How to Read Literature Like A Professor Quiz 1

In his introduction, what does Foster claim about literature?

• It's a group of words with no ultimate meaning.
• It has a set of rules and conventions.
• It's a dark corner upon which to shine light.

What does he claim that it take to understand literature on a deeper level?

• practice
• a degree in English literature
• it's impossible to know everything

According to Foster, what is the last and most important element of "the quest"?

• the quester
• a place to go
• self knowledge
• challenges and trials
• stated reason to go

Which famous literary character does Foster use to illustrate the importance of a quest?

• The Grinch
• Huckleberry Finn
• Jay Gatsby

According to Foster, what words don't have much meaning when it comes to literature?

• sometimes and frequently
• always and never
• perchance and subsequently

What does Foster claim about a meal scene in literature?

• It's communion.
• It's Thanksgiving.
• It's a celebration.

In the real world, Foster claims that breaking bread together is an act of...

• hunger
• sharing and peace
• desperation

According to Foster, a meal scene is usually used to highlight something about

• relationship between characters
• the author's life
• food scarcities

Foster's example of the Chocolate War in his chapter, "Nice to Eat with You: Acts of Communion," illustrates that meal scenes or lack thereof can be

• meaningless
• frustrating
• symbolic

According to Foster, the real reason for a quest is never the same as the ______________________.

• challenges and trials
• stated reason
• original intent of the author