UNIT 1 TESTReview Game

Sophomore Language Arts

Which of these archetypal settings is best illustrated in the opening paragraph of Genesis?

A. a plant that connects heaven and earth

B. a universe of opposites C. a great sea that cleanses the

human spirit D. a starless night

ANSWER: B

B. a universe of opposites

Which detail most CLEARLY stresses humanity’s special place among living things? A. God creates Adam from earth’s

dust B. Got creates Eve to keep Adam

company C. God creates Adam in God’s

image D. God creates Eve from Adam’s rib

ANSWER: C

C. God creates Adam in God’s image

What does the serpent most clearly seem to

represent? A. human hunger for knowledge B. temptation to evil C. the animal kingdom D. Eve’s conscience

ANSWER: B

B. temptation to evil

Why does God cause the Flood?

A. to punish humanity for its sins

B. to reduce the population C. to end a terrible drought D. to reward Noah and his

family

ANSWER: A

A. to punish humanity for its sins

Which word best describes the kind of person Noah

is? A. unskilled B. bossy C. gullible D. virtuous

ANSWER: D

D. virtuous

Which of these archetypal settings is central to “The

Story of the Flood”? A. a garden paradise B. a river crossed when a

person dies C. a boat on which life survives D. a sea that parts miraculously

ANSWER: C

C. a boat on which life survives

What covenant is made in Chapters 6-9 of Genesis?

A. God orders Adam and Eve not to eat from the tree of knowledge.

B. The serpent tricks Eve into disobeying God’s command

C. God promises Noah that he will never again destroy all of humanity

D. Eve persuades Adam to join her in disobeying God’s command

ANSWER: C

C. God promises Noah that he will never again destroy all

humanity

Which of the following characteristics does God most

clearly display in Genesis 1-3 & 6-9?

A. an air of mystery B. a sense of humor C. power D. mercy

ANSWER: C

C. power

Which of these archetypal settings is NOT clearly

illustrated in Genesis 1-3 & 6-9? A. a communal hall where people

congregate B. an ideal place C. a universe comprised of

opposites D. a landscape that emerges

from watery chaos

ANSWER: A

A. a communal hall where people congregate

The main function of the Prologue to The Epic of

Gilgamesh is to: A. describe ancient Sumer, where the epic

takes place B. give the reader a better understanding of

the poet-historian who composed the epic C. tell about Gilgamesh’s background and

feats, some of which the epic will later recount

D. tell about Gilgamesh’s birth and family

ANSWER: C

C. tell about Gilgamesh’s background and feats, some of which the epic will later recount

What quality most clearly sets Gilgamesh apart from

other Sumerians? A. He knows how to prepare for

a fierce battle B. He is part man and part god C. he is a faithful friend D. he shows compassion

towards his enemies

ANSWER: B

B. He is part man and part god

Which statement best describes Enkidu?

A. He starts out as Gilgamesh’s enemy but winds up as his friend

B. He is a childhood friend of Gilgamesh’s

C. He starts out as Gilgamesh’s friend but winds up his enemy

D. He is part man and part god

ANSWER: A

A. He starts out as Gilgamesh’s enemy but winds up as his friend

What is the hero’s quest in The Epic of Gilgamesh?

A. Enlil’s complaint of the confusion created by humankind

B. Utnapishtim’s construction of a boat

C. Gilgamesh’s search for the secret of immortality

D. Enkidu’s confrontation with Humbaba

ANSWER: C

C. Gilgamesh’s search for the secret of immortality

What is the main event that prompt’s Gilgamesh’s

quest? A. the death of Enkidu B. the death of Humbaba C. the flood D. becoming king of Uruk

ANSWER: A

A. the death of Enkidu

How is Utnapishtim able to survive the flood?

A. The other gods prevent Enlil from hurting him

B. Ea instructs him in a dream C. His immortality allows him to

survive D. He begs Enlil to spare him

ANSWER: B

B. Ea instructs him in a dream

Which lesson do the quest and its outcome seem to

impart? A. A human’s desire for immortality

cannot be realized B. Many a hero has followed a foolish

quest C. Kings are as nearly as powerful as

the gods D. Immortality, though rarely

bestowed, is an important human goal.

ANSWER: A

A. A human’s desire for immortality cannot be realized

Which part of the hero’s journey is applicable?

*In The Alchemist, Santiago has a recurring dream about treasure in

the Egyptian pyramids. A. The Call to Adventure B. The Belly of the Whale C. Temptation D. The Ultimate Boon

ANSWER: A

A. The Call to Adventure

Which part of the hero’s journey is applicable?

*In The Alchemist, Santiago sells his flock of sheep and takes a boat to

Tangier in Africa, leaving his shepherd life behind.

A. The Call to Adventure B. The Crossing of the First

Threshold C. The Road of Trials D. The Ultimate Boon

ANSWER: B

B. The Crossing of the First Threshold

Which part of the hero’s journey is applicable?

*In The Alchemist, Santiago is beaten up by some men and they

stole from him.

A. The Road of Trials B. The Magic Flight C. Rescue from Without D. The Crossing of the Return

Threshold

ANSWER: B

B. The Magic Flight

Which part of the hero’s journey is applicable?

*In The Alchemist, With his personal legend completed, Santiago can now

go back to Fatima.

A. The Crossing of the Return Threshold

B. Master of the Two World C. Freedom to Live D. I don’t know

ANSWER: C

C. The Freedom to Live

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