1. What is the 'Theatre of the Absurd′?
A. Realistic drama focused on social issues
B. A type of comedy with slapstick humor
C. Plays that depict the meaninglessness and irrationality of human existence
D. Historical dramas set in ancient times
2. What is the literary term for a character who undergoes significant change throughout a story?
A. Static character
B. Round character
C. Dynamic character
D. Flat character
3. Which novel by George Orwell is a dystopian satire of totalitarianism?
A. Animal Farm
B. Nineteen Eighty-Four
C. Homage to Catalonia
D. Down and Out in Paris and London
4. Who is the author of the play 'Hamlet′?
A. Christopher Marlowe
B. Ben Jonson
C. William Shakespeare
D. John Milton
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Modernist literature?
A. Experimentation with form and narrative
B. Rejection of traditional themes and values
C. Emphasis on objective reality and social order
D. Focus on individual consciousness and alienation
6. What is the primary characteristic of a 'sonnet′?
A. It has no rhyme scheme.
B. It is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure.
C. It is a long narrative poem.
D. It is always written in free verse.
7. Which literary movement emphasized accurate and detailed portrayal of ordinary life?
A. Surrealism
B. Realism
C. Naturalism
D. Symbolism
8. What is the literary device that involves a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Irony
D. Hyperbole
9. Which American novel is considered a seminal work of the Harlem Renaissance?
A. The Great Gatsby
B. Their Eyes Were Watching God
C. The Catcher in the Rye
D. Moby Dick
10. What is the significance of the 'American Dream′ in American literature?
A. It is a universally achieved reality for all Americans.
B. It is a myth critiqued and explored for its unattainability and contradictions.
C. It is a purely positive force, inspiring upward mobility.
D. It is a concept irrelevant to most American literary works.
11. Langston Hughes was a central figure in which movement?
A. Transcendentalism
B. The Beat Generation
C. The Harlem Renaissance
D. Modernism
12. Emily Dickinson is known for her:
A. Long, epic poems
B. Use of free verse
C. Short, unconventional poems with slant rhyme and dashes
D. Primarily writing novels
13. What is 'Naturalism′ in literature?
A. A highly romanticized view of nature
B. A literary movement that depicts humans as subject to natural forces and determinism
C. A focus on supernatural elements in nature
D. A style of writing that avoids describing nature
14. What is the 'Lost Generation′ in literary history?
A. A group of writers who died young in World War I.
B. American writers who came of age during World War I and expressed disillusionment.
C. British writers who emigrated to America in the 19th century.
D. A literary movement focused on historical fiction.
15. Which English novel is considered an early example of the epistolary novel form?
A. Pamela
B. Tom Jones
C. Clarissa
D. Robinson Crusoe
16. What is a 'pastoral′ poem?
A. A poem about war
B. A poem that idealizes rural life and nature
C. A poem with a religious theme
D. A poem written in urban dialect
17. Who wrote 'Frankenstein′?
A. Mary Shelley
B. Jane Austen
C. George Eliot
D. Emily Brontë
18. Which American playwright is famous for 'Death of a Salesman′?
A. Tennessee Williams
B. Arthur Miller
C. Eugene O′Neill
D. Edward Albee
19. In literature, 'stream of consciousness′ refers to:
A. A type of formal verse
B. A narrative technique that presents thoughts as they occur
C. A genre of science fiction
D. A dramatic monologue
20. Which American poet is known for free verse and poems like 'Song of Myself′?
A. Edgar Allan Poe
B. Walt Whitman
C. Emily Dickinson
D. Robert Frost
21. What is a 'bildungsroman′?
A. A poem about nature
B. A novel focused on the protagonist′s moral and psychological growth
C. A play with a tragic ending
D. A short story with a surprise twist
22. The 'Beat Generation′ writers are known for:
A. Their adherence to traditional literary forms
B. Their conformity to societal norms
C. Their rejection of materialism and embrace of counterculture and experimentation
D. Their focus on historical narratives
23. Which English author is known for novels of manners, such as 'Pride and Prejudice′ and 'Sense and Sensibility′?
A. Charlotte Brontë
B. Jane Austen
C. George Eliot
D. Virginia Woolf
24. What is 'Gothic′ literature characterized by?
A. Lighthearted and comedic themes
B. Themes of romance and chivalry
C. Dark, mysterious, and often supernatural elements, with themes of decay and horror
D. Realistic portrayal of everyday life
25. Which American author explored themes of alienation and existentialism in novels like 'Invisible Man′?
A. Ralph Ellison
B. James Baldwin
C. Richard Wright
D. Toni Morrison
26. Which novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald portrays the Roaring Twenties and the decline of the American Dream?
A. Tender Is the Night
B. The Great Gatsby
C. This Side of Paradise
D. The Last Tycoon
27. Ernest Hemingway′s writing style is best characterized by:
A. Ornate and verbose prose
B. Stream of consciousness narration
C. Iceberg Theory and minimalist prose
D. Gothic and melodramatic elements
28. Toni Morrison′s novels are known for their focus on:
A. Science fiction themes
B. The experiences of African Americans, particularly Black women, and themes of race, identity, and trauma
C. Historical narratives of the American Revolution
D. Satirical portrayals of British aristocracy
29. Which literary period is characterized by an emphasis on emotion, individualism, and the glorification of nature?
A. Neoclassicism
B. Romanticism
C. Realism
D. Modernism
30. The Brontë sisters (Charlotte, Emily, and Anne) are primarily associated with which literary movement?
A. Neoclassicism
B. Romanticism
C. Victorian literature
D. Modernism
