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Bildungsroman Genre

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

Bildungsroman is commonly referred to as a "Coming of Age" story.

a)

This is true.

b)

This is false.

2.

"Coming of Age" is a genre of literature that focuses on what types of development?

a)

Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Moral

b)

Emotionless, Psychological, Spiritual, Moral

c)

Moral, Spiritual, Psychological, Emotional

d)

Several types...

3.

The word "Bildungsroman" is of _____________ origin.

a)

Turkish

b)

Korean

c)

Arabic

d)

German

4.

There is no difference between Bildungsroman and "Coming of age".

a)

This is true.

b)

This is false.

5.

In a bildungsroman narrative, the orientation involves:

a)

Seeing the character as different or changed.

b)

Seeing the character make tough choices or decisions

c)

The character encountering a challenge or problem

d)

Introducing the character as youthful and immature

6.

In a coming of age story the resolution features:

a)

the character making tough choices or decisions

b)

The character is seen as different or changed.

c)

The character struggles to overcome a challenge or problem

7.

Select all that apply: What types of growth may the character experience in a Bildungsroman narrative?

a)

Character may lose innocence

b)

Character may struggle with knowledge that the adult world is complex

c)

Character will document their feelings in a diary

8.

A character's growth can be shown by: clashes between what he/she wants and rules of society.

a)

This is true

b)

This is false

9.

The character's growth can be shown through all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Trying to establish his/her own rules

b)

The character trying to become an active participant in the world

c)

The character trying to find their identity through social media

10.

Rites of passage are also examples of coming of age. Please select all examples below that are rites of passage:

a)

Religious ceremonies

b)

Membership in a club

c)

Milestone birthday

d)

Driver's license

e)

Acceptance to a school or program

11.

An epiphany is:

a)

An argument

b)

An "aha" moment or sudden realization or truth about oneself or the world

c)

A great idea

d)

Bewilderment or confusion about which path to take

12.

A character may also test boundaries and limits.

a)

This is true

b)

This is false

13.

The stages of a Bildungsroman novel in order are:

a)

Acceptance; The Call; Maturity; The Apprenticeship

b)

The Call; The Apprenticeship; Acceptance; Maturity

c)

The Call; The Apprenticeship, Maturity; Acceptance

d)

Maturity; The Apprenticeship; The Call; Acceptance

14.

Bildungsroman often uses ________ person narration.

a)

Second

b)

First

c)

Third

d)

No idea