Literature Quiz

At the end of the Epic of Gilgamesh, what was Gilgamesh given?

• the kingship

• wisdom

• everlasting life

• contentment

Who was the daughter of the landlord of "The Fisherman's Rest"?

• Sally

• Suzanne

• Marguerite

• Emmuska

Who helped Marguerite get to France to warn the Scarlet Pimpernel of danger?

• Percy

• Sir Andrew

• Mr. Hempseed

• Suzanne

Before his death, what was Hector’s final request?

• that his family be spared

• that his death be avenged

• that his body be returned to his family after his death

• that he be remembered as a hero

Who stole fire from Zeus in "The Creation of Pandora"?

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Hephaestus

• Prometheus

Why did Thisbe leave her meeting place under the tree?

• She had forgotten to bring provisions for their journey.

• She was frightened by an approaching lioness and left for safety.

• She had second thoughts about the wisdom of their decision.

• She became tired of waiting and thought her lover had changed his mind.

What is the writer's or speaker's attitude toward his subject?

• First person

• Foreshadowing

• Imagery

• Tone

What is a direct or indirect hint at an event that will take place in the future?

• Paradox

• Foreshadowing

• Simile

• Plot

What is a series of events in a story that communicates an overall message?

• Imagery

• First person

• Plot

• Tone

What is the use of words that appeal to the senses?

• Imagery

• Paradox

• Simile

• Tone