of Technology

• D. Struggle for Identity and Purpose

The Matrix is sci-fi classic that explores a future where humans live in a simulated reality created by machines. The film delves into technological control, reality, and human resistance against a dystopian future.

• A. Memory and History

• B. Effects of Capitalism

• C. Effects of Technology

• D. Struggle for Identity and Purpose

In a dystopian novel, a massive earthquake devastates a major city, leading to societal collapse. The characters must navigate the resulting chaos, scarcity of resources, and the breakdown of social order. Which literary theme does this scenario primarily represent?

• A. Personalized Narratives

• B. Effects of War, Terrorism

• C. Natural or Man-made Catastrophe

• D. Movement of People from one Place to another

The Glass Castle is memoir recounts Walls' unconventional and often harrowing childhood with her deeply dysfunctional family. The narrative is deeply personal, offering insights into her resilience and the complex relationship she has with her parents.

• A. Personalized Narratives

• B. Effects of War, Terrorism

• C. Natural or Man-made Catastrophe

• D. Movement of People from one Place to another