Finals Review (12th Grade)

Which of the following plots would most likely be found in an epic?

• A strong, clever youth overcomes many obstacles and defeats monsters on a long journey home.

• A powerful man has a flaw that prevents him from realizing his ambitions.

• Two young lovers defy their families and endure exile rather than give up their dreams.

• A man sits in a clean, well lighted cafe and has a cup of coffee.

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What cultural value does this episode from an epic best suggest?

Along his journey, the hero stops to make a difficult climb to the top of a mountain to find an old woman who is said to be all-knowing. The old woman gives him advice that will help him find his way and avoid a dangerous dragon.

• a love of travel

• an appreciation of all creatures

• respect for the wisdom of elders

• all of the above

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Which of the following archetypal patterns does the episode below include?

Along his journey, the hero stops to make a difficult climb to the top of a mountain to find an old woman who is said to be all-knowing. The old woman gives him advice that will help him find his way and avoid a dangerous dragon.

• A hero uses his special talents to overcome danger.

• An older person with special insight helps a hero.

• A monster threatens the hero’s community.

• The nerdy kid with absolutely no rizz ends up with the baddest girl in school.

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The brave old knight rode ahead of the other defenders so that he could confer with the king. “I know not where you lead us, Sire,” the knight said with concern. At that very moment, he was snatched up by an immense bird, horse and all, and to this day, no one has ever ridden next to the king again.

Which two characteristics of an epic are present in this passage?

• elevated language

• extraordinary hero

• battle of good against evil

• a journey with dangers

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The flood waters rose until the entire village was underwater. Captain Smolen ferried everyone to higher ground. The water opened up a huge sinkhole. Captain Smolen found a way to rescue the villagers with a rope. The sinkhole destabilized the hillside, and an avalanche ripped off half the mountain. And Captain Smolen climbed down into the new ravine and freed the trapped villagers.

Which of the following elements of an epic are present in the passage?

• elevated language

• extraordinary hero  

• historic event

• defending people from a threat

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A young woman is told to stay home when the people of her village leave to find a hideous creature that has been frightening the villagers. They take spears and bows and arrows with which to attack the creature when they find it. While the others are away, the creature comes near the village. The young woman calmly observes and approaches it, though she has no weapons. She asks it to leave the village in peace. The creature tells her that if she can answer a riddle, the creature will go away and never bother her people again. The girl answers the riddle, and the creature disappears in a flash of smoke, never to return.

What cultural value does this passage most clearly suggest?

• an appreciation of bravery and cleverness

• respect for loyalty to one’s friends

• desire to travel and embark on new adventures

• worshiping the natural world

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A young woman is told to stay home when the people of her village leave to find a hideous creature that has been frightening the villagers. They take spears and bows and arrows with which to attack the creature when they find it. While the others are away, the creature comes near the village. The young woman calmly observes and approaches it, though she has no weapons. She asks it to leave the village in peace. The creature tells her that if she can answer a riddle, the creature will go away and never bother her people again. The girl answers the riddle, and the creature disappears in a flash of smoke, never to return.

Which of the following archetypal patterns describe the plot of this passage?

• Evil is destroyed through the might of a larger-than-life hero.

• The epic hero uses courage and intelligence to protect a community.

• The hero embarks on a long journey to find a solution.

• A great power threatens the world order.

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Yan's posture was limp/relaxed and graceful.

Which word has the more appropriate connotation.

• limp

• relaxed

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 Jolene’s dog has a(n) (impressive/ferocious) bark that scares me.

Which word has the more appropriate connotation.

• impressive

• ferocious

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The team gave a(n) (acceptable/spirited) effort that made me proud to be their coach.

Which word's connotation best matches the sentence.

• acceptable

• spirited

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