WorksheetsENGLISH 10: REMEDIAL TEST
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What kind of criticism examines a literary work by looking at the historical circumstances that surround it?
formalist criticism
feminist approach
reader-response approach
historical literary criticism
Aside from historical background, what other circumstances do you examine when you use historical literary criticism?
social circumstances
environmental circumstances
moral circumstances
philosophical circumstances
Which of the following statements are true about the historical approach?
It is best applied to historical literary masterpieces.
It is applied to semi-biographical or historical fiction only.
It could only be applied to literary works that are heavily influenced by history.
What is the setting of “Shooting an Elephant”?
World War II somewhere in Asia
British rule of India
Japanese rule of Burma
British rule of Burma
What is a coolie?
a Burmese native
a person of British and Burmese descent
an Indian
a British officer
Which of the following is an aspect of a text that is not closely examined by the historical approach?
historical and social circumstances that affect the author’s viewpoint
historical and social circumstances during the time the literary work was published
impact or effect of the text on its original readers
impact or effect of the text on its current readers
What do the Marxist and the historical approaches to reading literature both look into?
author’s background
conflicts between the different classes or groups in society
impact or effect of the text on its original readers
historical and social circumstances during the time the literary work was published
It is a movement that focuses on the equality and equity among genders.
Marxism
feminism
formalism
psychoanalysis
Which of the following is true about feminism?
Women can be feminine and be feminists at the same time.
All feminists are lesbians.
When you are a feminist, you are expected to be angry all the time.
Men cannot be feminists.
Which of the following is true about male characteristics in a patriarchal society?
Males should not show moments of weakness or vulnerability.
Males are known to help females raise the children.
Males can show love for other males.
Males hold the least power in the family.
Which of the following is true about female characteristics in a patriarchal society?
Women can save men whenever it is needed.
Women can be dominant in any kind of relationship.
Women are considered as mothers.
Women are considered as mothers.
In a patriarchal society, which of the following will most likely happen when a man shows signs of weakness?
.He will be called feminine or gay
He will have more ways to express himself.
He will be called feminine or gay
He will be allowed to cry.
Rhoanna was sent to the guidance office because she was reported to kick her male classmate when he bullied her younger brother. Which patriarchal behavior did she defy?
She showed submissiveness.
She showed no sign of weakness.
She was rational.
She became a damsel in distress.
Which of the following is not a guide question for the feminist approach?
How do the characters’ genders affect the story?
How does the marital status of the character affect or define her?
How does the plot reveal the position of the main character in society?
What does the piece reveal about patriarchy?
From the feminist perspective, what is the only thing that Louise Mallard’s character is able to do in her marriage?
pursue her dreams
decide for herself
hone her talents
live a comfortable life
_________ pertains to the class of people who own properties.
Bourgeoisie
Proletariat
Middle class
Working class
Which statement is not true of the Marxist theory?
The theory states that the lower class attempts to obtain power while the upper class retains their wealth.
The theory posits that problems in history are caused by class struggle.
The theory was developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
The theory claims that the lower class controls and dictates society's values, culture, and beliefs.
Which forces are in constant struggle according to the Marxist theory?
men and women
good and evil
the lower and upper classes
the reader and the writer
Which of these is a member of the upper class?
teacher
soldier
factory owner
traffic enforcer
Which of the following is not dictated by the ruling class?
beliefs
values
population
culture
Distinguishing good and bad intentions, decisions, and actions is known as _________.
formality
morality
philosophy
humanity
What is the focus of the moralist approach in analyzing literature?
the presentation of gender roles
the importance of a particular historical event
literary elements and devices as parts of a greater whole
moral, social, and cultural values
In analyzing the banker’s character using the moralist approach, which of the following questions should a reader consider asking?
Does the main character remind you of anyone you know?
What aspects in Chekhov’s life are reflected in the banker’s story?
How do the banker’s actions contribute to the resolution of the primary conflict?
How does the character perceive life?
Formalism considers all of the following elements in a text except for _________.
social realities
form
structure
literary elements
In analyzing literature using the formalist approach, which of the following should be considered?
the time when the literary piece was written
background of the author
the origin of the title
how the elements work together to develop a certain effect
