1.

In Chapter 7, we are told that a loss of innocence most likely

references the story of
C. Adam and Eve
2.The literary device discussed in Chapter 7 that is used when
referencing the Bible isa/an
C. allusion
3. In Chapter 7, we are reminded that if a work of literature contains
four horsemenbringing death, it is most likely an allusion to
A.the apocalypse
4. Which of the following would not be a biblical allusion?
B. Flight
5. According to Chapter 7, which works of literature contain heavy
biblical allusions?
A. Song of Solomon
B.Old Man and the Sea
C.Go Down, Moses
D.All of the above
1. In chapter 8, Foster emphasizes that fairytales
B. Are never fully original
2. Foster points out that when Prince Charming comes to the rescue
C. the reader is generally pleased
3. In chapter 8, Foster points out that in the 20th century fairytales
A. women sometimes save men
4. In chapter 8, Foster says that Peter Pan is a symbol of
C. refusing to grow up
5. In Snow White and other fairytales the wicked witch
C. is a woman who brings death to an innocent character

16. In Chapter 8, Foster points out that both Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard
of Ozrepresent:
C. Entering a different world that operates under different rules
Chapter 9: Its Greek to Me
6. Which of the three sorts of myth, according to Foster, seems to
cover the greatest range of human situations?
B. Biblical
7. How does Fosterdefine myth?
C. A body of story that matters
8. What makesPieter Brueghels painting so fascinating and unique?
D. The legs sticking out of the water
9. What is the Iliad truly about?
B. The wrath of Achilles
10. What/who defined what it means for a character to be a hero in
literature?
D. Homer
11. Which of the following stories/movies is most likely NOT based on a myth?
C.The Italian Job

12. According to this chapter, what makes the readers experience of

literature richer,
deeper, and more meaningful?
A. Recognition of a myth in a modern work

In Chapter 10, Foster says weather is never just

B. weather

7. In Chapter 10, Foster says rain often changes the mood to

D. mysterious and murky
8. In Chapter 10, what does Foster say rain often symbolize?
A. restoration
9. In Chapter 10, Foster says rain the principle element of
E. Spring
10. In Chapter 10, Foster says fog almost always symbolizes
C. confusion
11. In Chapter 10, Foster says you can get multiple feelings out of
which form of precipitation?
A. snow

CHAPTER 11
5. What does Foster say is one of the most personal and intimate acts
betweenhumans?
A. Violence
6. What are the two categories of violence in literature?
B. Character and authorial
7. If a meaningless death occurs in a mystery novel, the death lacks
C. Weight or resonance
8. Since acts of violence in mystery novels are buried under
misdirection, they do not have
A. Layers of significance
9. Which author is said to be dangerous for budding fiction writers
D. William Faulkner
10. When an author disposes of a character in a novel, it is usually
B. Significant
11. Literary Violence is rarely
E. Straightforward

5. In chapter 12, how many things can a symbol represent?

B) any number
6. In chapter 12, if its not symbolism its what?
A) an allegory
7. In chapter 12, what do readers expect symbols to represent?
C) ideas

8. In chapter 12, which of these could also be symbols?

A) events and actions
9. In chapter 12, which of these can help you find symbols?
A) ask questionsB) take notesC) brain stormD) all of the above
10. In chapter 12, what should you listen too for guidance with
symbols?
A) your instinct
11. What is chapter 12 about?
C) symbols