WorksheetsEnglish 103 First Tri SY 2025-2026
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins
*What period in English Literature expounded on the following literary content? (1) Human knowledge consisted of impressions and ideas formed in the individual’s mind; (2) introduction of gothic (romantic adventures) elements and terror/horror stories and novels; (3) in nature one could find comfort and peace that the man-made urbanized towns and factory environments could not offer.
Renaissance
Modern
Romanticism
Anglo-Saxon
When John Dashwood, "promises to do everything in his power" to help his sisters but offers only minimal financial support due to his own selfishness, and when the detrimental consequences of greed are illustrated in Willoughby's miserable marriage to Miss Grey for her money, Jane Austen used the figurative language called (a) .
*Identify what non-fiction text structure is exemplified by the following: “Online learning has become a significant part of education, but many students struggle to stay engaged and focused during virtual classes. The lack of face-to-face interaction and the distractions of a home environment make it difficult for students to concentrate on their lessons. Educators can implement more interactive activities and incorporate shorter lesson durations to better maintain student attention”.
cause and effect
sequence
problem and solution
description
compare and contrast
Which literary content does not belong to the Anglo-Saxon period?
1. strong belief in fate
2. admiration of heroic warriors who prevailed in battle
3. expressed religious faith and gave moral instruction through literature
4. chivalric code of honor romances
5. juxtaposition of church and pagan worlds
strong belief in fate
admiration of heroic warriors who prevailed in battle
expressed religious faith and gave moral instruction through literature
chivalric code of honor romances
juxtaposition of church and pagan worlds
When the narrator in The Return of the Native writes that Egdon Heath is not "friendly to women", this hints ahead of time about the tragic events that will befall the female characters. This literary technique is called (a) .
Piscine Molitor Pater is named after:
a famous Indian government official
a scientific instrument
a swimming pool
a close family relative
During the Victorian Period, the novel became popular for the first time.
False
True
Elinor symbolizes sense while Marianne symbolizes sensibility. What commonly used word could serve as synonym for sense?
(a)
How does John Donne's poem "Death, be not proud" depict the ultimate fate of death?
Death shall be feared.
Death will become a friend.
Death shall die.
Death shall live forever.
According to literary critics, this novel, the whole of it, serves as an allegory for human reliance on faith and storytelling. What is the title of the novel?
(a)
The purpose of this author in her literary work is to examine how individuals should balance reason and emotion in order to live meaningful lives. Who is this author?
(a)
Which of the following themes does not belong to Sense and Sensibility?
inheritance and financial conflict
sense versus sensibility
love and betrayal
social expectations versus personal happiness
physical world that the characters live in
Martel makes use of symbolism in his novel. Richard Parker symbolizes all of the following, except:
fear
survival instinct
illusion
the animal side of humanity
This POV knows thoughts and feelings of characters, shows both private emotions and social pressures and provides depth by revealing inner conflicts of characters; however, it takes away mystery since motives are often revealed. What type of point of view is this?
first person
second person
third person omniscient
none of the foregoing
The Tsimtsum is:
a snack
a ship
a religious text
a type of wild animal
none of the foregoing
Which of the following lessons in The Return of the Native is not true to the novel?
Life is shaped by choices ad uncontrollable fate.
Desires against reality often end in tragedy.
social expectations versus personal happiness
Acceptance brings peace while rebellion may bring ruin.
Nature is vast and indifferent to human struggles.
What is the name of the author of the work which portrays the theme of colonialism, social injustice, and prejudice against poor Catholic people in Ireland?
(a)
Egdon Heath is described as: having a “face” marked by time but in no way diminished by it; as an all-seeing, uninvolved deity or cosmic force, much like an "all-seeing, uninvolved god"; an instinctive life that exists; having a life of its own, "exhaling darkness" and seeming to "rise and meet the evening gloom in pure sympathy”. This literary technique is called (a) .
What figurative language strikes the reader when upon reading the title A Modest Proposal?
(a)
Which of the following social problems does Swift's proposal not address?
poverty
unemployment
population
homosexuality
Who will be the primary consumers of human flesh, according to the modest proposal?
the rich
welfare recipients
the old and infirm
atheists
In Austen’s work, the inheritance laws and social expectations of
Georgian England function as an antagonist in the story.
True
False
What is satire?
a literary technique that states the truth plainly and clearly
a literary technique that uses exaggeration, sarcasm, humor, and irony to make a point
a literary technique that is rarely used
a literary technique that used flowery language and lots of imagery
Catherine is torn between her passionate love for Heathcliff and the societal advantages of marrying Edgar. Heathcliff's own internal torment over Catherine and his loss fuels his self-destructive path. What kind of conflict is described in the above statements?
man vs. self
man vs. society
man vs. man
man vs. nature
What label does Swift give to the parents of the country’s poor children?
riff raff
incorrigibles
dustbin clatter
professed beggars
What poetic device is used in "beside the lake, beneath the trees"?
(a)
Wuthering Heights centers around the story of one person. Who is this person?
(a)
Why did the Bronte sisters use pseudonyms?
Because they were already too well known.
Because they wanted to escape their father's shadow.
Because the Bronte sisters made a bet with each other.
Because women writers were not taken seriously.
Explain why Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange represent contrasting worlds. (5 pts.)
Who taunts Beowulf in Heorot?
Unferth
Hrothgar
Wiglaf
Wealhtheow
What is the conceit used by Donne in "Death Be Not Proud"?
Death is compared to a boastful, but not very impressive, man.
Death is compared to a fleeting and temporary shadow.
Death is compared to a peaceful and gentle sleep.
Death is compared to a powerful and terrifying monster.
The class reporter mentioned about the “narrative complexity” of Wuthering Heights. What does she mean by this? (5 pts.)
This kind of romanticism blends romantic and paranormal literary traditions, intense emotional landscapes, psychological depth of characters and challenging narrative structure.
sublime romanticism
gothic romanticism
transcendentalism
naturalistic romanticism
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the heroic code in Beowulf?
Bravery and physical courage
personal motives
loyalty and duty
honor and reputation
generosity and hospitality
Enumerate the 3 plots and conflicts that characterize the 3 important parts of the life of Beowulf. (5 pts. each)
What is the relationship between culture and nature in Wuthering Heights?
They exist peacefully with each other.
They are mutually dependent on one another.
They are often pitted against each other.
They have nothing to do with each other.
Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon poetry that uses compound metaphorical phrases that enrich the poem’s descriptions, creative vivid imagery, and provide deeper layers of meaning. For example: ankle-biter to describe a child. The singular term for these phrases is (a) .
Who helps Beowulf against the dragon?
Wulfgar
Unferth
Hrothgar
Wiglaf
From whom is Grendel descended?
Satan
Cain
Judas
Ecgtheow
What is Hrunting?
a mead-hall
a sword
a lake
a helmet
John Locke is the philosopher who is associated with the idea of the 'state of nature' and the concept of natural rights. Is that statement _______?
true
false
ambiguous/uncertain
Describe how Wordsworth used the daffodils to show the healing power of nature. (5 pts.)
The title of the poem " I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" used what literary device?
(a)
Wordsworth describes the daffodils as "dancing" and "tossing their heads." What poetic device is this?
(a)
What poetic device is used by Wordsworth here: "Ten thousand saw I at a glance."
(a)
"fiercest of fighting-men, fell adown": What do you call the repetition of a sound at the beginning of two or more neighboring words?
(a)
Wordsworth used visualizations like the "vales and hills," the "host of golden daffodils," and the "dancing" flowers. What literary device is this?
(a)
Why is the feasting after Beowulf’s defeat of Grendel so important?
It lets them pretend that Grendel never existed.
They need to exorcise Grendel's spirit from the palace.
It represents the return to order and new hope after turmoil.
Because at the end they burn down the main hall and build a new one in its place.
Identify what non-fiction text structure is exemplified by the following: “John made a rude comment. Elise hit him”.
description
problem and solution
sequence
cause and effect
compare and contrast
“Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:”
What literary style that creates a flowing continuous effect do the 4 lines illustrate?
(a)
According to Donne, why should Death not be feared?
(a) Because Christians believe in eternal life after death; (b) Because Death is actually a pleasant experience; (c)Because Death is a natural part of life and should be accepted; (d) Because Death is just a myth and doesn't exist.
Because death is just a myth and doesn't exist.
Because Death is a natural part of life and should be accepted.
Because Death is actually a pleasant experience.
Because Christians believe in eternal life after death.
What does Wiglaf represent?
passivity and inaction
the end of hope
the future and the next generation of heroes
all that is wrong with the warriors who run away from the fight
What literary technique is shown by this phrase: “A host, of golden daffodils;”? (a) alliteration; (b) assonance; (c) synecdoche; (d) onomatopeia
alliteration
assonance
synechdoche
onomatopoeia
Identify what non-fiction text structure is exemplified by the following: “A seaplane is a type of airplane that doesn't use a runway to take off or land—it takes off and lands on water!”
(a)
What poem expresses personal emotions and feelings, especially
admiration for nature?
elegy
haiku
lyric
sonnet
ballad
How does medieval Christianity play out in Beowulf?
It fuses harmoniously with pagan ideals.
It creates tension with traditional pagan codes of heroism.
It complements the Danish code of loyalty and Frisian code of ethics.
It makes it difficult for characters to make decisions.
Identify what non-fiction text structure is exemplified by the following: "First, get two slices of bread"."Next, spread peanut butter on one slice and jelly on the other". Finally, put the two slices together".
(a) Cause and effect; (b) sequence; (c) problem and solution; (d) description; (e) compare and contrast.
cause and effecct
sequence
problem and solution
description
compare and contrast
What is the title of the poem that explores universal themes of sin, guilt, and spiritual renewal, while also reflecting the Romantic emphasis on imagination, the natural world, and the sublime?
(a)
Which of the following ideas is not an idea of John Locke?
Government power is limited and conditional.
Government must operate with the consent of the governed.
The state of nature is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."
The government's fundamental duty is the protection of natural rights of life, liberty and property.
According to John Donne's poem "Death Be Not Proud," what happens after death?
We are judged for our deed.
We become one with nature.
We fall into an endless sleep.
We wake to eternal life.
As a symbol of the ancient mariner’s guilt, the albatross was hung around his neck. How did the albatross fall from his neck? (5 pts.)
What is the literary technique which is an ironic understatement? Examples: the narrator’s description of Grendel’s mother’s lair as "not far, nor is it a pleasant spot"; or his description of Hrothgar’s virtues as a monarch as “that one was good king”; or his description the Danes’ relief of Grendel by saying that the Danes "gaped with no sense of sorrow, felt no regret for his suffering", which understatement of emotion highlights Beowulf's heroic act and the Danes' great relief at being free from Grendel's terror.
(a)
Explain the relation of Sin, Guilt, and Redemption as a theme in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. (5 pts.)
What does John Donne suggest about the nature of human souls in "Death, be not proud"? (a) Human souls are mortal; (b)Human souls are temporary; (c)Human souls are fragile; (d)Human souls are immortal.
Human souls are mortal.
Human souls are temporary.
Human souls are immortal.
Human souls are fragile.
The Albatross symbolizes _______.
the power of nature and the spiritual journey of the soul
nature, innocence, and good luck
harsh judgment and suffering
guilt and the burden of sin
Beowulf is a hero in youth because he is strong and brave, but why is he a hero as an older man?
because he is given special powers by the dragon
because of his sense of honor and responsibility
because he remains just as strong as he was as a young man
because he is immortal
What figure of speech is used in the line 'And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die' in "Death, be not proud"?
synecdoche
metonymy
paradox
euphemism
The Father of English Literature is (a) .
"whale-road" for the sea, "battle-sweat" for blood, "ring-giver" for a king, "bone-house" for the human body, "raven-harvest" for corpses, and "sky-candle" for the sun. These are examples of (a) .
Which is not a key aspect of the Medieval Period during the time of Chaucer?
Catholic Church
Latin language in church, scholarship, and official documents
nobility, clergy, and commoners
capitalism and democracy
knights and warfare
What is the main message of John Donne's poem "Death, be not proud"?
Death is the ultimate punishment for our sins.
Death is a powerful force that controls our fate.
Death is something to be feared and avoided at all costs.
Death is not the end; it is a temporary condition before eternal life.
What is the name of the setting in Beowulf which embodies community, generosity, and belonging. Its gold-shining roof reflects the joy of fellowship.
(a)
A notable innovation of Chaucer was the use of the (a) language.
What is wyrd?
the Anglo-Saxon "word" as in word of honor
the Anglo-Saxon term for "worm", as in dragon
the Anglo-Saxon concept of "fate"
the Anglo-Saxon word that expresses the culture' valuing of oratorical skill
The tale-telling game in Canterbury Tales is thought up by which pilgrim?
the Parson
the Wife of Bath
the Host
the Reeve
Which of the following characteristics does not describe Renaissance poetry in England?
classical revival/drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman writing
humanism/a shift in focus from purely religious themes to an exploration of individual human qualities, potential, and emotions
a realization that desires against reality often end in tragedy
formal innovation/ the sonnet, the lyric (short, personal, often set to music
common themes like various forms of love, passion, religious devotion, and political commentary
What figure of speech is used when Death is addressed as if it were a person in "Death, be not proud"?
apostrophe
simile
alliteration
metaphor
Discuss how the frame story or narrative is used in these 3 literary works: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Canterbury Tales and Wuthering Heights. (5 pts. each)
"Death Be Not Proud" is a poem written in Petrarchan sonnet with the following characteristics:
Made up of three quatrains (four-line stanzas) and a final rhyming couplet (two lines) with the rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
made up of 14 lines, written in iambic pentameter with rhyme scheme ABBA ABBA (octave) and CDE CDE (sestet)
consists of three quatrains and a final couplet with the rhyme scheme ABAB BCBC CDCD
What role does consent play in social contract theory when it comes to governance?
Consent is not relevant in social contract theory.
Consent in social contract theory involves individuals agreeing to be governed in exchange for protection of their rights and interests.
Consent is only required from the government, not the governed.
Consent is only needed for certain laws, not all governance.
What does Jonathan Swift suggest that the Irish do with their children in A Modest Proposal?
lend them to the landlords to work
send them out of the country
sell them to the landlords for food
send them to special schools
make them help their families more with household duties
Identify what non-fiction text structure is exemplified by the following: t “Like bees, ants live in colonies and use pheromones to communicate, but unlike bees, ants build nests or mounds and do not all have wings”.
cause and effect
sequence
problem and solution
compare and contrast
description
*According to John Donne in "Death, be not proud," who or what controls death?
Fate, chance, kings, and desperate men
the passage of time
God and angels
the natural order of the universe
