Literature SS3

The protagonist in a story is:

• The main character in the story

• The antagonist of the story

• A minor character in the story

• A bystander in the plot

Which of the following terms describes a play with a happy ending?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Epic

• Satire

Which of the following is an example of a figure of speech known as ‘metaphor’?

• “As busy as a bee.”

• “The world is a stage.”

• “He runs like the wind.”

• “Her eyes are as bright as diamonds.”

In literature, the term 'climax' refers to:

• The introduction of the story

• The highest point of tension or conflict in the plot

• The resolution of the story

• The setting of the story

The use of words that imitate sounds is called

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

• Simile

Who is the ruler of Athens in A Midsummer Night's Dream?

• Oberon

• Theseus

• Egeus

• Lysander

Which character is known as the king of the fairies?

• Puck

• Oberon

• Theseus

• Demetrius

Puck is also known by what other name in the play?

• Robin Goodfellow

• Francis Flute

• Snug

• Peter Quince

Why does Egeus go to Theseus at the beginning of the play?

• To plan the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta

• To accuse Lysander of stealing his daughter’s heart

• To ask for advice on a political matter

• To ask for Theseus' permission to hold a play

What happens when Puck mistakenly applies the love portion to Lysander’s eyes?

• Lysander falls in love with Helena

• Lysander falls in love with Titania

• Lysander wakes up and fights Oberon

• Lysander falls in love with Hermia again