english midterm 2 Quiz

Question Number 1 The town where Kino and Juana lives A. Lapaz B. Lapoz Question Number 2 In the Pearl, the point of view is told in 3rd person. Another name for this is? A. potent B. omniscient Question Number 3 The doctor refuses to help Coyoyito because he is not a what A. vet B. doctor C. nurse Question Number 4 Who have been under the domination of the spanish? A. mexicans B. indians C. new englanders Question Number 5 What does the scorpion episode represent? A. song of good B. song of evil Question Number 6 Explain the theme of social class A. they are all the same B. there are differnt types C. There are different types of social classes. In the book, there’s the wealthy and the poor. The wealthy kept the poor down and they stuck together. The poor stuck together also. Question Number 7 What is the meaning of the song of the family and where does it come from? A. It’s a meaning of tradition and good and it has been passed down from generation to generation. B. it's a meaning of hate and deceit Question Number 8 What does the priest hope for when Kino finds the pearl? A. money to buy food for the church B. Money to repair for the church Question Number 9 Describe Kino’s life before he pearl A. kino is ruthless and mean and only care about himself B. Kino’s life is simple, hardworking, poor and dutiful. Question Number 10 In Antigone, why is Oedipus important to the story? A. He is Antigone’s father and the sins of his father have been passed down to his children. B. he is the father of the children and is an antagonist Question Number 11 Who is the protagonist in the play? A. Antigone B. Creon Question Number 12 Write a character description of Ismene and Antigone A. Ismene is weak, afraid and feels she can’t stand up to the king because she’s a woman. Antigone is brave, tough, and stands up to the king in order to fight for what she believes in. B. They are both weak characters who don't deserve to be in the play Question Number 13 What is the purpose of the chorus in the Greek drama? A. they are servants of the king B. They foreshadow future events, they are narrators, give background information and gave their opinion. Question Number 14 What is the function of the character Tyresius? A. He is the old blind prophet who served as a fortune teller and advisor to the king. B. he is apart of the chorus Question Number 15 What defense does Antigone make of her actions and what are Creon’s arguments? A. they are both equals B. Antigone says that according to the Gods, everyone is entitled to a burial. Creon says that he is the king and if anyone goes against him, they won’t get a burial. Question Number 16 What does the play gain by the character of Haimon? A. Haimon makes the play more dramatic and more of a tragedy because he is the fiancé of Antigone and he kills himself after Antigone kills herself. B. he keeps Antigone alive by saving her from killing herself Question Number 17 Why does Eurydice commit suicide? A. she is sad that antigone went against the king B. She commits suicide because her only son, Haimon, killed himself. Question Number 18 Where were Greek dramas staged? A. In an outdoor theatre with the seating capacity of about 17,000. B. in a movie theatre with a big screen tv Question Number 19 Write a character sketch of Creon. He’s the king and he has a big ego. A. He feels that his law is more important than the law of the Gods. B. he strongly believes in the law of the Gods as well as Antigone Question Number 20 Why do these boys find themselves on a tropical island? A. they were on a trip to mexico B. Because of an atomic bomb Question Number 21 Blown by Piggy, what is the conch? A. A symbol of authority, order and civilization. B. a symbol of loyalty and respect Question Number 22 Ralph is characterized as being what? A. dumb and a dehumanizing follower B. Handsome athletic and a natural leader. Question Number 23 Jack is characterized as being what? A. Cruel, a bully and Ralph’s chief competitor B. Handsome athletic and a natural leader. Question Number 24 Piggy’s glasses have been used to light a fire and what? A. Is a symbol of intelligence B. a symbol of authority Question Number 25 Lord of the Flies is told in the point of view of whom? A. jack B. ralph C. piggy D. The omniscient author. Question Number 26 Simon is characterized as being what? A. smart and talented B. Intelligent and intellectual Question Number 27 Who says “I’ve got the conch, I’ve got the right to speak”? A. Jack B. Ralph C. Piggy Question Number 28 There is irony in the words”We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all we’re not savages.” Who says this? A. Piggy B. Jack C. Ralph Question Number 29 What became of the beast from the sea? A. It was never determined? B. It was the Lord of the Flies