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WorksheetsMidterm Review
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When Henry expressed his frustration with his Archbishop Thomas Beckett, four knights responded by ___________.
a)
killing the Archbishop
b)
burning down the church
c)
beheading the king
d)
capturing the Archbishop
2.
someone in the past who lived and worked on land that they did not own and who had to obey the owner of the land
a)
knight
b)
lord
c)
noble
d)
serf/peasant
3.
the leader of the Roman Catholic Church
a)
Pope
b)
King
c)
Lord
d)
Bishop
4.
the official leaders of religious activities in organized religions, such as priests, rabbis, etc.
a)
clergy
b)
manor
c)
knight
d)
squire
5.
Who had the most authority in the feudal system?
a)
noble
b)
king
c)
serf
d)
knight
6.
writing that offers insight into society, its value, and its customs
a)
Satire
b)
Indirect characterization
c)
Social Commentary
d)
Frame narrative
7.
use of actions, thoughts, dialogue and physical description to reveal a character’s personality
a)
satire
b)
direct characterization
c)
indirect characterization
d)
hyperbole
8.
direct statements or revelations about a character
a)
hyperbole
b)
social commentary
c)
indirect characterization
d)
direct characterization
9.
A literary mode based on criticism of people and society through ridicule
a)
frame narrative
b)
satire
c)
indirect characterization
d)
social commentary
10.
a person who is put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of any belief, principle, or cause
a)
apothecary
b)
martyr
c)
eminent
d)
solicitous
11.
introductory section of a literary work
a)
frame story
b)
satire
c)
prologue
d)
hyperbole
12.
is a literary device that binds together several different stories
a)
frame narrative
b)
social commentary
c)
satire
d)
direct characterizaton
13.
Ex. Chaucer describes the Cleric as having a threadbare coat and riding a skinny horse.
a)
satire
b)
indirect characterization
c)
social commentary
d)
frame narrative
14.
Ex. Political cartoons, Saturday Night Live, Weird Al Yankovich songs, The Onion News, People of Walmart song.
a)
social commentary
b)
satire
c)
frame narrative
d)
hyperbole
15.
Ex. Stories structured like Forrest Gump, The Princess Bride, The Canterbury Tales
a)
social commentary
b)
frame narrative
c)
satire
d)
hyperbole
16.
Ex. Chaucer tells the reader that Friar is corrupt.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
c)
satire
d)
social commentary
17.
Sally sells seashells on the sea shore
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
18.
a narrative poem of longer length; usually tells a sad or tragic story; contains many stanzas
a)
couplet
b)
haiku
c)
rhyme
d)
ballad
19.
Which one below is in the lowest position during Feudal society?
a)
Knights
b)
peasants
c)
nobles
d)
bishops
20.
What was the name of the code whereby knights swore to defend noble ideals?
a)
Sharia Law
b)
Chivalry
c)
Feudalism
d)
manorism
21.
Which three qualities are associated closely with chivalry?
a)
Strength, brutality, cruelty
b)
Gallantry, courtesy, honor
c)
Meekness, quietness, obedience
d)
Dishonesty, thievery, swindling
22.
What literary work tells the story of the brave knights of Camelot?
a)
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table
b)
King Merlin
c)
Beowulf
d)
Romeo and Juliet
23.
What literary device is the following an example of? "Along the whale's path I travel."
a)
Alliteration
b)
Caesura
c)
Kenning
d)
Assonance
24.
Which is NOT an example of a Kenning?
a)
Seabird's bath
b)
World-Candle
c)
Wolf of Wounds
d)
Strong as an Ox
25.
What do you call a payment to compensate for injury or death?
a)
Wergild
b)
Wyrd
c)
Kenning
d)
Allusion
26.
One's fate or destiny is called:
a)
Flyting
b)
Wergild
c)
Wyrd
d)
Synecdoche
27.
Object or idea repeated throughout the literature: theme
Light vs. Dark
Good vs. Evil
Light vs. Dark
Good vs. Evil
a)
Allusion
b)
Motif
c)
Werguild
d)
Wyrd
28.
Traveling minstrels, passed down oral literature and history of Anglo Saxons for generations.
a)
Brittons
b)
Scops
c)
Jutes
d)
Motifs
29.
Long narrative STORY about a HERO who embodies beliefs of a culture.
a)
Lyric Poem
b)
Limerick Poem
c)
Epic Poem
d)
Heroic Poem
30.
1. Courage
2. Fame / Immortality
3. Loyalty
4. Wisdom
5. Boasting
6. Physical Strength
2. Fame / Immortality
3. Loyalty
4. Wisdom
5. Boasting
6. Physical Strength
a)
Heroic Qualities
b)
Life Goals
c)
Exeter Book
d)
Scops
31.
Language of the people
a)
Litotes
b)
Wyrd
c)
Vernacular
d)
Kenning
32.
What does the "divine right of kings" mean?
a)
God gave them the power to rule
b)
Kings are the only rulers around
c)
Kings can do whatever they want
d)
Kings have the right of way on the road
33.
The term feudalism is best defined as a
a)
Division of power between branches of government
b)
Holy war between Christians and Muslims
c)
Process in which goods are traded for other goods
d)
System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty
34.
The Middle-Ages in England began with what event?
a)
Anglo-Saxon Invasion
b)
Norman Conquest
c)
Hundred Years' War
d)
Black Plague
35.
A class system with God and king at the top and serfs at the bottom is...
a)
Capitalism
b)
Socialism
c)
Feudalism
d)
Communism
36.
A long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of a legendary hero in pursuit of a goal of national importance. The hero’s accomplishments reflect the values of his culture and usually figure prominently in the history or mythology of his people.
a)
Heroic Poetry
b)
Epic
c)
Elegy
d)
Parody
37.
Prepares the reader for future events, actions, or revelations; the introduction of objects, facts, events, or characters that hint at or otherwise prefigure a developing situation or conflict.
a)
Alliteration
b)
Theme
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Parody
38.
The repetition of sounds at the start of nearby words.
Ex: So Hrothgar's men lived happily in his hall.
Ex: So Hrothgar's men lived happily in his hall.
a)
Simile
b)
Alliteration
c)
Assonance
d)
Synonym
39.
Between 400-449 AD, who invaded the British Isle?
a)
Angles, Saxons, and Jutes
b)
Angles and Saxons
c)
Jutes and Normans
d)
Gauls
40.
A(n) ___ is a story, character, or theme that represents a familiar pattern repeated throughout literature and across cultures.
a)
archetype
b)
metaphor
c)
repetition
d)
motif
41.
A(n) ___ ___ undertakes a quest to achieve something of tremendous value to themselves or their society.
a)
epic hero
b)
tragic hero
c)
anti-hero
42.
How were stories shared among the Anglo-Saxons?
a)
oral tradition
b)
share books
c)
read the newspaper
d)
only men could tell stories
43.
What is the end date of the Anglo-Saxon period?
a)
1066
b)
1067
c)
1167
d)
1069
44.
From Beowulf - Why couldn't Grendel hurt the king?
a)
He was protected by his men
b)
He was protected by Beowulf
c)
He was protected by Unferth
d)
He was protected by God
45.
What is a scop?
a)
Monks who traveled around telling stories.
b)
Professional poets who recited and performed epics.
c)
Latin engravers who enjoy love.
d)
Freestyle writers
46.
What is the name of the period after The Anglo-Saxon period?
a)
The Modern Period
b)
The Medieval Period
c)
The Victorian Period
d)
The Romanticism Period
47.
Which is an example of a kenning?
a)
The weather was super hot in the desert.
b)
Water flowed from the fountain like syrup.
c)
With gas prices dropping, I'm going to buy a gas-guzzler.
d)
The drinks in the fridge were ice-cold.
48.
Which is an example of alliteration?
a)
Always ask for apples nicely.
b)
Bring the cinnamon here, please.
c)
Monroe area high school is legendary.
d)
Where can I find the large window?
49.
The pilgrimage to Canterbury started after the murder of ___________________.
a)
Thomas á Becket
b)
Henry VI
c)
Julius Caesar
d)
Beowulf
50.
The main gathering place in a Medieval kingdom.
a)
Sea-road
b)
Mead Hall
c)
Coffee Shop
d)
Parliament
51.
What is another term for the Anglo-Saxon language?
a)
Middle English
b)
Modern English
c)
Frisian English
d)
Old English
52.
The Anglo-Saxon period is said to date from
a)
55 BC to AD 43
b)
AD 1 to 449
c)
449 to 1066
d)
1066 to 1485
53.
Much of the Anglo-Saxon poetry that has survived is
a)
Latin legends
b)
Irish history
c)
Roman, with Christian additions
d)
Pagan, with Christian additions
54.
True or False: Beowulf is the oldest known English epic poem.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
Considering this story is based on a pagan culture, it seems odd that there are so many Christian themes. What is an explanation for this?
a)
It was written later than originally thought.
b)
It's origins are in the Roman empire rather than the Germanic tribes.
c)
The scribes who wrote it down were Christian monks who related it to the religion of their time.
d)
The scop who passed the tale on changed it to please the king he told it to.
56.
Who were the ancient people of Britain?
a)
Celts
b)
Romans
c)
Anglo-saxon
57.
Was the Celts belief
a)
Monotheistic
b)
polytheistic
58.
What event sparked the shift from Old English to Middle English?
a)
The Great Vowel Shift
b)
The Norman Conquest
c)
The creation of the Gutenberg Printing Press
d)
The Industrial Revolution
59.
Which of the following was NOT considered a virtue by the Anglo-Saxons?
a)
Bravery
b)
Patience
c)
Loyalty
d)
Friendship
60.
After the Romans evacuated their troops, Britain was left with —
a)
A strong army
b)
An infrastructure with roads and architecture
c)
A stable government
61.
Anglo-Saxon poets held an honored position in society primarily because they —
a)
preserved heroic deeds in the collective memory of the people
b)
became great warriors for their lords
c)
painstakingly copied old manuscripts
62.
An epic hero is a person whose qualities represent those valuable to his or her _____________________.
a)
culture or society
b)
family and friends
c)
enemies and foes
d)
character and morals
63.
What is personification?
a)
When a non-human character is given human characteristics
b)
When you compare something using like or as
c)
When you compare something without using like or as
d)
When you reference a famous event or person
64.
Which characteristic is not typical of an epic hero?
a)
He has superhuman strength.
b)
He has encounters with strange creatures.
c)
He doubts his abilities.
d)
He is tested in dangerous battles.
65.
What are the characteristics of an epic hero?
a)
Rises to power, has a tragic flaw, the flaw makes the leader fall in a dramatic way.
b)
Has super human strength, craftiness, confidence, is important, and historically significant.
c)
Is a commoner who tries really hard.
d)
Wears a cape and a mask. Sometimes wears a super suit.
66.
Thane is another word for ___________.
a)
Knight
b)
Soldier
c)
Son
d)
Traitor
67.
Grendel is a demon who is descended from what biblical character?
a)
Abel
b)
Abraham
c)
Cain
d)
Moses
68.
The main theme of Beowulf is...
a)
Courage vs. Cowardice
b)
Good vs. Evil
c)
Peace and War
d)
Love and Hate
69.
How does Beowulf identify himself when he arrives in Denmark?
a)
with a written paper
b)
by boasting or bragging about himself
c)
by singing a song
d)
by fighting a battle
70.
Who wrote the epic poem, Beowulf?
a)
Bede
b)
Arthur
c)
Alfred
d)
Unknown
71.
Beowulf's concern at the end of his life is the future of his people.
a)
True
b)
False
72.
Which literary device is Beowulf's men fleeing from battle?
a)
metaphor
b)
foreshadowing
c)
alliteration
d)
theme
73.
What did a hero most desire?
a)
To prove himself worthy of a wife.
b)
To become the next in line to be king.
c)
To become a skillful warrior and win several battles.
d)
To gain fame, honour, glory and reputation.
74.
How does the Squire's appearance contrast with that of the Knight?
a)
He is very concerned with how he looks and wants to dress to impress.
b)
He dresses just like his father.
c)
He doesn't care what he looks like.
d)
He dresses like he is younger than he is.
75.
Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?
a)
To visit the shrine of Beowulf
b)
to visit the shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket
c)
To visit the grave of a beloved family member
d)
To visit the shrine of King Alfred the Great
76.
Including the narrator, how many pilgrims were at the Tabard Inn that night?
a)
30
b)
28
c)
25
d)
12
77.
Who wrote "The Canterbury Tales"?
a)
William Shakespeare
b)
Geoffrey Chaucer
c)
Thomas More
d)
The Venerable Bede
78.
In what time period is "The Canterbury Tales" set?
a)
Anglo-Saxon
b)
Middle Ages
c)
Renaissance
d)
Victorian
79.
Which is not a reason this "The Canterbury Tales" is considered to be a masterpiece?
a)
It was the first piece written in Latin
b)
It gave a cross-section of society
c)
It had 17,000 lines
d)
It was the first piece written in English
80.
What proposal did the host at the inn give?
a)
Each pilgrim would tell 2 stories going and 2 stories coming back
b)
The women were the only pilgrims who would ride horses
c)
The pilgrims would treat the host to a meal for being their guide
d)
The pilgrims would have a contest to see who could get to Canterbury first
81.
What kind of story is "The Canterbury Tales"?
a)
parable
b)
epic poem
c)
frame tale
d)
Aesop's tale
82.
Which of the following quotations from "The Prologue" is the best example of imagery?
a)
"Thinly they fell, like rat-tails, one by one"
b)
"In fifteen mortal battles he had been"
c)
"Just home from service, he had joined our ranks"
83.
It is ironic that the Pardoner preaches against avarice (greed), because he is -
a)
especially greedy
b)
a pious man
c)
rude to the host
84.
The prologue to the Canterbury Tales is the "outside" of the Frame story.
a)
True
b)
False
85.
The two stories, The Pardoner's Tale, and the Wife of Bath's Tale, are part of the "outside" of the Frame Story.
a)
True
b)
False
86.
Which way does the Pardoner NOT earn money?
a)
made baskets
b)
sold fake relics
c)
preached for money
d)
sold papal pardons
87.
What is Chaucer's main purpose for writing the Prologue?
a)
describe a London inn
b)
introduce all the pilgrims
c)
explain religious customs
d)
reveal the narrator's thoughts
88.
Which clergyman preferred hunting and rich foods to serving God?
a)
Pardoner
b)
Summoner
c)
Friar
d)
Monk
89.
Which "group" is Chaucer most critical of?
a)
Professionals
b)
Merchants
c)
Church
d)
Feudal (landowners)
90.
Chaucer gives this clergy member the most flattering description
a)
Summoner
b)
Pardoner
c)
Parson
d)
Friar
91.
Who was to judge the tales on the pilgrimage to Canterbury?
a)
Miller
b)
Oxford Cleric
c)
Reeve
d)
Host
92.
In what language were "The Canterbury Tales" originally written?
a)
Old English
b)
Middle English
c)
Modern English
d)
French
93.
A frame story is...
a)
A story within a story
b)
A story about a specific time in history
c)
A story about a photo/work of art
d)
A story about a person bordering society
94.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
pronouns like they and them are used
b)
the author is addressing the reader
c)
the narrator is not in the story
d)
pronouns like I, my and we are used
95.
What point of view is the following:
"Effie Trinket trots to the podium and gives her signature, “Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!” But suddenly I am thinking of Gale and how the odds are not in his favor."
from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
"Effie Trinket trots to the podium and gives her signature, “Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!” But suddenly I am thinking of Gale and how the odds are not in his favor."
from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
a)
third person
b)
first person
96.
What point of view:
Before you leave you need to clean your room!
Before you leave you need to clean your room!
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
97.
Which point of view is the narrator "all - knowing" on the thoughts and feelings of more than two character?
a)
First person
b)
Third person limited
c)
Third person objective
d)
Third person omniscient
98.
Which point of view is when the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of ONE character?
a)
Second person
b)
Third person objective
c)
Third person limited
d)
Third person omniscient
99.
My grammar teacher is incredibly nice she works hard to teach me.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
100.
I saw a deer in the woods it had a white tail.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
101.
The red and blue chair.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
102.
I left my wallet on the table beside the red pitcher.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
103.
Charlie went to the doctor to find out if he needed to continue to wear the cast on his arm for much longer.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
104.
Everyday after school.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
105.
Ran all over town.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
106.
This is going to be the most difficult exam of your college career, you had better start studying for it immediately.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On Sentence
d)
Phrase
107.
Although he had been an often decorated soldier during World War II and had fought many battles for the losing cause of liberalism in Congress.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On Sentence
d)
Phrase
108.
Perplexed by the rising rates of inflation and alarmed by the decline in major construction projects.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On Sentence
d)
Phrase
109.
She ran.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On Sentence
d)
Phrase
110.
Everybody ________ asked to be quiet.
a)
was
b)
were
111.
One of my friends _________ in ghosts.
a)
believe
b)
believes
112.
Latoya isn't going to Daytona Beach for spring break because fourteen dollars __________ all that she has in her vacation fund.
a)
is
b)
are
113.
Here ___________ the mail and newspapers that I picked up for you while you were on vacation.
a)
is
b)
are
114.
George and Tamara ______ want to see that movie.
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
115.
Whenever students are under a great deal of stress, _____ often stop studying.
a)
he or she
b)
they
c)
them
d)
we
116.
Each of my sisters has ____ own room.
a)
their
b)
him
c)
them
d)
her
117.
Everything in the office has ____ own place.
a)
its
b)
their
c)
it's
d)
there
118.
Many restaurants in town post _____ menus in the window.
a)
its
b)
their
c)
there
d)
it's
119.
My mother and sister often share _____ clothing and jewelry.
a)
her
b)
their
c)
his
d)
them
120.
If a student wants to succeed on the grammar quiz, ______ need(s) to do well on this practice.
a)
they
b)
he/she
c)
you
d)
them
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