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WorksheetsTeacher's Final 10B
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
The term Hubris refers to which of the following definitions?
a)
fear
b)
pride
c)
love
d)
hatred
2.
The following quote was taken from which reading selection in Unit 1?
Hail to thee O Nile!
Thou showest thyself in this land,
Coming in peace, giving life to Egypt
Hail to thee O Nile!
Thou showest thyself in this land,
Coming in peace, giving life to Egypt
a)
Osiris and Isis
b)
The King's Magic Drum
c)
The African Farm
d)
Hymn to the Nile
3.
The following quote is an example of what type of characterization, direct or indirect?
“He has got a letter; his wife is dead. You must go and comfort him,” said Tant Sannie at last, “and I will go with you. It would not be the thing for me to go alone—me, who am only thirty-three, and he an unmarried man now,”
“He has got a letter; his wife is dead. You must go and comfort him,” said Tant Sannie at last, “and I will go with you. It would not be the thing for me to go alone—me, who am only thirty-three, and he an unmarried man now,”
a)
Indirect
b)
Direct
4.
Mr. Bamgee, a character from A Chip Glass of Ruby, was extremely supportive of his wife, Mrs. Bamgee, true or false?
a)
True
b)
False
5.
According to the reading selection Osiris and Isis, Osiris' rule was NOT represented by which of the following traits or characteristics of his reign over Egypt?
a)
there were no wars during his reign
b)
wisdom and fine arts were taught
c)
jealousy and envy were celebrated
d)
laws were made to ensure harmony
6.
Antigone was written by which great Greek playwright?
a)
Homer
b)
Shakespeare
c)
Sophocles
d)
Frost
7.
Antigone originally intended to marry ___________.
a)
Polyneices
b)
Haemon
c)
Creon
d)
Eteocles
8.
Which of the following is a true description of Antigone's only sister?
a)
Loyal to Creon
b)
Loyal to Antigone
c)
Loyal to Polyneices
d)
Loyal to Haemon
9.
Plays are separated into _____ and there may be an intermission after a certain point within the production.
a)
chapters
b)
stanzas
c)
prologues
d)
acts
10.
King Creon, his noble but opposing nephews Polyneices and Eteocles, and the late Oedipus, were all kings of _______.
a)
South Africa
b)
Egypt
c)
Thebes
d)
Argos
11.
The Book of Genesis and the Epic of Gilgamesh were synonymous with what great natural occurrence?
a)
Hurricane
b)
Lightening Storm
c)
Tornado
d)
Flood
12.
Which classic parable or allegory features the return of a long lost loved one and is used to convey the need for forgiveness?
a)
The Book of Ruth
b)
The Prodigal Son
c)
Hymn to the NIle
d)
Exodus
13.
What were the names of the widowed women from the Book of Ruth?
a)
Ruth, Orpah, Naomi
b)
Ruth, Sarah, Elizabeth
c)
Mariah, Sybil, and Charlotte
d)
Mary, Ruth, Sonja
14.
Which word would NOT be considered a good choice if a writer wanted to set a positive tone in a particular selection or literary piece?
a)
complimentary
b)
respectful
c)
arrogant
d)
scholarly
15.
Which system was extremely prevalent in India and had a major affect on how certain citizens of India were viewed?
a)
The Judicial System
b)
The Capitalist System
c)
The Caste System
d)
The Ecosystem
16.
The term euphemism is defined as a more __________ way to address an individual or issue in relation to the words chosen.
a)
suitable
b)
horrid
c)
fraudulent
d)
gross
17.
This culmination or collection of verses that are in the form of advisory statements that were originally believed to be the actual words of Buddha can be found in the _______________.
a)
The Holy Bible
b)
The Koran
c)
Britannica Encyclopedia
d)
The Dhammapada
18.
The Nakamitsu is a Japanese play which features levels of authority characterized by the title of _________.
a)
Minister
b)
Shogun
c)
Sensei
d)
Ninja
19.
Which supernatural creature is featured in the classic Lays of medieval France?
a)
Vampire
b)
Frankenstein
c)
Were-wolf
d)
Ghoul
20.
This reading selection from Unit 5 featured a wager between a lawyer and a banker.
a)
The Bargain
b)
The Accountant
c)
The Wager
d)
The Bet
21.
Foreshadowing is a literary tecnique used to _______ a vital detail or plot twist that will have a huge impact on the plot later in the selection.
a)
delete
b)
introduce
c)
discourage
d)
maintain
22.
The Divine Comedy, Dante's Inferno, is an allegory and focuses on the humanistic view of the Christian afterlife: Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell.
a)
true
b)
false
23.
Which type of irony is synonymous with thrillers and horror films?
a)
verbal (sarcasm)
b)
karma (turnabout is fairplay)
c)
dramatic (audience knows but character does not)
24.
When the principle characters of the Interlopers realize the error of their ways, which type of wild animal ultimately ruins their reconciliation?
a)
hawks
b)
lions
c)
bears
d)
wolves
25.
The Attendant's Confession features the dilemma of a caregiver that struggles with incriminating himself in the ________ of an elderly man that was rather rude and cruel in spite of his best efforts to care for him unconditionally.
a)
marriage
b)
death
c)
joy
d)
reward
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