Connell Guides Quiz #9
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In which fairy tale, collected by the Brothers Grimm, does a miller's daughter have to spin straw into gold three times and later have three days to guess the name of an impish creature or lose her firstborn child?
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The Silent Princess
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Sleeping Beauty
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The Lazy Spinner
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Rumpelstiltskin
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Connell Guides Quiz #9 explores key themes and characters in classic literature, including works by Philip Pullman, Shakespeare, and the Brothers Grimm. It assesses understanding of literary forms, narrative devices, and character analysis.
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Which comic novel by Jerome K. Jerome, published in 1899, recounts a trip taken by three friends from Kingston to Oxford?
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Three Men on the Bummel
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Three Men on Holiday
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Three Men in a Boat
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Three Men on a Train
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A. Three Men in a BoatExplanation
"Three Men in a Boat" is a comic novel by Jerome K. Jerome, published in 1899. It recounts a trip taken by three friends from Kingston to Oxford. The novel is known for its humorous anecdotes and misadventures during the journey, making it a classic example of comic literature.Rate this question:
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In Dickens's A Christmas Carol, three ghosts (of Christmases past, present and to come) visit Ebenezer Scrooge, but whose spirit first comes to warn him of the 'incessant torture of remorse'?
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Jacob Marley
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Bob Cratchit
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Fred
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Tiny Tim
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A. Jacob MarleyExplanation
The correct answer is Jacob Marley. In A Christmas Carol, Jacob Marley's spirit is the first to visit Ebenezer Scrooge and warn him about the consequences of his actions. Marley's ghost tells Scrooge that he will be visited by three more spirits in order to help him change his ways and avoid a similar fate. Marley's visit serves as a catalyst for Scrooge's transformation throughout the story.Rate this question:
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In Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (1605) Portia's father comes up with a way to test the mettle of potential suitors: they must pick one of three caskets, gold, silver and lead. Which one does Bassanio choose, so winning Portia's hand?
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Gold
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Silver
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Lead
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None of the above
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A. LeadExplanation
Bassanio chooses the lead casket. In the play, Portia's father leaves a note with each casket, and the correct one contains a portrait of Portia. The gold and silver caskets are flashy and attractive, but Bassanio wisely chooses the plain and unassuming lead casket, showing that he values substance over appearance. This choice proves his sincerity and wins him Portia's hand in marriage.Rate this question:
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What slim poetic form is three lines long and traditionally features the juxtaposition of two images and a reference to a season?
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Sonnet
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Villanelle
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Haiku
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Tanka
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A. HaikuExplanation
A haiku is a slim poetic form that consists of three lines. It traditionally features the juxtaposition of two images and includes a reference to a season. Haikus originated in Japan and are known for their concise and evocative nature. They often capture a fleeting moment in nature and create a sense of simplicity and beauty.Rate this question:
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Which long poem is written in three-line stanzas (called terza rima) and divided up into three books of thirty-three cantos each, concerning a journey from Hell to Heaven?
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Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales'
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Boccaccio's 'Decameron'
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Milton's 'Paradise Lost'
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Dante's 'Divine Comedy'
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A. Dante's 'Divine Comedy'Explanation
Dante's 'Divine Comedy' is the correct answer because it is a long poem written in three-line stanzas called terza rima. It is divided into three books, each consisting of thirty-three cantos. The poem follows the protagonist's journey from Hell to Heaven, exploring various levels of the afterlife and delving into themes of sin, redemption, and divine justice. Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales', Boccaccio's 'Decameron', and Milton's 'Paradise Lost' are all significant literary works, but they do not fit the description provided in the question.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the last instalment of His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman's trilogy of fantasy novels?
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The Subtle Knife
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Northern Lights
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The Golden Compass
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The Amber Spyglass
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A. The Amber SpyglassExplanation
The correct answer is "The Amber Spyglass." This is the name of the last installment of Philip Pullman's trilogy of fantasy novels, His Dark Materials. The trilogy follows the adventures of Lyra Belacqua as she explores parallel universes and uncovers dark secrets. "The Amber Spyglass" is a reference to a powerful object in the story that plays a significant role in the final book.Rate this question:
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In An Inspector Calls (1945), J.B. Priestley's classic three-act play, why does the inspector call?
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A suicide
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A murder
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A parking ticket
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A theft
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A. A suicideExplanation
In An Inspector Calls, the inspector calls because of a suicide. This event sets off a chain of events in the play, as the inspector's investigation into the suicide leads to the uncovering of secrets and the exposure of the characters' guilt. The inspector's purpose is to hold the characters accountable for their actions and to highlight the consequences of their behavior. The suicide serves as a catalyst for the inspector's arrival and the subsequent revelations in the play.Rate this question:
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The Samuel Beckett play, Play (1963), features three immobile characters: a man, a wife and his mistress. What kind of vessel is each character being held in?
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Barrel
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Urn
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Coffin
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Vase
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A. UrnExplanation
In the Samuel Beckett play, Play, each character is being held in an urn. This suggests that the characters are trapped or confined in their situations, unable to escape or move freely. The choice of an urn as the vessel adds to the sense of confinement and imprisonment, emphasizing the characters' immobility and their entrapment in their relationships. The urn symbolizes their stagnant existence and the limitations they face in their lives.Rate this question:
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The Three Witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth (1611) are referred to as 'weird', from the Old English Wyrd, but what does it mean?
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Chance
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Fate
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Misfortune
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Evil
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A. FateExplanation
The term "weird" in Shakespeare's Macbeth refers to the concept of fate. In the play, the Three Witches are often associated with predicting and influencing the future, suggesting that they have control over the characters' destinies. The use of the word "weird" connects them to the Old English term "Wyrd," which means fate or destiny. Therefore, the correct answer is "Fate."Rate this question:
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