English II Pt. 2 (Exam 3) – Flashcards
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In "Ashputtle," what is archetypal about the king's celebration?
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It Is NOT "It takes place in a mysterious palace." OR "Everyone is invited to it."
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Which is the best summary of Wart's worldview in "Arthur Becomes King of Britain"?
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He is humble and does not seek power
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In A Connecticut Yankee, Clarence tells Hank that he will not help him escape because there are too many guards. What other reason does Clarence give for refusing to help Hank escape from the dungeon?
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He is afraid of a spell he believes Merlin has cast.
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Why do Deucalion and Pyrrha survive the flood in "Prometheus and the First People"?
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They had lived honest and just lives.
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Which term names a character, situation, or symbol that appears in many cultures?
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archetype
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According to the myth, what does Prometheus bring to mankind?
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Fire and Intelligence
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Which word best describes Damon and Pythias, as well as Morissot and Sauvage?
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loyal
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In addition to the Elk Dogs, what does the old spirit chief give to Long Arrow?
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A rainbow-colored belt and a black medicine robe
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Which of the following requires visual perception?
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seeing a rainbow
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In Literature, what do you call the main character of a story?
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Protagonist
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What does the name La Mancha refer to in Don Quixote?
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Don Quixote's region
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What makes Don Quixote a parody?
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It makes fun of the old tales of knightly adventure.
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According to your reading, a traditional literary hero is most often ________________________.
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It Is NOT "Someone who everyone in the town looks up to"
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Which adjective best describes the community's attitude toward Mari Djata's inability to walk in Sundiata?
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mocking
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Which is the best summary of Sir Kay's worldview in "Arthur Becomes King of Britain"?
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He values fame, importance, and physical strength.
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How does Sir Kay's attitude toward Wart change after Wart pulls the sword from the stone in "Arthur Becomes King of Britain"?
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Kay kneels to Wart with proper respect.
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In "Ashputtle," how do the stepsisters meet with a just end?
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They get their eyes pecked out.
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What is the BEST definition of culturally distinct values?
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It Is NOT "behaviors shared by many different groups" OR "customs and beliefs that have evolved"
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Where did John Phillip Santos find the answers to his questions about the past?
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in the landscapes of Texas and Mexico
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According to the narrator of Sundiata, what lesson does the story of Mari Djata's childhood teach?
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Everyone's destiny is determined at birth.
