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MYTHS QUIZ #2 FLYSWATTER REVIEW
WHAT IS A FABLE? A simple story that is intended to teach a
lesson about behavior or society
A practical lesson about right and wrong behavior
A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral
A literary work where most of the characters, settings and events have symbolic qualities
IN “THE GOLDEN KITE, THE SILVER WIND.” THE TWO TOWNS RIVAL OVER…
Leisure
Politics
Religion
Economics
WHAT IS OFTEN FOUND IN THE WORKS OF EXPRESSIONISTS?
Dark and terrifying images that evoke a dreamlike state
Characters and settings that are realistic
Characters that are often sad and upset
Magical creatures such as unicorns and leprechauns
WHAT IS THE MORAL OF “HE-Y COME ON OU-T?”
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Whatever you do, do it with all your might
Beware of flatterers
Every action has a consequence
WHY IS THE PRINCE SILENT AT THE END OF “THE PRINCESS AND ALL THE KINGDOM?”
He realizes his new responsibilities.
He resents the chancellor’s speech.
He has lost the ability to speak.
He no longer loves his bride.
WHAT IS AN ALLEGORY? A simple story that is intended to teach a
lesson about behavior or society
A practical lesson about right and wrong behavior
A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral
A literary work where most of the characters, settings and events have symbolic qualities
WHICH OF THESE MEANS THE OPPOSITE OF TO SPURN?
To yield
To accept
To produce
IN “GOLDEN KITE, SILVER WIND,” WHY DOES THE EMPEROR OF KWAN-SI COME TO VISIT THE MANDARIN?
He wants to play a trick on the Mandarin’s daughter
The Emperor of Kwan-Si wants to know what the Mandarin is up to
The daughter of the Mandarin wants the two rulers to talk
The Mandarin seeks advice from the Emperor
IN “HE-Y COME ON OU-T,” THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN USING THE HOLE AS A TOXIC WASTE DUMP ARE GUILTY OF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT
Carelessness
Disregard for the future
Lack of respect for the law
Thinking a complex problem can be solved simply
IN “THE PRINCESS AND ALL THE KINGDOM,” WHAT CAN YOU CONCLUDE ABOUT THE PRINCE?
He is cowardly.
He is power hungry.
He is unwilling to take responsibility.
He will not make a good husband.
WHAT IS A PARABLE?
A simple story that is intended to teach a lesson about behavior or society
A practical lesson about right and wrong behavior
A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral
A literary work where most of the characters, settings and events have symbolic qualities
WHAT WORD MEANS THE SAME AS MONOTONY?
Sameness
Fondness
Hastiness
WHAT IS THE MAIN MESSAGE OF “THE GOLDEN KITE, THE SILVER WIND?”
Government is necessary to regulate societies.
Cooperation is healthier than competition.
Reconstruction is vital to political progress.
Government demands loyalty to prosper.
WHAT EVENT FROM THE STORY LEADS THE READER TO UNDERSTAND THE MORAL OF “HE-Y COME ON OU-T?”
The sea and sky are cleaner than before.
A concessionaire purchases the hole.
A weight lowered into the hole does not come back up.
A pebble whizzes past the head of a construction worker.
WHAT IS A MORAL?
A simple story that is intended to teach a lesson about behavior or society
A practical lesson about right and wrong behavior
A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral
A literary work where most of the characters, settings and events have symbolic qualities
IN “HE-Y COME ON OU-T,” THE SCIENTIST RECOMMENDS FILLING IN THE HOLE BECAUSE HE…
Hopes this will be a way to measure it
Doesn’t know what else to recommend
Thinks that filling it in will make the ground more stable
Thinks that another shrine should be built on the same spot
SOMEONE ENGAGED IN A REVERIE IS USING HIS OR HER…
Eyes
Muscles
Imagination
BASED ON THE DETAILS OF “THE GOLDEN KITE, THE SILVER WIND,” WHAT WILL MOST LIKELY HAPPEN IF THE TOWNS KEEP REBUILDING THE WALLS?
They would run out of symbolic shapes.
They would need to work faster.
The women would have to take over.
The towns and people would die off.
UNLIKE THE DESIGNS THAT THE CITIES CHOSE IN THE PAST, THE GOLDEN KITE AND SILVER WIND DESIGNS…
Complement rather than compete with one another
Remind the people of their past conflicts
Are much easier to build
Will most certainly lead to war
A COHORT IS MOST SIMILAR TO A
Warning
Partner
Contract
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST FIT FOR THE MORAL OF “THE PRINCESS AND ALL THE KINGDOM?”
All is well that ends well
The ends justify the means
Great rewards often come with great responsibilities
The wicked often fall to their own snares
WHICH OF THESE LINES FROM “THE GOLDEN KITE, THE SILVER WIND” REPRESENTS THE VIEW OF WOMEN IN THIS SOCIETY?
“Then,” said the daughter, “call your stonemasons and temple builders.”
“Daughter,” he whispered, “I will embrace you.”
“A little more of that wine, oh Daughter-who-thinks-like-a-son.”
The first Mandarin’s daughter stood by his bed.
SHINISHI HOSHI IS KNOWN AS…
The most prolific Japanese author of the 19th century
The grandfather of Japanese science fiction
The father of Western literature
The creator of unrealistic fantasy
WHICH OF THESE BEST DESCRIBES HOW “THE GOLDEN KITE, THE SILVER WIND” IS STRUCTURED?
By describing the various details of reconstruction
By comparing and contrasting the cultures of the two villages
By identifying how one action results in another action
By persuading readers to change their political views
WHAT GENRE OF WRITING IS “HE-Y COME ON OU-T?”
Fable
Parable
Moral
Allegory
WHY DOES THE PRINCE BATTLE HIS WAY THROUGH THE COUNTRY IN “THE PRINCESS AND ALL THE KINGDOM?”
To gain fame
To win the princess
To challenge the chancellor
To obtain the keys to the kingdom
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES THE TOWNSPEOPLE OF “THE GOLDEN KITE, THE SILVER WIND?”
Irrational
Obedient
Unfaithful
Spontaneous
AT THE BEGINNING OF “HE-Y COME ON OU-T,” IT APPEARS THAT USING THE HOLE AS A GARBAGE DUMP WILL RESULT IN…
Benefits for everyone
Benefits only for businesses
Harmful effects for everyone
No changes for better or worse
A WORD THAT MEANS THE OPPOSITE OF DISPERSE IS…
Take
Gather
Believe
ONE WHO IS RAVENOUS IS
Flighty
Faithful
Famished
IN “HE-Y COME ON OU-T,” THE VILLAGERS FIRST CONCERN ABOUT THE MYSTERIOUS HOLE IS THAT…
It might grow in size
Someone might fall into it
Valuables might get lost
Something dangerous may emerge
THE SPEAKER BEHIND THE SCREEN IN “THE GOLDEN KITE, THE SILVER WIND” MOST LIKELY REMAINS HIDDEN SO THAT…
No one knows that Kwan-Si is actually involved
Her father doesn’t know she is the one speaking
No one could see who was giving her the ideas
People will think the ideas come from the Mandarin
PRONOUNS
1. May I take whichever I choose? (3)2. A long nap is what I need right now.
(2)3. After that long study session, which
sounds better, ice cream or pizza? (1)4. How expensive are those? (1)5. Please save some for Mandy. (1)6. I know how disappointed he felt, but I
liked neither of the movies he rented. (5)
