English 1B Semester Review

In "The Odyssey", what does the sorceress Circe turn some of Odysseus' men into?

• A) Stones

• B) Pigs

• C) Birds

• D) Trees

How does Odysseus ensure his men do not succumb to the Sirens' song?

• A) By tying them to the mast

• B) By plugging their ears with wax

• C) By making them sleep

• D) By steering the ship quickly past

What disguise does Odysseus use to enter the archery competition upon his return to Ithaca?

• A) As a merchant

• B) As a soldier

• C) As a beggar

• D) As a priest

What choices does Penelope make to show her total loyalty to Odysseus?

• She weaves and unweaves the burial shroud each night.

• She holds a competition that she knows only her husband could win.

• She asks the "winner" of the competition to sleep in the bed her husband built.

• All of the Above

What tragic event leads Orpheus to try and retrieve Eurydice from the underworld?

• A) She is kidnapped

• B) She is lost in a forest

• C) She falls ill

• D) She is bitten by a snake

What is the main theme of "The Most Dangerous Game" as described in the text?

• Friendship and trust

• Adventure and survival

• Love and betrayal

• Education and learning

What best describes General Zaroff?

• Overly confident

• Not a good hunter

• Does not pay attention to detail.

• Kind and compassionate.

In "The Cask of Amontillado," what leads Montresor to seek revenge on Fortunato?

• Fortunato's financial success

• Personal insults and injuries

• A family feud

• Jealousy over a woman

What does the raven symbolize in the poem "The Raven"?

• Hope and renewal

• Love and compassion

• Grief and loss

• Freedom and escape

What type of mood is conveyed by the bells in the poem "The Bells"?

• Joy and celebration

• Mystery and suspense

• Sadness and gloom

• All of the above