UEG-505 Mid-Term Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of Modernism in early 20th-century British literature?

• Rejection of Victorian morality

• Use of linear narrative structure

• Emphasis on individual subjectivity

• Experimentation with form and style

2. Which art movement is closely associated with Modernism in literature?

• Dadaism

• Romanticism

• Neo-classicism

• Realism

3. Modernist writers such as Virginia Woolf and James Joyce are known for their use of which narrative technique?

• First-person narration

• Linear plot development

• Stream-of-consciousness

• Conventional dialogue

4.What is the main theme of T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land, which is a key Modernist text?

• The search for personal identity

• Romance

• The idealization of nature

• The fragmentation of modern society

5. Which event had a significant impact on the intellectual and artistic development of Modernism in literature?

• The Industrial Revolution

• World War I

• The English Civil War

• The French Revolution

6. In Pygmalion, Henry Higgins’ view of Eliza is primarily based on her:

• Personality

• Social class

• Appearance

• Accent

7. What does Eliza’s transformation from a flower girl to a lady in Pygmalion symbolize?

• The power of education and self-determination in changing social status

• The loss of individuality through social conformity

• The importance of romantic love in personal growth

• The degradation of class distinctions in society

8. Which social issue is central to the themes of Pygmalion?

• Gender equality

• Class and social mobility

• The impact of war on society

• The role of women in the arts

9. How does Shaw characterize Higgins in Pygmalion?

• As a humble, empathetic character

• As a kind-hearted, generous individual

• As a passionate romantic

• As a detached, intellectual elitist with little regard for others’ feelings

10. What does the ending of Pygmalion suggest about the relationship between Eliza and Higgins?

• Eliza becomes dependent on Higgins for emotional support

• Higgins and Eliza have a traditional romantic ending

• Eliza asserts her independence, suggesting a shift in gender roles and class dynamics

• Higgins realizes the importance of marrying Eliza to improve his social status