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WorksheetsAdvanced English II Final Study Guide
Total questions: 138
Worksheet time: 2hrs 21mins
Oedipus left Corinth, the home of his youth, in an effort to avoid
Fulfilling a terrible prophecy
Participating in the great war
Having his ankles pinned together
Finding out the true identity of his parents
Oedipus and Jocasta's daughters were _________ and ________
(a)
The Choragus is
the son of Laius
Leader of the Chorus
Servant of the Queen
Brother of Kreon
With what does Oedipus stab out his eyes?
His dagger
Kreon's sword
Jocasta's brooches
Claws of the Sphinx
Why is there a plague in the city of Thebes?
The Sphinx is back
Ares wants to invade
Murders are rampant throughout the city
The murderer of Laius (Laos) is unresolved
The crime Oedipus accuses Kreon of committing is
Theft
Homicide
Lying
Treason
Where was King Laius killed?
Thebes
The Crossroads
Corinth
Mount Cithaeron
According to the details and stories in Part One, how did Laius (Laos) die?
Killed by Oracle at Delphi
Killed by thieves
Died of old age
Killed by Sphinx
Oedipus leaves his children with Kreon, but he is more worried about...
His sons; he knows that they will fight each other for kingship
Kreon, Oedipus doesn't think he can handle them
His daughters; Oedipus is afraid they will never marry
Thebes; Oedipus has left his beloved city-state broken
According to Aristotle, ________ is the highest form of drama
Comedy
History
Tragedy
Action
When the audience knows more than the characters on stage it is called _______
Total Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Directional Irony
What was the answer to the Sphinx's riddle: What goes on four feet in the morning, two feet at noon, and three feet in the evening?
A goat
A bear
A man
A woman
Teiresias is a
King of Thebes
Blind prophet
Oedipus' wife and mother
Saved Oedipus from death
This was the most important part of the costume in Ancient Greek theater.
Wig
Shoes
Mask
Tunic
Excessive pride is best described as
Catharsis
Hubris
Hamartia
Catastrophe
What is an oracle?
A computer program
A doctor
A fortune teller
A mystic ball of light
What happens to the Sphinx after Oedipus solves the riddle?
It lets Oedipus pass
It cries
It kills itself
Oedipus kills it with a sword
The opening scene of a Greek drama is the
Ode
Prologue
Exodus
Who wrote the play (Antigone)
Aristotle
Socrates
Shakespeare
Sophocles
Polyneices and Eteocles are
Creon's sons
Greek gods
Antigone's brothers
Creon declares that anyone who disobeys his decree not to bury Polyneices will be
enslaved
imprisoned
poisoned
put to death
By insisting on the burial of Polyneices, Antigone is showing all of the following EXCEPT
Respect for the laws of the gods
Love for Polyneices
Hatred for Eteocles
Stubborn courage
When Antigone is brought by the sentry to face Creon, she...
Implicates Ismene
Accuses the sentry
Admits her guilt
Denies her guilt
The Chorus in Antigone...
Takes a leading role in the action of the play
Is the voice of the people
Does not comment on the action of the play
Clearly lets Creon know they disagree with him
Teiresias states the only crime is...
Money
Greed
Pride
Not being a fan of Star Wars
How did the guards manage to capture Antigone?
They removed the dirt from Polyneices' body and waited to see who came back
Ismene told the sentries where to find her
When she was going back to the body, she tripped, making a large noise
They didn't capture her, she turned herself in
Besides being Antigone's uncle, how else are Creon and Antigone related?
They are cousins
Antigone is engaged to Creon's son
Antigone is the mother of his child
Creon and Antigone are both siblings to Oedipus
How does the city feel about Antigone's crime?
They want Creon to execute her publicly
They do not view it as a crime, but as a loving sister caring for her dead brother
They believe that Antigone's body should suffer that same fate decreed to Polyneices
They believe that Antigone should be merely banished and not executed.
Who is Eurydice?
Antigone's mother
Antigone's sister
Creon's wife
Creon's only daughter
What is King Creon's reaction to Teiresias' message?
He repents his errors and tries to make amends
He is glad that the gods will relent if Antigone apologizes
He believes that that Teiresias is lying to him and that he is no prophet
He angrily refuses to yield because he does not want to appear weak
What crime has Polyneices committed in the opinion of the king?
Murder
Treason
Theft
Adultery
How are Antigone and Ismene related?
They are cousins
Antigone is Ismene's daughter
They are sisters
Ismene is Antigone's daughter
What does Creon say that men pray for?
Loyal wives
Dutiful sons
Subordinates who follow orders unquestioningly
The strength to do what is right and pleasing in God's eyes
What does Creon sarcastically say would have men singing forever?
Lewd women
Their own pride
Their greed
If death could be postponed by singing
A serious play in which the main characters suffer from a flaw
Tragedy
Strophe
Prologue
Eurydice
Describe Haemon's reaction when Creon entered Antigone's tomb
He put Antigone's dead body at Creon's feet
He ran in fear of being accused of treason
He attacked Creon
He wept in his father's arms
How has Teriesias' prophecy that Creon would pay to the gods "flesh of (his) own flesh" come true?
Creon was forced to yield a pound of flesh as a burnt-offering
Creon's only daughter was struck down by the gods in vengeance for Antigone
Creon's son has killed himself
Creon's lineage is cursed by the gods for twenty generations
What does Choragos claim is "always punished" by the gods?
Greed
Lust
Big words
Treason
Describe Creon's death sentence for Antigone.
She will be hanged by the neck until dead
She will be shot at dawn
She will be locked in a stone tomb with only enough food for one day and left to die.
SHe will publicly be stoned to death
Who does Antigone blame for her terrible misfortune
Creon
Polyneices
Oedipus
Haemon
This character says: "I alone am guilty. I know it, and I say it."
Creon
Eurydice
Antigone
Haemon
This character says: "If I am young, and right, what does my age matter?"
Ismene
Antigone
Haemon
Creon
At the end of the play, this character wishes only for death
Creon
Antigone
Haemon
Eurydice
When Ismene is brought before Creon, she
Stabs herself to death in remorse
Is rejected by Antigone
Attempts to share responsibility for the illegal burial
is rejected by Antigone and attempts to share responsibility for the illegal burial
This character tells Creon: "I did not do it. I did not see who did it. You must not punish me for what someone else has done."
Ismene
Haemon
Antigone
The Sentry
What happens at the beginning of chapter five that serves as the "turning point" for Bilbo?
Getting separated from the dwarves
Finding Gollum
Finding the ring
Finding the boat
What has roots as nobody sees, is taller than the trees, up up it goes, and yet never grows
The wind
The sun
A mountain
A tree
What happens when Bilbo wears the ring?
He becomes inedible
His hair becomes incredible
He becomes invisible
He becomes invincible
Why did the goblins rarely travel to the edge of the water deep inside the cave?
They were annoyed by Gandalf's riddles
The depths of the cave were largely untraveled, and some goblins who whent exploring never returned
Gollum attacked and ate unsuspecting goblins
Water makes goblins vaporize
How had Bilbo "been saved by pure luck" from Gollum?
He begged for more time
A goblin stumbled past, distracting Gollum
Gollum tripped over a rock
Bilbo wore shoes that made it hard to hear his footsteps
Why were Kili and Fili sent on this mission in chapter four?
They were experienced at tracking footsteps in muddy conditions
They knew how to hunt animals better than the other dwarves
They were the youngest of the group and had the sharpest eyes
They were the fastest and strongest in the group
What is dangerous about the caves in chapter four?
You don't know what may be waiting inside for you
Poisonous snakes hide in there
You can't start a fire because the smoke will make it hard to breathe in a cave
It's isolated from water resources
While they were sleeping in the cave, how does Bilbo's scream help?
It scared the goblins away because they thought EVERYONE was asleep
It woke Gandalf, so he could defend himself before the goblins got him
It woke up the dwarves who were then able to protect the ponies
It woke up Thorin who cast a magical spell that froze time
What are Beater and Biter?
Defense moves Bilbo learns from Thorin
The two famous goblin swords
The roads you have to take to the Lonely Mountain
The Great Goblin's children
What are Wargs?
Evil horses
Evil dragons
Evil camels
Evil wolves
While the head of the goblins was called the Great Goblin, what was the head of the eagles called?
Head of the Eagles
Master Eagle
The Dominator
Lord of the Eagles
Why won't the eagles take the adventurers anyhwere near where human men live?
They fear being shot
They fear encountering Smaug
They cannot breathe in man's pollution
They are suspicious of the adventurers' motives.
Learning at an accelerated rate
Lenina and Bernard see that the Indians living area has garbage, dust, dirt and flies. Lenina says that "cleanliness is next to __________."
Godliness
Fordliness
Civilness
None of the above
Why does Lenina wish she had brought some soma with her to Savage Reservation?
It helps her get a good night's sleep.
Then she would not have to deal with her feelings about Bernard by herself.
She enjoys the way soma makes her feel.
Then she would not have to deal with her feelings about the Indians by herself.
Lenina is _____________ by the sight of Linda.
Overjoyed
Frightened
Jealous
Repulsed
What is Linda's caste?
Alpha
Epsilon
Beta
Detla
What does the reader learn about the Indians at Savage Reservation?
The reader learns about their customs and culture.
The reader learns that the Indians were frightened of white people.
The reader learns how well educated the Indians are.
The reader learns how the Indians make their clothes.
What did the D.H.C. do at the beginning of Chapter 11?
He punishes Bernard
He takes a long vacation
He Resigns as Director
None of the above
What does John call the Director that embarrasses him?
Daddy
Father
Traitor
Murderer
What does it mean for a society to have the "Illusion of Utopia"?
It means citizens in the society didn't want to live in a dystopia anymore because they were unhappy, so they moved to a utopia
The "Illusion of Utopia" is a magic trick that is often performed by the leaders in a dystopian society to entertain the children and old people
"Illusion of Utopia" does not exist in any societies
It means that the people in the society believe they are living in the best kind of society, better than what existed before and better than what else could exist now
Which of the following is NOT an example of a dystopian novel?
The Giver
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Hunger Games
Maze Runner
The term “utopia” became popular because of a book that __________ wrote
George Washington
Sir Thomas Moore
Upton Sinclair
B.F Skinner
A "motif" is
A. A sophisticated reason for someone to act
B. Another term for a theme statement
C. reoccurring unit or idea in a text
Both A and B
What is NOT considered a popular motif for dystopian literature?
Good vs. Evil
Evil and Control
Control vs Freedom
Nature vs. Mechanistic World
Which statement best expresses the theme of the story (Examination Day)?
It’s better to downplay your own intelligence.
The government has been known to violate people’s rights.
High intelligence can be viewed as a dangerous thing.
People have higher expectations for children as they grow up.
The quality that Thorin most displays in chapter one is
Kindness
Arrogance
Humility
Strength
Which description best characterizes a typical Baggins?
They are highly materialistic and selfish
They commonly embark on secret adventures
They tend to lack the respect of their peers
They are plain folk who seek comfort in life's simple pleasures
Why doesn't Bilbo recognize Gandalf at first?
Gandalf, a "skin-changer," disguised himself as an animal
Gandalf disguised himself as a beggar
Since Gandalf had not visited The Hill in a long time, it was impossible for Bilbo to have recognized him
Gandalf made himself invisible; Biblo could only hear his voice
The morning after the unexpected party...
Thorin confesses he lied about his family's wealth
Bilbo is surprised at how the dwarves' departure disappoints him
Bilbo sees Smaug flying in the distance
Gandalf begins to question whether Bilbo is fit for the journey
Who are Bert, Tom, and William?
Trolls
Goblins
Dragons
Zombies
Who is the first dwarf to be captured by Bert, Tom, and William?
Dori
Balin
Gandalf
Smaug
The name of the mountain where Smaug protects his stolen treasure...
Fire Mountain
Lonely Mountain
Scorched Mountain
Lovely Mountain
What does Elrond discover about the adventurers' map?
That it features mysterious markings
That it was created by Thorin's great-grandfather
That it is leading the adventurers in the wrong direction
That it is only a matter of time before the map vanishes
What does Elrond tell the adventurers about the weapons they retrieved from the trolls?
They were made by the trolls
They were made by High Elves of the West (Elrond's kin)
They were made by Gollum
They were made by goblins
1. Where is Lucentio from, and what is he doing in Padua?
Lucentio is from Pisa, and he will study philosophy
Lucentio is from Florence, and he will study philosophy.
Lucentio is from Florence, and he will study art.
Lucentio is from England, and he will study music.
What comes over Lucentio as he watches Bianca?
He falls in love with her.
He wants to teach her.
He wants her father's money.
He will go talk to her so Tranio can marry her.
Why does Petruchio feel so confident he can withstand Katherine?
Petruchio will drink a lot, so he will ignore Katherine.
Petruchio has been through a lot of dangerous situation, he is not worried about a woman's "sharp tongue."
Petruchio thinks his love for money will be greater than anything Katherine says to him.
Petruchio is attracted to women like Katherine.
To annoy; irritate
Conformable
Petticoat
Chafe
Swain
To hit
Cuff
Swain
Gamut
Conster
(noun) a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
asset
caste
appalling
benevolently
What will eventually happen to Linda after taking 20 grammes of Soma a day?
She will die
Her aging will be reversed
She will forget everything that has happened
She will become the new director
How are children conditioned to accept death?
They are taught about heaven
They are given treats when visiting dying people
They are shocked if they say negative things about death
They are given soma
Why are Shakespeare and scientific research banned?
Art, literature, and scientific inquiry would upset the stability of society
The controller hated Shakespeare in high school and failed science classs
Shakespeare was found to be a fraud and science just another form of religion
none of these
What is a freemartin?
It's another name for the lowest class, Epsilons
It's another name for a Malthusian belt.
It's another name for the highest class, Alphas
It's a woman who is sterilized before birth.
How do the people respond to the word "mother"
It is a term of honor
It is considered smut.
Every woman is a mother to every other child.
The women still have babies (are vivapourous)
Who is able to, surprisingly, quote from Shakespeare?
John
Helmholtz
Bernard
Mustapha Mond
Matthew Israel founded the ______ Center which conducted inhumane behavioral modification techniques on autistic children
Judge Judy
Judge Rotenberg
Judge Thomas
Judge and Jury
What kind of information and literature is used in dystopian societies in order to control what the citizens know and the information they have access to?
Propaganda
Newspapers
Control over the internet
Burn all the books
Under what circumstances does Kant think it is permissible not to tell the truth?
To save a life
never
What does Kant mean when he says that a moral law must be universalisable?
It should follow different laws in different countries
It should be a law applied to everyone
