Quiz on Myths and Literature

In the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice , what is Orpheus known for?

• His strength

• His musical talents

• His wisdom

• His bravery

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What ultimately causes Eurydice to disappear forever in the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice ?

• Orpheus looks back at her

• She chooses to stay in the underworld

• Hades refuses her release

• She falls back into the underworld by accident

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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In The Mandarin and the Flower Festival , what does the mandarin's garden symbolize?

• Pride and power

• Love and devotion

• Peace and serenity

• Wealth and prosperity

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What is the central conflict in The Mandarin and the Flower Festival ?

• Conflict with neighboring kingdoms

• The mandarin's struggle with nature

• The people's desire for independence

• The mandarin's desire for perfection

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the story Everybody Has His Burden , what does the burden symbolize?

• Pain and suffering

• Responsibility

• Freedom

• Wealth

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the author of Everybody Has His Burden ?

• O. Henry

• None of the above

• George Orwell

• Anton Chekhov

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In Everybody Has His Burden , what is the primary theme of the story?

• Love conquers all

• Wealth brings happiness

• Life's responsibilities are unavoidable

• Freedom from duty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In The Orphan , who becomes responsible for the orphaned child?

• The village chief

• The wealthy merchant

• Gertrude

• A passing stranger

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Which of the following is a theme of The Orphan ?

• Love of family

• Fear of the unknown

• Struggles of survival

• Revenge and justice

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In The Book of Ruth , what is Ruth's relationship to Naomi?

• Sister

• Daughter-in-law

• Mother

• Cousin