Standards: 2.02, 2.04, 3.01, 3.03, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03
English IV Exam
I. Matching:
_____ 1. satire A. a pattern seen in literature of all time periods and cultures; can be a character, a setting, a conflict, or an object
_____ 2. vernacular B. contrast between reality and expectation that produces an emotional response in the reader, such as surprise, disgust, sadness, laughter, _____ 3. scop C. narrative poem about a nation’s hero who saves his people
_____ 4. feudalism D. storyteller in Middle Ages who entertained with romances and ballads
_____ 5. medieval romance E. statement summarizing the opinion of a writer
_____ 6. quest F. use of another writer’s words or ideas without giving credit to that other author
_____ 7. minstrel G. a truth, or the author’s opinion, about life or people as shown in a work of literature
_____ 8. chivalry H. an outer narrative in which characters tell their own stories to other characters
_____ 9. epic I. a form of literature in which the author ridicules human weaknesses, foolishness, and moral faults, in order to provoke change in a society
_____ 10. comitatus J. social and economic system based on control and use of land; used in England and Europe during the Middle Ages
_____ 11. thesis statement K. code followed by knights which required loyalty to an overlord and the church, and protection of women and weaker members of society
_____ 12. theme L. narrative about a knight’s quest; contains elements of mystery, a quest, and courtly love
_____ 13. pilgrimage M. the everyday language of a group of people
_____ 14. irony N. intricate designs of knots and interwoven lines found on Saxon metal working; represented the interdependence of their society
_____ 15. frame story O. a storyteller and historian in Saxon and Viking culture; was also a warrior and tribal leader
_____ 16. interlacing P. a group of warrior-companions who follow a king or chieftain; based on mutual loyalty
_____ 17. archetype Q. journey to a religious shrine in order to receive some spiritual benefit; common in the Middle Ages
_____ 18. plagiarism R. journey taken by knight in a medieval romance in order to show bravery or to meet a challenge
II. Authors and time periods: From the list of works we have read, choose one that corresponds to the time period or author given below.
Pride and Prejudice “Day of Destiny” from Le Morte d’Arthur
“The Lady of Shalott” Frankenstein
Beowulf The Canterbury Tales
1. Sir Thomas Malory _________________________________________________________
2. Victorian Period (2) _________________________________________________________
3. an unknown Christian monk ____________________________________________________
4. Mary Shelley _____________________________________________________________
5. The Middle Ages (2) ________________________________________________________
6. The Saxon Period _________________________________________________________
7. Alfred, Lord Tennyson ______________________________________________________
8. Jane Austen ______________________________________________________________
9. Romantic Period ___________________________________________________________
10. Geoffrey Chaucer _________________________________________________________
III. Multiple choice and short answer:
1. In what time period were medieval romances written?
a. The Middle Ages b. The Roman Era c. The Saxon Age
2. These stories are called medieval romances because
a. they are romantic;
b. they have romantic heroes;
c. they were written in languages that come from the Roman (Latin) language;
d. they were written in the Roman language (Latin).
3. Most medieval romances are stories about
a. warfare, civil war, and betrayal;
b. adventure, love, and tragedy;
c. Saxon thanes.
4. Medieval romances were told or sung by
a. scops b. women c. minstrels d. court jesters
5. The reason that women figure so prominently (are so important) in medieval romance stories is that
a. women told all the stories at court;
b. courtly love was important in the Middle Ages;
c. men were not interested in the stories.
6. The setting of a medieval romance was usually
a. England;
b. vast (huge) and may have included the underworld;
c. imaginary, vague, or mysterious;
d. Scotland.
7. In medieval romances, which of the following might be pursued by a knight on a quest?
a. learning of wisdom or an important character quality;
b. fame or honor in battle;
c. objects of spiritual significance;
d. all of the above.
8. Which of these supernatural elements are most likely to be in a medieval romance?
a. gods vs. goddesses;
b. mysticism and magic;
c. demonic enemies;
d. all of the above.
9. A medieval romance hero is most likely to struggle with
a. melancholy and inner conflict between what he wants and what his oaths require of him;
b. gaining of wealth and fame in order to protect his tribe;
c. misunderstanding and rejection by society;
d. all of the above.
10. What gift or gifts did the fairies and elves of Avalon give to Arthur?
a. that he should be the best of all knights;
b. that he should be the greatest king England shall ever know;
c. that he should live long---longer than any man shall ever know;
d. all of the above.
11. Which of the following elements is a medieval romance most likely to have?
a. comitatus, demonic enemies, giving of “torques and rings;”
b. the number 3, secret identities, protection of women;
c. pilgrims, satire, and a frame story;
d. all of the above.
12. During the time of Beowulf, before the Middle Ages, England was ruled by
a. the Normans b. the thanes c. the Saxons
13. In 1066, England was conquered by Frenchmen from the northern part of France. Those conquering people were called
a. The Normans b. the thanes c. the Saxons
14. Which word names the social and economic system in England during the Middle Ages?
a. comitatus b. pilgrimage c. feudalism d. capitalism
15. Which of the following was the economic basis of feudalism?
a. land ownership b. treasure won in war c. chivalry
16. People in the Middle Ages were concerned with duties owed by each member of society. List three of the duties owed by a knight when he took an oath of Chivalry:
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17. Men and women who entered monastic communities, such as monasteries and convents took vows such as:
a. vow of poverty
b. vow of chastity
c. vow of obedience
d. all of the above
18. Satire is a form of literature that ridicules what three things about people?
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19. When we read The Canterbury Tales, one way we can know when the author is satirizing a pilgrim is when that pilgrim
a. fails to be religious
b. fails to earn enough money to escape being poor
c. is different from the other pilgrims
d. fails to live up to an oath or duty owed to society
20. Of the pilgrims you read about in the Prologue of The Canterbury Tales, which one seems most sincere (real) in his beliefs or lifestyle? Give a reason for your answer:
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21. Which pilgrim does Chaucer seem to satirize or criticize most heavily?
a. the knight b. the parson c. the Wife of Bath d. the pardoner
22. Which pilgrim’s story did we read? _________________________________________________________
23. Her story was about
a. a knight who humbly served his lord;
b. a knight who was punished by being required to find what women most want.
c. a corrupt monk who cheated people of their money;
24. Which of the following is the best statement of opinion of the Wife of Bath?
a. women most want to rule over their husbands
b. women most want several husbands
c. women are greedy and manipulative
d. She did not give any opinions in her tale.
25. Which of the following religious pilgrims is NOT satirized by Chaucer?
a. monk b. friar c. summoner d. parson
26. In which of the following societal groups does the knight belong?
a. commoners b. nobility c. church officials
27. Beowulf is typical of an epic work, because it
a. has a hero who is a strong and independent woman;
b. has a hero who pledges loyalty to an overlord and takes an Oath of Chivalry;
c. has a hero who represents the best of his culture---braver and stronger than others and a strong king who wins treasure;
d. has a hero who is a nonconformist who tries to change society, or who rejects society.
28. Which type of hero may have a mysterious or secret identity and a mysterious death?
a. a Victorian hero
b. a modern romantic hero
c. an epic hero
d. a medieval romance hero
30. Which type of hero may reject society or may be rejected by society?
a. a medieval romance hero
b. a modern romantic hero
c. an epic hero
d. a Victorian hero
31. The more modern a literary hero is, the more likely he is focused on
a. continuing the traditions of society;
b. the future of his nation;
c. his personal struggles, including his conflicts with society.
32. Beowulf was which type of hero?
a. epic
b. medieval romance
c. romantic
33. King Arthur was which type of hero?
a. epic
b. medieval romance
c. romantic
34. These elements most have to do with which type of literary work: mysterious and secret identities, quests, vague or mysterious settings, the number 3 ?
a. epic poem with epic hero
b. modern story with romantic hero
c. satire
d. medieval romance
35. These elements most have to do with which type of literary work: nonconformist hero who is in conflict with society; untamed nature; focus on youth or innocence ?
a. epic poem with epic hero
b. modern story with romantic hero
c. satire
d. medieval romance
36. Which of the following works contains irony?
a. “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”
b. Frankenstein
c. Beowulf
d. all of them
37. What is one irony that occurs at the end of Beowulf? ______________________________
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38. In “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” the Wife tells about a knight who rapes a young woman. Fully explain what is ironic about his punishment. _________________________________________
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39. Explain one irony in Frankenstein.
40. Which is the best definition of theme ?
a. a truth, or the author’s opinion, about life and people as shown in a work of literature
b. a truth, or author’s opinion, about life and people that you agree with
c. the moral of a story
41. Which is the BEST statement of the theme of Frankenstein ?
a. Fellow travelers best pass their time by telling stories to one another.
b. A hero may give his life for his nation, but that does not ensure that his nation will continue to thrive.
c. Sometimes we must risk all that we have in order to live a more fulfilling life.
d. We are responsible for our actions---even when the consequences are unintended.
42. Which is the BEST statement of the theme of Pride and Prejudice ?
a. A commitment to self respect and integrity toward others will benefit a person in the end.
b. One must lay aside pre-conceived ideas in order to see who a person really is.
c. The Victorians had different ideas about women and marriage.
d. answers a and b, above
43. What is a research question?
a. a question that is in the introductory paragraph of your research paper
b. a question that you ask your reader so that you can answer it in your paper
c. a question that guides you in finding information for your research paper
d. all of the above
44. What is a thesis statement?
a. a statement that is in the introductory paragraph of your research paper
b. the main idea of an argumentative research paper
c. your opinion that you try to prove correct in your argumentative research paper
d. all of the above
45. What is the difference between and research question and a thesis statement?
a. one is opinion and the other is fact
b. one is in your paper and the other is not, but is used to guide you in your research
c. one is your opinion and the other is the opinion of other people
d. all of the above
46. Which of the following is true about giving credit to other sources in your research paper?
a. You must give credit only to those sources that you quote in your paper.
b. You must give credit to all sources that you use, whether you quote them or simply summarize the ideas given by them.
47. What is true about in-line citations and Works Cited listed at the end of your paper? Circle all that apply:
a. For each in-line citation, there must be an entry for that source in your Works Cited.
b. For each listing in your Works Cited, there must be an in-line citation somewhere in your paper.
c. There must be an entry in the Works Cited or an in-line citation for each source.
d. There must be an entry in the Works Cited and an in-line citation for each source.
48. Which is a primary source?
a. a personal interview
b. internet articles that have a named author
c. books published after 1990
d. any book or internet article
49. Where should you place a thesis statement in your research paper and why? _____________
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50. Which of the following is plagiarism? Circle all that apply.
a. Without giving credit in an inline citation or in a Works Cited, a student uses information already known by the average high school student.
b. Without giving credit in an in-line citation or in a Works Cited, a student uses a
quotation without using quotation marks.
c. Without giving credit in an in-line citation or in a Works Cited, a student summarizes the ideas of an author, but does not use the author’s exact words.
d. Without giving credit in an in-line citation or in a Works Cited, a student quotes an author, but does use quotation marks around the quote.
51. Which one of the following languages had THE MOST influence on the development of the English language?
a. Anglo-Saxon b. Greek c. Celtic
52. Today’s English is mostly Anglo-Saxon German combined with
a. Classical Greek b. Old English c. French Latin
53. What are the three stages of the English language development?
a. Old English, Middle English, Modern English
b. British English, Norman English, Modern English
c. Old English, Modern English, Latin