21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

1.       “One Thousand and One Nights” is a significant work of which literature?

• Persian

• Greek

• Arabic

• Roman

In what year was The Great Gatsby published?

• 1876

• 1885

• 1925

• 1952

What ancient civilization used hieroglyphics to record religious texts, administrative information, and stories?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greek

• Ancient Rome

• Mesopotamia

What significant contribution did the Sumerians of Mesopotamia make to civilization?

• The development of the first known system of irrigation.

• The construction of the first monumental ziggurats.

•  The creation of cuneiform script, one of the earliest known writing systems.

•       The invention of the wheel.

In what year was A Tale of Two Cities published?

• 1811

• 1813

• 1859

• 1861

Leo Tolstoy is known for War and Peace. What is the title of his other famous novel about morality and adultery?

• The Brothers Karamazov

•   Crime and Punishment

• Anna Karenina

• Eugene Onegin

What primary emotions does the poem, Prayer from the Womb, convey through the child’s perspective regarding separation from the mother?

• Joy and excitement

•    Anger and resentment

• Hurt and confusion

• Fear and anticipation

A work of Japanese literature focusing on the psychological impact of clutter and the search for meaning amidst material possessions is known by what title?

• The God Who Loves You

• Road Not Taken

• Treasures of the Deep

• Struggles with Meaningless Things

The central metaphor in the poem “The Road Not Taken” is:

• A journey through a forest

• Two diverging roads in a wood

• A traveler’s reflection on life choices

• The beauty of nature

Which theme is LEAST prominent in “Just One Thing”?

• Family dynamics

• Cultural identity

• The importance of education

• Romantic relationships