1. Question Bank 1- English IV

2. Which intellectual and social movement was the Romantic movement a reaction to?
The Renaissance
The Enlightenment
The Gilded Age
The Medieval era

3. Which of the following were key reasons behind the Romantic movement?
War, social unrest, urbanization, and industrialization
Political correctness, undocumented immigration
Corruption, religious upheaval
Video games

4. Which of the following was NOT an immediate influence on the romantic movement?
The American and French revolutions
The industrial revolution and urbanization
The Napoleonic wars
The English Civil War

5. Wordsworth believed that poetry should express…
The spontaneous overflow of power emotions.
An objective truth about observed reality.
Concepts of superficial beauty, not necessarily with deeper meaning.
The collective “will” of the people.

6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Byronic hero?
Rebellion
Selflessness
Gloom
Alienation

7. Read the following stanza:
They stretched their beloved lord in his boat, Laid out by the mast, amidships, The great ring-giver. Far-fetched treasures Were piled upon him, and precious gear.
In this poem, “Far fetched treasures…were piled upon him” is an example of…
Epitaph
Enjambment
Juxtaposition
Simile

8. Realism was a largely a reaction to:
A) The Romantic Movement. B) The Enlightenment.
C) Naturalism.
D) The Fine Bros.

9. The world's dominant empire during the Victorian era was…
The Napoleonic Empire
The Byzantine Empire
C) The Third Reich
D) The British Empire

10. The Victorian Era was named after…
A) Queen Victoria.
B) The many “victories” of the various colonial empires.
C) Victoria's Secret.
D) Victor Von Doom.

11. Which of the following was a key trait of realist literature?
A) Characters symbolizing broad universal themes.
B) An emphasis on gloomy settings and tormented heroes.
C) An emphasis on an idealized mythical past.
D) Dialogue that reflected the vernacular of its setting.

12. Which of the following was NOT a key trait of realist literature?
A) Greater attention to detail.
B) More complex and developed characters.
C) A great reverence for nature and isolation.
D) Less emphasis on traditional plot structures.

13. Which of the following was a key component of Naturalism?
A) Influenced by Cultural Marxism.
B) Influenced by French Revolutionary politics.
C) Influenced by Social Darwinism.
D) Influenced by Existentialism.

14. Which of the following was NOT a key component of Naturalism?
A) Characterized by pessimistic determinism.
B) Sought a sympathetic depiction of humans.
C) Sometimes viewed as a specific type of Realism.
D) Focused on novels over poetry.

15. Arthur Symons described Decadent Literature as “a new and beautiful and interesting…
Artistic Epoch
Disease
Happy Party Fun Time
Movement
Fad

16. The decadent movement served as the bridge between… F) Realism and Modernism G) Romanticism and Realism H) Romanticism and Naturalism J) Modernism and Post-Modernism K) Hedonism and Modernism

17. Decadent writers rejected the idea of literature as a means toward: A) Enlightenment B) Salvation C) Entertainment D) Self-improvement E) Artistic accomplishment

18. Oscar Wilde defended his work as “art for
Oscar Wilde defended his work as “art for...” F) The masses G) Art's sake H) The betterment of the human race J) Artists only K) The smart and beautiful people

19. The Modernists consciously attempted to… A) Do nothing
The Modernists consciously attempted to… A) Do nothing. B) Revive the dying Romantic movement. C) Challenge the sensibilities of the cultural elite. D) Capitalize on contemporary market trends to maximize profit margins. E) Break away from past traditions.

20. Modernism really began to take off after… F) World War I G) World War II H) The turn of the century J) Invention of the steam engine K) Cold War

21. Modernism marked a transition from art focused on form and structure to… A) Subversion of conventional social norms B) Representation of real-life C) Political commentary D) Authenticity, internal logic, and creative impulse E) Randomness and nonsense

22. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Modernism
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Modernism? F) Nihilism G) Individualism H)Accessibility J) Experimentation K) Apathy

23. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Modernism
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Modernism? A) Unreliable narrators B) Focus on cities C) Moral absolutes D) Self-consciousness E) Split between lowbrow and highbrow art

24. The first major modernist poetry movement was… F) Brutalism G) Picturism H) Cubism J) Futurism K) Imagism

25. “The Picture of Dorian Gray” was controversial owing to its themes of… A) Humanitarianism B) Absurdism C) Hedonism D) Stoicism E) Esoteric mysticism

26. . Imagist poets were devoted to… F) Psychological trauma G) Looking cool H) Sublimation of desire J) Clarity of expression K) Picturesque landscapes

27. The Imagists popularized and legitimized… A) Prosody B) Blank verse C) Iambic pentameter D) Free verse E) Concrete poetry

28. Which of the following uses the term “Decadence” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “Decadence” correctly? F) The decadence were a group of amoral, hedonistic writers. G) Singers try to match the decadence of each other's voices. H) The decadence of our modern culture is apparent with every tacky, vulgar tabloid. J) The rotten, decadence corpse smelled of fishy death. K) For three decadence, the band has provided entertainment to millions of listeners

29. Which of the following uses the term “Hedonism” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “Hedonism” correctly? A) Early Christian missionaries assimilated traditional hedonism holidays. B) Hedonism and base pleasure-seeking have taken the place of a higher collective purpose. C) From hedonism literature, we can learn lessons to carry us through life. D) The hedonisms were quickly becoming an extinct movement. E) He was hedonism in ways nobody could have expected before.

30. Which of the following uses the term “Nihilism” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “Nihilism” correctly? F) Only a few foreign countries are known for worshiping Nihilism. G) The nihilism of his thinking led him to believe that life has no meaning. H) The nihilisms continued to grow at an unprecedented pace. J) The Egyptians built their civilization along the Nihilism. K) The atomic bomb led to the utter nihilism of Hiroshima.

31. Which of the following uses the term “Dissent” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “Dissent” correctly? A) He completed his dissent into the caverns. B) The only choice was to dissent and join the majority. C) The insults and rude dissents began to really irritate her. D) Is it really so hard to get dissent service around here? E) Rather than conform to an unjust standard, she chose to dissent.

32. Which of the following uses the term “Dissident” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “Dissident” correctly? F) He was just a typical, average dissident-- just like everyone else. G) Once a dissident underground genre, hip-hop has become the new normal. H) She would dissident whenever she had the opportunity to improve her skills. J) He so angry, so enraged, so fed up-- it took all his self-control to keep from dissident. K) I prefer my tomatoes dissident, but understandably some prefer them sliced.

33. Which of the following uses the term “Conventional” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “Conventional” correctly? A) Everybody was excited to meet up at the comic conventional. B) As a unique, out-of-the-ordinary artist...she was truly conventional. C) Conventional methods of teaching may no longer be enough for a modern, technology-driven society. D) She renounced all earthly pleasures to reside in a conventional. E) After months of training, he was ready to compete in the conventional.

34. Which of the following uses the term “Objective” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “Objective” correctly? F) It was simply his objective opinion that green is the best color. G) Science requires objective standards that can be replicated in a variety of conditions. H) The box here is a solid, tangible objective. J) When a lawyer suspects foul play in the courtroom, he can raise an objective. K) We all experience our own personal, objective interpretation of reality.

35. Which of the following uses the term “Subjective” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “Subjective” correctly? A) They were the many, the masses-- the oppressed subjectives of the monarch. B) Although some prefer math and science, English and history remain my favorite subjectives. C) Arguing about musical taste ultimately comes down to subjective preference. D) Terms and conditions are subjective to change. E) Although we all experience it differently, we must accept that an outer, subjective reality exists.

36. Which of the following uses the term “Universal” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “Universal” correctly? F) The only two universal constants are death and taxes. G) When I graduate, I'm ready to study at a universal. H) Mankind is destined to explore the furthest reaches of the universal. J) He was alone in his specific universal experience. K) Poverty is a universal experience because it affects a lot of people.

37. Which of the following uses the term “Inaccessible” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “Inaccessible” correctly? A) The abstract language of Finnegan's Wake makes it a particularly inaccessible text. B) The most inaccessible works are always the most popular. C) To make sure he was completely inaccessible, he kept his door-- and his schedule-- open. D) The Imagist poem was simple, easy to understand, and very inaccessible. E) Your poor behavior today was simply inaccessible.

38. Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori means… A) Sweets and decorations are great for parents. B) It is sweet and honorable to die for one's country. C) The manners of professionals are of sweet patriots. D) Twelve times we fall, and twelve times we rise again. E) A country's honor lies in the lifeblood of the people.

39. How did writers during the first World War feel about the phrase, “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori”? F) They supported it out of patriotism, albeit with reservations. G) They didn't understand it, because it's Latin. H) They completely and blindly supported the idea. J) They felt it was an “old lie.” K) They were terrified of the concept.

40. How did World War I alter popular perceptions of war
How did World War I alter popular perceptions of war? A) War as Serious Business to war as silly fun time. B) War as an abstract concept to war as a concrete phenomenon. C) War as something for the bourgeoisie to war for the proletariat. D) War as boring and lame to war as exciting and memorable. E) War as honorable and glorious to war as pointlessly destructive.

41. Yeats was influenced most directly by… F) Chaucer, Dante, Shakespeare, and Milton. G) Fairy tales, legends, and other oral traditions. H) Hollywood. J) Romanticism, Irish folklore, and occult mysticism. K) Yeaties, the breakfast of champions.

42. Which of the following uses the term “apathy” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “apathy” correctly? A) I wasn't sure if that was a road at first, but later confirmed that it was apathy. B) “You're acting like a gorilla,” she said. “That's completely apathy.” C) He tried to get the students to care, but was met with blank stares of apathy. D) She cared deeply and passionately about the protests due to apathy. E) The best way to show your apathy is by always doing your best.

43. Which of the following uses the term “absolute” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “absolute” correctly? F) Einstein established that even time itself is absolute-- it depends on how fast an object is moving. G) Many philosophers seek a single, absolute truth for everybody, independent of individual perception. H) Everybody has their own opinions; their own perceptions; their own absolute truth. J) Absolute morals only apply in certain, specific situations. K) Killing can be justified under certain circumstances, and thus can be considered absolutely wrong.

44. Which of the following uses the term “relative” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “relative” correctly? A) Our values and beliefs are relative to, or depend on, the time and place in which we live. B) If it's true for everybody, everywhere, all the time...it must be relative. C) Murder is wrong all the time, in all instances, and therefore is wrong in a relative sense. D) Mathematical principals are relatively true; 2+2=4 doesn't always work. E) She was so annoying that she might as well have been completely relative.

45. Which of the following uses the term “skepticism” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “skepticism” correctly? F) The skepticism of his thinking led him to doubt the possibility of truth in religion. G) Her skeptical nature led her to embrace any new theories that were presented. H) Freed of doubt or questions, he finally felt completely skeptical. J) She was a devout follower and worshiper of skepticism. K) The skepticals have grown and amassed in a new congregation.

46. Which of the following uses the term “highbrow” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “highbrow” correctly? A) His highbrow taste in music and fashion were well-distinguished from popular culture. B) After ingesting a huge load of drugs, his highbrow became extremely obvious. C) There is, at the time of writing, no known clinical cure for highbrow. D) Her favorite highbrow movies were always the crudest and trashiest. E) They followed up their excellent high-five with an equally excellent highbrow.

47. Which of the following uses the term “lowbrow” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “lowbrow” correctly? F) He immersed himself in lowbrow culture by reading philosophy and listening to classical music. G) She gave him an expression that could only be described as a lowbrow. H) His lowbrow mod made the vehicle sit just barely above the pavement. J) Only the finest gentlemen and ladies can appreciate the finer points of lowbrow culture. K) Dismissing certain hobbies as lowbrow or trashy amounts to just another form of snobbery.

48. Which of the following uses the term “dehumanization” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “dehumanization” correctly? A) Nothing was more uplifting or reinvigorating than the dehumanization he'd experienced. B) Treating workers as disposable resources, instead of as human beings, can lead to feelings of dehumanization. C) Her magical ability to talk to animals was truly dehumanization. D) It's definitely better to dehumanization than to rehumanization. E) The school decided to support the dehumanization of its students by remind them that everybody has something to contribute.

49. Which of the following uses the term “impotent” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “impotent” correctly? F) He felt invigorated and impotent as blood rushed back into his muscles. G) Their ability to carry out a successful resistance revealed just how impotent they truly were. H) Watching his wife wasting away to cancer made him feel powerless and impotent. J) Eyes burning, mouth watering, he decided that maybe the spices were a little too impotent. K) It is extremely impotent that you complete and submit your homework on-time.

50. “Fight Club” is told from the perspective of a man who does not realize he has a split personality disorder. This makes him an example of... F) Chekhov's Gun G) a plot device H) an antagonist J) a Macguffin K) an unreliable narrator

51. Which of the following uses the term “paradox” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “paradox” correctly? A) He contracted a severe case of paradox. B) Once you reach an altitude of 10,000 feet, be sure to release your paradox. C) She investigated the alien, the supernatural, and the paradox. D) He thought about the many paradoxes and contradictions of modern life. E) Once two corresponding genes are merged, they form a new paradox.

52. Which of the following uses the term “irony” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “irony” correctly? A) He was always ready with an ironic or sarcastic comment for every situation. B) The Ironic Hero is one of the major Romantic archetypes. C) My favorite superhero is Ironic Man. D) Early military equipment was forged from ironic materials. E) You need to ironic your clothes to make sure they're not wrinkled.

53. Which of the following is an example of verbal irony
Which of the following is an example of verbal irony? F) On the way to school, the school bus gets a flat tire and the bus driver says, "Excellent! This day couldn't start off any better!" G) On the way to school, the school bus gets a flat tire and the bus driver says, "Oh no! This day couldn't start off any worse!" H) On the way to school, the school bus gets a flat tire and the bus driver says, "This is a problem." J) On the way to school, the school bus gets a flat tire and the bus driver says, "Don't worry. This is not a big deal. I'm trained for situations like this." K) On the way to school, the school bus gets a flat tire and the bus driver says, "At least we can use this as a valuable learning opportunity."

54. Which of the following uses the term “paranoia” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “paranoia” correctly? A) Paranoia activity has been cited in a number of older residences. B) His paranoia prevented him from trusting anyone. C) His paranoia ensured that he did not expect anything. D) A healthy dose of paranoia is necessary for any loving, trusting relationship. E) He first came to the United States from paranoia.

55. Which of the following is an example of paranoia
Which of the following is an example of paranoia? F) Nobody is out to get me. That's ridiculous. G) I think she may be out to get me, but only because she tried to stab me...twice. H) I can trust the people around me. J) The government may have efficiency issues, but there's no great hidden conspiracy. K) Everyone is out to get me. I'm being followed by someone.

56. Which of the following uses the term “black humor” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “black humor” correctly? A) The comedian used black humor to handle topics like death and despair with utmost seriousness. B) The comedian used black humor to make light of topics like love and friendship. C) The comedian used black humor to make light of topics like death and despair. D) The comedian used black humor to handle topics like love and friendship with utmost seriousness. E) The comedian used black humor to satirize contemporary events.

57. Which of the following is an example of black humor
Which of the following is an example of black humor? F) I tried to catch fog but I mist. G) Join the Army! Travel to exotic, distant lands. Meet exciting, unusual people, and kill them. H) I tried to make an agriculture joke, but it was too corny. J) You can tune a guitar, but you can't tuna fish. K) They're selling dead batteries, free of charge.

58. Which of the following uses the term “pastiche” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “pastiche” correctly? A) The novel was a pastiche of various Romantic and Modernistic tropes. B) The novel was a pastiche of completely original elements. C) The novel was a pastiche look into upcoming trends. D) The novel was a pastiche on the educational system. E) The novel used a traditionally pastiche setting.

59. Which of the following uses the term “maximalism” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “maximalism” correctly? F) The maximalist novel had numerous digressions, subplots, and elaborate details. G) The maximalist novel had few digressions and little redundancy. H) The maximalist novel was short, concise, and to-the-point. J) The maximalist novel couldn’t have been any more brief or succinct. K) The maximalist novel was notable for its truncated length.

60. Which of the following uses the term “fragmentation” correctly
Which of the following uses the term “fragmentation” correctly? A) The fragmentation of our culture means we no longer have shared values or experiences. B) The fragmentation of our culture mean we now have more shared values and experiences. C) The fragmentation of our culture means we just repeat the experiences of previous generations. D) The fragmentation of our culture means we fail to recognize the experiences of previous generations. E) The fragmentation of our culture means we no longer assign meaning to our experiences or values.

61. “Don't go near the water until you've learned to swim” is an example of… F) Paranoia G) Black Humor H) Paradox J) Metafiction K) Maximalism

62. Postmodernism was a reaction to… F) Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray G) Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, television H) Rosenbergs, H-bomb, Sugar Ray, Panmunjom J) Joseph Stalin, Malenkov, Nasser and Prokofiev K) Modernism, The Cold War, The rise of the internet

63. Which of the following was a characteristic of Post-Modernism
Which of the following was a characteristic of Post-Modernism? A) Piousness B) Modesty C) Earnestness D) Playfulness E) The Byronic Hero

64. Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Post-Modernism
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Post-Modernism? F) Paradox G) Black humor H) Pastiche J) Minimalism K) Metafiction

65. Which of the following was a Post-Modernist writer and their work
Which of the following was a Post-Modernist writer and their work? A) Jack London-- The Call of the Wild B) Stephen Crane-- The Red Badge of Courage C) Thomas Hardy-- Far from the Madding Crowd D) John Milton-- Paradise Lost E) Thomas Pynchon- Gravity's Rainbow

66. Which of the following was NOT a Post-Modernist writer and their work
Which of the following was NOT a Post-Modernist writer and their work? F) Kurt Vonnegut- Slaughterhouse-Five G) F. Scott Fitzgerald- The Great Gatsby H) Joseph Heller- Catch-22 J) David Foster Wallace-- Infinite Jest K) William S Burroughs-- Naked Lunch

67. Which of the following was NOT a Post-Modernist writer and their work
Which of the following was NOT a Post-Modernist writer and their work? A) Bret Easton Ellis-- American Psycho B) Toni Morrison-- Beloved C) Chuck Palahnjuk-- Fight Club D) Vladimir Nabokov- Lolita E) Gustave Flaubert- Madame Bovary