1. Which American playwright is famous for 'Death of a Salesman′ and 'The Crucible′?
A. Tennessee Williams
B. Arthur Miller
C. Eugene O′Neill
D. Edward Albee
2. What is a 'bildungsroman′?
A. A poem about nature.
B. A novel focusing on a character′s moral and psychological growth.
C. A play with a tragic ending.
D. A short story collection.
3. What is the literary concept of 'suspension of disbelief′?
A. The reader′s critical analysis of a text.
B. The reader′s willingness to accept the unreal or fantastical elements in a story.
C. The author′s intentional ambiguity in writing.
D. The use of realistic settings in fiction.
4. What is the significance of the 'Lost Generation′ in American literature?
A. They were known for their optimistic and patriotic themes.
B. They were a group of writers disillusioned after World War I.
C. They focused on rural American life and values.
D. They were the pioneers of the Harlem Renaissance.
5. Compare and contrast Realism and Naturalism as literary movements. Which emphasizes the scientific observation of human behavior as being determined by environment and heredity?
A. Realism emphasizes environment and heredity more than Naturalism.
B. Naturalism emphasizes environment and heredity more than Realism.
C. Both movements equally emphasize environment and heredity.
D. Neither movement emphasizes environment and heredity.
6. What literary device involves a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Irony
D. Hyperbole
7. Which English Romantic poet is famous for his long poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner′?
A. William Blake
B. Samuel Taylor Coleridge
C. Percy Bysshe Shelley
D. Robert Southey
8. Who is the author of 'The Great Gatsby,' a quintessential novel of the Jazz Age?
A. Ernest Hemingway
B. F. Scott Fitzgerald
C. William Faulkner
D. John Steinbeck
9. In Jane Austen′s 'Pride and Prejudice,' what is the primary societal pressure driving the Bennet family′s actions?
A. Religious piety
B. Economic security through marriage
C. Political influence
D. Artistic achievement
10. Which literary movement, prominent in the early 20th century, is characterized by a break from traditional forms and themes, often reflecting a sense of disillusionment and fragmentation?
A. Romanticism
B. Victorianism
C. Modernism
D. Realism
11. Which statement BEST describes the difference between a 'protagonist′ and an 'antagonist′ in literature?
A. The protagonist is always good, and the antagonist is always evil.
B. The protagonist is the central character, and the antagonist opposes the protagonist.
C. The protagonist tells the story, and the antagonist listens to the story.
D. There is no significant difference between them; the terms are interchangeable.
12. Which poem by T.S. Eliot is considered a landmark of Modernist poetry, known for its fragmentation and allusions?
A. 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock′
B. 'The Waste Land′
C. 'Four Quartets′
D. 'Ash Wednesday′
13. What is stream of consciousness in literature?
A. A poetic form with strict rhyme and meter.
B. A narrative technique that presents thoughts as they occur.
C. A type of dramatic monologue in plays.
D. A literary movement focused on nature.
14. What is the 'American Dream′ as often portrayed in American literature?
A. The pursuit of artistic expression.
B. The belief that anyone can achieve success and prosperity through hard work and determination.
C. The desire to travel and explore new lands.
D. The emphasis on community and social harmony.
15. The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural and artistic movement, primarily celebrated the work of which group?
A. Irish immigrants
B. African Americans
C. Native Americans
D. Jewish immigrants
16. Which of Shakespeare′s tragedies features a Scottish general who receives a prophecy from three witches?
A. Hamlet
B. Othello
C. King Lear
D. Macbeth
17. Which movement in American literature emphasized local color and regional dialects after the Civil War?
A. Transcendentalism
B. Realism
C. Regionalism (or Local Color)
D. Naturalism
18. Who wrote 'Moby Dick,' an epic novel about a whaling voyage and a captain′s obsession with a white whale?
A. Nathaniel Hawthorne
B. Herman Melville
C. Ralph Waldo Emerson
D. Henry David Thoreau
19. Which author wrote 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' a novel addressing racial injustice in the American South?
A. Harper Lee
B. Toni Morrison
C. Alice Walker
D. Maya Angelou
20. Which literary period in English literature is characterized by reason, order, and neoclassical ideals?
A. Romantic Period
B. Victorian Period
C. Enlightenment Period (or Augustan Age)
D. Modern Period
21. What is the significance of the Victorian Period in English literature?
A. It was a period of decline in literary production.
B. It was marked by rapid social changes, industrialization, and moral earnestness.
C. It primarily focused on science fiction.
D. It rejected all forms of traditional literature.
22. Which satirical novel by Jonathan Swift critiques human nature and societal institutions through fantastical voyages?
A. 'Robinson Crusoe′
B. 'Gulliver′s Travels′
C. 'Tom Jones′
D. 'Pamela′
23. What is the difference between 'British Literature′ and 'English Literature′?
A. There is no difference; they are the same.
B. 'British Literature′ includes works from the entire British Isles, while 'English Literature′ focuses specifically on England.
C. 'English Literature′ is older, while 'British Literature′ is more contemporary.
D. 'British Literature′ only includes poetry, while 'English Literature′ includes prose.
24. Which author is associated with Southern Gothic literature, known for exploring grotesque characters and decaying settings in the American South?
A. Edgar Allan Poe
B. Flannery O′Connor
C. Nathaniel Hawthorne
D. Stephen Crane
25. In 'Frankenstein′ by Mary Shelley, what is Victor Frankenstein′s primary ambition that leads to his creation?
A. To become wealthy
B. To discover the secret of life
C. To gain political power
D. To travel the world
26. Which American poet is known for free verse and is often called 'the Bard of Democracy′?
A. Edgar Allan Poe
B. Walt Whitman
C. Emily Dickinson
D. Robert Frost
27. What is the term for a long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of a hero, often of legendary or historical importance?
A. Sonnet
B. Epic
C. Ballad
D. Lyric
28. Which novel by George Orwell is a dystopian satire of totalitarianism, featuring the slogan 'Big Brother is watching you′?
A. 'Animal Farm′
B. '1984′
C. 'Brave New World′
D. 'Fahrenheit 451′
29. Which novel by Charles Dickens critiques the social injustices of Victorian England, particularly regarding poverty and the legal system?
A. 'Oliver Twist′
B. 'A Tale of Two Cities′
C. 'Great Expectations′
D. 'David Copperfield′
30. Which Romantic poet is known for 'Ode to a Nightingale′ and 'Ode on a Grecian Urn′?
A. William Wordsworth
B. Samuel Taylor Coleridge
C. John Keats
D. Lord Byron
