High School - Literature Quiz
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- 1.
Who is the author of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"?
- A.
Stephen Crane
- B.
Mark Twain
- C.
Nathaniel Hawthorne
- D.
Theodore Dreiser
Correct Answer
B. Mark Twain -
- 2.
What term is used to name the main character in a story?
- A.
Round Character
- B.
Personification
- C.
Protagonist
- D.
Stock Character
Correct Answer
C. Protagonist -
- 3.
In "Macbeth", through whom does Macbeth learn about future events?
- A.
King Duncan
- B.
The Three Witches
- C.
Lady Macbeth
- D.
Malcolm
Correct Answer
B. The Three Witches -
- 4.
In "Hamlet", what goal is Hamlet consumed with throughout the play?
- A.
Avenging His Father's Death
- B.
Marrying Ophelia
- C.
Becoming King
- D.
Becoming An Excellent Swordsman
Correct Answer
A. Avenging His Father's Death -
- 5.
What does the Latin term "bona fide" mean?
- A.
Good Food
- B.
In Good Faith
- C.
Big Feet
- D.
Good Judgment
Correct Answer
B. In Good Faith -
- 6.
As used in English, what is the meaning of the Latin phrase "caveat emptor"?
- A.
Seize The Day
- B.
Live Life To The Fullest
- C.
Buyer Beware
- D.
Exception To The Rule
Correct Answer
C. Buyer Beware -
- 7.
What does the phrase "faux pas" mean?
- A.
Fake Friend
- B.
A Lie
- C.
Fake Peace
- D.
Social Blunder
Correct Answer
D. Social Blunder -
- 8.
What does "pro bono" mean?
- A.
In Favor Of Law
- B.
Prosecutor
- C.
Public Defendant
- D.
Without Pay
Correct Answer
D. Without Pay -
- 9.
What does an intransitive verb require?
- A.
Adjective
- B.
Adverb
- C.
Helping Verb
- D.
Subject
Correct Answer
D. Subject -
- 10.
What verb form is used in the sentence "We must leave the dish"?
- A.
Transitive
- B.
Helping
- C.
Linking
- D.
Intransitive
Correct Answer
A. Transitive -
- 11.
What verb form is used in the sentence "We must go"?
- A.
Linking
- B.
Helping
- C.
Intransitive
- D.
Transitive
Correct Answer
C. Intransitive -
- 12.
Which of these words describes a story element?
- A.
Conflict
- B.
Alliteration
- C.
Assonance
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
A. Conflict -
- 13.
Which of these describes a story element?
- A.
Rhyme
- B.
Meter
- C.
Thesis
- D.
Setting
Correct Answer
D. Setting -
- 14.
Which of these items is a story element?
- A.
Meter
- B.
Plot
- C.
Conclusion
- D.
Rhythm
Correct Answer
B. Plot -
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