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| Beowulf is an epic in heroic tradition, and it focuses upon ___ of a central hero. | bravery |
| What are the characteristics of an epic? | . the battle between good and evil, 2. superhuman feats of bravery, and 3. loyalty to one’s king and leader |
| For how long does Grendel terrorize the Danes? | Twelve years |
| Why is Grendel unable to attack King Hrothgar? | Hrothgar’s throne is protected by God |
| Beowulf accuses Unferth of a terrible crime. What is it? | Unferth murdered his own relatives |
| Why are weapons useless against Grendel? | Grendel is protected by magic |
| What happens to the dragon’s treasure? | It is buried in the earth |
| What monument is built to Beowulf’s memory? | A tower by the sea |
| What is a kennings? | A metaphorical phrase used instead of a name—Grendel is called “shepherd of evil” |
| Shild’s body was gloriously | Sent out to sea |
| Herot, Hrothgar’s greet hall, is built to withstand everything except | fire |
| Grendel lives in | The marsh and moor |
| When Grendel begins killing Hrothgar’s men, they | Abandon Herot |
| Beowulf kills Grendel with | His bare hands |
| Which of the following is descended from Cain? | Grendel |
| Beowulf comes to Hrothgar’s kingdom to | Fight Grendel and prove his heroism |
| Which of the following is not quality of Beowulf’s that comes out in the story? | compassion |
| The central conflict of the story is between | Good and evil |
| Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother with | A sword |
| What trophy does Beowulf take after he kills Grendel’s mother? | Grendel’s claw |
| Beowulf goes out to fight the fire dragon because | It is terrorizing the Geats |
| When Beowulf is dying, he asks the Geats to | Build a tower in his honor |
| T/F When he goes out to fight Grendel’s mother, Beowulf is given a sword by one of Hrothgar’s courtiers. | true |
| T/F In the battle with Grendel’s mother, Beowulf’s life is saved by the armor he wears. | true |
| T/f Beowulf needs help to kill the fire dragon. | false |
| When Beowulf hears about the fire dragon, he believes that | He must have broken God’s law |
| Which of the following is not an indication of a stereotypical trait of Beowulf’s? | He blames himself for the dragon’s evil |
| Why does Beowulf want Wiglaf to bring him the jewels from the dragon’s castle? | He wants the comfort of seeing the prize he has won |
| When Beowulf grabs Grendel, Grendel realizes tat Beowulf is | The strongest man he has ever met |
| Grendel calls for help from | His mother |
| T/f Grendel is the speaker in the passage Grendel. | true |
| T/f Grendel’s last words are meant as a threat or warning. | true |
| T/f In this version of the story, Grendel takes Beowulf by surprise. | false |
| T/f In this version of the story, Grendel implies his mother is already dead. | true |
| T/f In this version of the story, Grendel is numb with terror when he first walks in the hall. | false |
| “the world’s honor ages and shrinks” contains an example of | metaphor |
| Why is Beowulf celebration so brief | He has to fight the dragon |
| What saves Beowulf from being killed by Grendel’s mother’s dagger? | He is wearing a chain mail shirt |
| What are the images in The Wanderer? | They are wintry images—wintry sea, icy waves |
| What is the author’s tone in The Wanderer? | Sad, melancholy, resigned |
| Who is identified as Grendel’s ancestor? | Cain |
| Why is Grendel unable to attack King Hrothgar? | Hrothgar’s throne is protected by God |
| Who is Higlac’s follower? | Beowulf |
| Beowulf accuses Unferth of a terrible crime. What is it? | Unferth murdered his own relatives |
| Why are weapons useless against Grendel? | Grendel is protected by magic |
| What happens to the dragon’s treasure? | It is buried in the earth |
| What monument is built to Beowulf’s memory? | A tower by the sea |
| What is a kennings? | A metaphorical phrase used instead of a name—Grendel is called “shepherd of evil” |
| Shild’s body was gloriously | Sent out to sea |
| Herot, Hrothgar’s greet hall, is built to withstand everything except | fire |
| Grendel lives in | The marsh and moor |
| When Grendel begins killing Hrothgar’s men, they | Abandon Herot |
| Beowulf kills Grendel with | His bare hands |
| Beowulf comes to Hrothgar’s kingdom to | Fight Grendel and prove his heroism |
| Which of the following is not quality of Beowulf’s that comes out in the story? | compassion |
| The central conflict of the story is between | Good and evil |
| Whom does Grendel’s mother kill | Hrothgar’s best friend |
| Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother with | A sword |
| What trophy does Beowulf take after he kills Grendel’s mother? | Grendel’s claw |
| When Beowulf is dying, he asks the Geats to | Build a tower in his honor |
| The gold and jewels Beowulf and Wiglaf take from the dragon are | Left in Beowulf’s tomb |
| T/F When he goes out to fight Grendel’s mother, Beowulf is given a sword by one of Hrothgar’s courtiers. | true |
| T/F In the battle with Grendel’s mother, Beowulf’s life is saved by the armor he wears. | true |
| T/f Beowulf needs help to kill the fire dragon. | false |
| T/False Wiglaf is Beowulf’s son | true |
| When Beowulf hears about the fire dragon, he believes that | He must have broken God’s law |
| Which of the following is not an indication of a stereotypical trait of Beowulf’s? | He blames himself for the dragon’s evil |
| Why does Beowulf want Wiglaf to bring him the jewels from the dragon’s castle? | He wants the comfort of seeing the prize he has won |
| T/f In this version of the story, Grendel is numb with terror when he first walks in the hall. | false |
| “the world’s honor ages and shrinks” contains an example of | metaphor |
| The poem suggests that the speaker in “ The Seafarer” | That he is no longer strong enough to go to sea |
| In “The Seafarer” what is the attitude of the narrator toward the past | he says that the present is a weak reflection of the past; all glory is tarnished |
| The tavern-knave claims that the best attitude to take toward Death is to | Be careful of him |
| At first, the attitude of the three rioters toward Death is one of | superiority |
| As the rioters go out on their search, their language is | Bold, profane, boastful |
| Which of the following reflects the old man’s attitude toward dying? | yearning |
| The old man scolds the three rioters for their | disrespect |
| The three rioters believe that the old man is | Death’s spy |
| Which of the three rioters commits murder? | All of them |
| Death defeats the three rioters by appealing to their | greed |
| How does the Pardoner describe his own character and morals in his Prologue? | He admits he is greedy |
| According to the Pardoner’s Tale, why are the three rioters looking for death? | They want to kill him |
| What does the old man tell the three rioters? | He tells them that they’ll find Death under a nearby tree |
| How do the three rioters treat the old man? | They treat him roughly and scornfully |
| What plan do the rioters form together? | After they discover the pile of gold coins, the rioters decides that the youngest should go to town for food and drink. |
| Explain this plan that the three rioters plan | The plan for two men to stay behind and guard the treasure until nightfall. Then the three of them will carry the gold away. However, the two left behind decide to murder the youngest when he returns. This way, they will have two people to split the gold. In town, the youngest rioter forms a plan to kill the other two with poisoned win. He thinks he will have the gold for himself. |
| Explain how it proves fatal to the three men. | When the youngest man returns, the other two swiftly kill him. Then they sit down and eat and drink. When they drink the poisoned wine, they die. |
| After the Pardoner finishes his tale, why does a quarrel arise between him and the Host? Who patches up the quarrel? | The Host refuses to buy a pardon or to kiss the Pardoner’s ring |
| How do the little tavern knave and the publican use personification to describe Death? | The tavern knave describes Death as a thief. Later the publican says that Death has killed many people in the village. He thinks that Death lives around the area. |
| Explain how the rioters’ responses to the personification is ironic? | The idea of “killing” Death is ironic |
| What do you think the poor old man symbolizes? | The poor old man symbolizes Death |
| How many layers of irony can you identify in this tale? | The rioters did literally find Death under the tree, though their greed for the gold. It is ironic that their plots backfired and lead to their destruction. |
| Describe the contrast between the ethics of the Pardoner as described in the Prologue and the moral of the sermon he preaches? | The moral of the Pardoner's sermon is that greed is the root of all evil; ironically, the Pardoner lives by greed. |
| Is the Pardoner truly evil? | yes he is greedy from the beging |
| What is Chaucer satirizing in the Pardoner’s Tale? | Chaucer seems to be satirizing greed, pride, and violence |
| What moral does the Pardoner want us to draw from his tale? | He wants us to draw the moral that greed may lead to death and destruction |
| What moral do you think Chaucer wants you to draw from the whole story of the Pardoner? | From the story of the Pardoner, we may take the message that crooks and hypocrites sometimes are disguised in clothing of honest people |
| In the Prologue the speaker of the poem is the Host. | false |
| In the Prologue the Pilgrims are on their way to Canterbury. | true |
| In the Prologue the squire is the son of the Knight. | true |
| In the Prologue it is the Host’s idea to have a story-telling contest. | true |
| In the Prologue the winner of the contest is to be paid in gold. | false |
| In the Prologue each Pilgrim has 4 chances to win the contest. | true |
| In the Prologue anyone who fails to tell his or her stories must the pay the cost of the journey. | true |
| In the Prologue the Host stays behind to prepare a welcome for the Pilgrims. | false |
| Knight | Follows the code of chivalry, has fought in many battles, Christian, wise, modest, in his work cloths. perfect, selfless hero |
| Squire | Son of the knight, romantic lover, 20 years old |
| Prioress, Nun | Spoke daintily in French, she liked to keep clean. |
| Franklin | Gluttony, eats and drinks his bread is white. Mad his house free to all the country. His bread and ale were finest of the fine. His food was the finest. |
| Skipper | Cruelty; He is not a good horseman; drinks, steals and doesn’t live by rules. |
| Doctor | Dishonesty; believes gold is good for the heart; practiced astronomy to cure patients |
| Miller | He cheats by weigh grain on the scale by putting his thumb on it. Wart on his nose. |
| Summoner | Had a red face. He had carbuncles, his eyes were narrow. He liked onions, leeks and drinking strong red wine. He would say words in latin when drunk. |
| Plowman | The Plowman is brother of the Parson. He is honest, good, industrious, and charitable. |
| Reeve | Served as a superintendent of estate, responsible for the crops and animals. He is cheating and taking profits for himself |
| Oxford Clerk | Poor starving scholar, he spent money what ever he got from his friends he spent on books. |
| Parson | Parson gives to the poor. The Parson is a true follower of Christ. |
| Near the beginning of the Prologue, the narrator reveals that his main motivation for making the Pilgrimage is | Religious devotion |
| In general, the attitude of the characters toward the pilgrimage is one of | enthusiasm |
| When the narrator says of the Summoner, “You’d meet none better if you went to find one, he is | Being sarcastic |
| Which of the following pairs of characters does the narrator admire most? | The Parson and the Knight |
| Of the following characters, which is portrayed as being dainty? | The Pardoner |
| To win the contest proposed by the host, a pilgrim must tell the story that is judged to be the | Most pleasing and uplifting |
| What does the host suggest as a prize for the best story? | A supper paid for by all of the Pilgrims |
| At what time do the events of Act II take place? | between midnight and daylight the next day |
| What poetic description does Bangquo and Macbeth give of this time | there is husbandry in heaven; the candles are all out (the stars have disappeared) |
| Is the time in harmony with their deed? | Yes, darkness will hide their evil |
| What did Banquo dream? | he dreamed of the three witches and their predictions |
| Why do you think that Banquo might be a problem to Macbeth later on? | Banquo is an honest man and an honest man would never kill the king |
| When does Macbeth plan to murder Duncan? | when Duncan is asleep |
| What proposition did Macbeth make to Banquo? | Macbeth suggests that Banquo might be loyal to him, not the king |
| Does Banquo agree? | No |
| What is Macbeth's state of mind after Banquo leaves? | He is upset and he hallucinates and thinks he sees a dagger |
| Who rang the bell to call for Macbeth? | Lady Macbeth |
| What is Banquo’s opinion of Macbeth’s conduct? | He says Macbeth is now king, Cawdor, Glamis, all, just as the Weird Women prophesized. Macbeth played most foully for it. |
| Knowing what he did, what was Banquo’s duty? | He should have revealed and avenged it. |
| What does Banquo say of the prediction of the Weird Sisters concerning himself and of the prospect of its being fulfilled? | No, He swears allegiance to the hope that he might reap the award foretold to his house. This is the direct cause of his death. |
| What is the dramatic purpose of this soliloquy in scene i? | They said that he would be the father of many kings. If that is as true as what they had said about Macbeth, they may be his oracles as well and set up hope for him. |
| What invitation does Macbeth give Banquo? | To attend a solemn supper than evening. |
| What was Macbeth’s reason for asking Banquo, “Ride you this afternoon”? | He is making plans to murder Banquo. |
| What does Macbeth say of “our bloody cousins”? | He says they have gone to England and to Ireland |
| Why does he speak of them? | To change the suspicion from himself to someone else |
| When all have retired except an attendant, what does Macbeth say to the attendant? | Attend those men our pleasure |
| What does he ask concerning Fleance? | He is included in Macbeth’s plans for murder |
| From Macbeth’s manner, has any change taken place in him? | Yes. He is positive and quick where he was undecided before. |
| Had Macbeth already been planning the murder of Banquo? | Yes. He speaks of the two murderers. |
| In the soliloquy what does Macbeth reveal about his plans and purposes? | He feels that as things now stood with both Banquo and Fleance alive, he has gained nothing for himself but has sold his soul to the devil simply to give all to Banquo |
| What is his analysis of Banquo’s character? | He is fearful of Banquo |
| What arguments does Macbeth use to induce the Murderers to kill Banquo? | Banquo was to blame for their misfortune. |
| What reason does he give as to why he does not murder Banquo himself but selects them to do it? | He could murder Banquo himself and his will could warrant it but he must not do so. He and Banquo have been friends. |
| What are his final instructions especially with regard to Fleance? | Within the hour he would inform them where to plant themselves and what the time would be. |
| With what reflection does the scene close? | Banquo will find himself in heaven tonight. |
| What is Lady Macbeth’s philosophy of life as shown in her words to Macbeth? | What is done is done. |
| From her remark on Macbeth’s entrance, what is suggested as to his emotional condition? | He is sadden and filled with remorse. |
| What does Macbeth mean by the line beginning “We have scotched the snake . . .? “? | Killed, wounded |
| What is the dramatic significance of Macbeth’s reference to Duncan? | He is disturbed. |
| What expression of affection for his wife does Macbeth give? | Love, dear wife, dearest chuck |
| What does Macbeth say about hypocrisy? | They should show Banquo special favor |
| What does he say about his mental anguish? | He has a scorpion on his mind. |
| What quick change takes place in Macbeth? | He tells his wife to be happy |
| Can Macbeth tell Lady Macbeth has plans? | No. He tells her to be innocent. |
| Does the second murderer mistrust Macbeth? | No |
| What does Fleance’s escape symbolize? | Macbeth’s doom. |
| What is the effect on Macbeth when he learns that Fleance has fled? | Everything would have been perfect had he been killed. |
| What is the effect on Macbeth on the appearance of the ghost? | He tells the Ghost that it cannot say he did it. |
| How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s actions? | She tells the Lords that Macbeth was often like this and has been so from his youth. |
| What does Macbeth say after the Ghost vanishes the first time? | Blood has been shed before now. . but they rise with 20 fatal wounds on their heads to get rid of Macbeth. |
| What causes Macbeth to reenter? | Macbeth toasts to our dear friend Banquo. |
| Why is the ghost called in again? | By Banquo’s name |
| What does Macbeth say to the Ghost? | Get out of my sight! |
| What does Lady Macbeth do? | She dismisses the guests |
| How does Lady Macbeth treat to her husband after the guests leave? | She treats him with gentleness. |
| Why Macbeth says witches put a sterile crown on my head and a barren scepter in my fist? | This refers to that Macbeth has produced no children to inherit the crown. |
| How does Macbeth convince the murders to kill Banquo? | Macbeth tells the murders that Banquo is to blame for their ruined careers and miserable lives. |
| After Macbeth convinces the murders what else does he ask them to do? | He asked the murders to kill his son Flance |
| What advice does Lady Macbeth give to her husband? | Macbeth should stop dwelling on the murder and try to enjoy their success. |
| Why does Macbeth envy the dead king? | Because the dead king sleeps peacefully and nothing can harm him. |
| What is Macbeth hiding from his wife? | Macbeth does not tell his wife of his plan to kill Banquo and Flance. |
| What goes wrong as the murders try to carry out Macbeths’ plan? | Fleance escapes |
| Describe the ghost that appears to Macbeth what does it look like and what does it do? | The ghost is a frightful sight with bloody hair and piercing eyes. Macbeth thinks its Banquo’s ghost because it is covered with wounds and shakes its head accusingly at him. |
| After the guest leave Macbeth wonders about the of who from the Banquet | Macduff |
| How does Hecate describe Macbeth | The witch describes him as irresponsible, spiteful, foolish, over-confident and selfish. |
| How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth's strange behavior at the banquet? | He is suffering from an illness. |
| How does Macbeth persuade the murderers to kill Banquo? | He taunts them for their lack of manliness. |
| What do the weird sisters promise to Macbeth? | The kingdom of Scotland |
| Why does Macbeth envy Malcolm? | He has been named heir to the throne. |
| What does Lady Macbeth accuse her husband of being? | A coward |
| Who said the following: "Come you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here" | Lady Macbeth |
| In Act III, Scene 6, Lennox and a Lord pin their hopes on the return of two Scottish noblemen from England. Who are the two men? | Malcolm and Macduff |
| Who said it, and what is he/she talking about?"They hailed him father to a line of kings. | In a soliloquy at the end of Scene 1, Macbeth expresses his fears about Banquo. |
| "Most royal sir, Fleance is 'scaped." | One of the murderers reports this news to Macbeth during the famous banquet scene. |
| "Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake | Macbeth startles his guests during the banquet scene by speaking directly to Banquo's ghost, which no one except Macbeth can see. |
| Who kills Macbeth | MacDuff |
| Whom does Lady Macbeth frame for the murder of Duncan? | Duncan's drunken chamberlains |
| Who kills Banquo? | a group of murderers hired by Macbeth |
| Which of the following best describes Lady Macbeth's death? | she dies offstage |
| Who discovers Duncan's body? | Macduff |
| Whom does Macbeth see sitting in his chair during the banquet? | Banquo’s ghost |
| What vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan? | He sees a floating dagger pointing him to Duncan’s chamber |
| With whom are the Scots at war at the beginning of the play? | Norway |
| Which nation’s army invades Scotland at the end of the play? | England |
| Who is the goddess of witchcraft in the play? | Hecate |
| Who kills Donalbain? | No one |
| What happens to Lady Macbeth before she dies? | She is plagued by fits of sleepwalking |
| Who kills Lord Siward’s son? | Macbeth |
| ACT 4-5 Where are Scottish kings crowned? | Scone |
| ACT 4-5 Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth despite the witches’ prophecy? | He was born by cesarean section |
| ACT 4-5 Where is Duncan killed? | In his bedchamber at Macbeth’s castle |
| ACT 4-5 Who flees Scotland to join Malcolm in England? | Macduff |
| ACT 4-5 What was the weather like the night Duncan was murdered? | Stormy and violent |
| ACT 4-5 Who kills Lady Macbeth? | Lady Macbeth |
| ACT 4-5 Who flees Scotland immediately after Duncan’s death? | Malcolm and Donalbain |
| ACT 4-5 Who jokes that he works at “hell gate”? | The porter |
| ACT 4-5 What title is Macbeth given after his victory described in Act I? | Thane of Cawdor |
| ACT 4-5 Who tells Macduff that his family has been killed? | Ross |
| ACT 4-5 How does Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane? | Malcolm’s army hides behind cut-off tree branches |
| ACT 4-5 Who said the following: "Come you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here" | Lady Macbeth |
| ACT 4-5 Who said the following: "Glamis hath murdered sleep . . . Macbeth will sleep no more." | Macbeth |
| ACT 4-5 In Scene 1, the witches are | stirring foul ingrediants into a cauldron |
| ACT 4-5 Macbeth responds to the first three apparitions with | enthusiasm |
| ACT 4-5 When Macbeth is presented with the line of kins he becomes | angry |
| Macbeth's visit to the witches reveals | his willingness to profit from their witchcraft at any cost |
| When Macbeth orders the murder of Macduff family, the reader realizes that | Macbeth is now committing murders he doesn't need |
| Why does Malcolm list the vices that make him unworthy of being king, in his dialogue with Macduff? | He wants to test Macduff's integrity and loyalty to the throne |
| Malcolm achieves his purpose when Macduff | rebukes him |
| Whne Malcolm tells him not to grieve for his family, Macduff | says that he must feel his grief if he is a man |
| In what meter is the following quotation written? "Double, double, toil and trouble/Fire burn and cauldron bubble"? | trochaic tetrameter |
| In what meter is the following quotation written? "I'll charm the air to give a sound/While you perform your antic round,/That this great king may kindly say/OUr duties did his welcome pay"? | iambic tetramether |
| When Lady Macbeth is sleepwalking, she carries | a candle |
| When Lady Macbeth's doctor sees her sleepwalking, he | is saddened to learn the truth of Duncan's murder |
| In Scene 2, the reader learns that | Macbeth's nobles obey him from fear, not respect |
| The final confrontation between Macbeth and Macduff reveals that | Macduff was not born of worman |
| Themental state of Lady Macbeth in the sleepwalking scene can best be decribed as | guilt ridden |
| Waht seems to bother Lady Macbeth the most is that | she cannot get rid of the blood from her hands or its smell |
| Macbeth no longer fears death because | the witches have told him to fear no man born of woman |
| When Malcolm orders his soldiers to chop boughs from Birnam Wood to carry before themselves, | Macbeth begins to feel he might win the battle |
| What does Macbeth reveal in his famous soliloquy beginning, "Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow. . ." | He sense of the wastefullness of life |
| Macbeth's death is part of the | falling action |
| The witches’ plain to meet when? | When the battle is over. |
| The three witches will see who the next time they meet. | Macbeth |
| What news does the captain bring about the battle between Macdonwald and Macbeth | Brave Macbeth defeated Macdonwald in a fierce battle. |
| According to the captain what did Macbeth and Banquo do when the Norwegian troops began a new attack? | With double the strength before Macbeth and Banquo courageously charged the fresh troops. |
| When King Duncan hears the battle report, he gives Ross to important commands. What does he order Ross to do? | Announce the execution of the old Thane of Cawdor, Inform Macbeth that he is the new Thane of Cawdor. |
| When Macbeth orders the witches to speak they address him by three different titles. | Than of Glamis, Than of cawdor, King. |
| Describe Macbeth’s reaction when he first hears the witches’ predictions for his future. | At first he is frightened and startled by the witches’ predictions. But he is also interested because he asked them for more information. |
| What message does Ross bring to Macbeth that matches the witches’ predictions? | The king has named Macbeth Than of Cawdor. |
| New Macbeth is frightened and confused because he faces a hard choice. He can either be king or do what. | Kill king Duncan |
| Did the Than of Cawdor die bravely or cowardly? | He died bravely because he confessed his sins and asked for forgiveness then he accepted his death with dignity and grace. |
| King Duncan has announced a title on his son Malcolm what is it | Prince of Cumberland. |
| What role will Malcolm play in the future of Scotland? | He will be the future king. |
| Why does lady Macbeth fear that Macbeth cannot do what must be done in order to win the crown? | She fears that Macbeth lacks the cruelty and dishonesty to murder the king. |
| What surprising news does the massager bring to lady Macbeth? | That the king will visit the Macbeths’ castle that night. |
| What bird does Shakespeare use in act I scene v? | raven |
| What does lady Macbeth asked the spirits to do for her and why? | She asked the spirits to remove her female traits and tenderness and compassion so she can commit murder. |
| Explain what lady Macbeth means when she tells Macbeth to deceive the world and behave as other people do. | Lady Macbeth wants Macbeth to hide his murderous plains and act normally. |
| What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do to prepare for the important business ahead of them? | Macbeth must let his wife make all the decision and plains. |
| What does Macbeth credit with giving him the courage to do the deed? | He credits his boldness ambition |
| Why does lady Macbeth scold her husband for leaving the party? | She is scolding him for going back on their plains to kill king Duncan. |
| Explain the steps in lady Macbeth’s plan to kill king Duncan. | First Duncan will fall asleep, then his two servants will fall asleep by drinking to much wine. Finally she and Macbeth will sneak into the chamber and kill king Duncan. |
| The blame for the murder will fall upon | The drunken servants |
| Why is Scotland at war in the opening of the play? | There is rebellion against king Duncan |
| Who is named to the Scotland’s throne? | Malcolm eldest son of Duncan. |
| What is the double trust that makes Macbeth hesitate to kill Duncan? | Macbeth is Duncan’s subject and kinsman and the king’s host. |
| How do the murderers plan to implicate Duncan’s grooms? | By smearing the grooms with Duncan’s blood. |
| The tavern-knave claims that the best attitude to take toward Death is to | Be careful of him |
| At first, the attitude of the three rioters toward Death is one of | superiority |
| As the rioters go out on their search, their language is | Bold, profane, boastful |
| Which of the following reflects the old man’s attitude toward dying? | yearning |
| The old man scolds the three rioters for their | disrespect |
| Which of the three rioters commits murder? | All of them |
| Death defeats the three rioters by appealing to their | greed |
| How does the Pardoner describe his own character and morals in his Prologue? | He admits he is greedy |
| According to the Pardoner’s Tale, why are the three rioters looking for death? | They want to kill him |
| What does the old man tell the three rioters? | He tells them that they’ll find Death under a nearby tree |
| How do the three rioters treat the old man? | They treat him roughly and scornfully |
| What plan do the rioters form together? | After they discover the pile of gold coins, the rioters decides that the youngest should go to town for food and drink. |
| Explain this plan that the three rioters plan | The plan for two men to stay behind and guard the treasure until nightfall. Then the three of them will carry the gold away. However, the two left behind decide to murder the youngest when he returns. This way, they will have two people to split the gold. In town, the youngest rioter forms a plan to kill the other two with poisoned win. He thinks he will have the gold for himself. |
| Explain how it proves fatal to the three men. | When the youngest man returns, the other two swiftly kill him. Then they sit down and eat and drink. When they drink the poisoned wine, they die. |
| After the Pardoner finishes his tale, why does a quarrel arise between him and the Host? Who patches up the quarrel? | The Host refuses to buy a pardon or to kiss the Pardoner’s ring |
| How do the little tavern knave and the publican use personification to describe Death? | The tavern knave describes Death as a thief. Later the publican says that Death has killed many people in the village. He thinks that Death lives around the area. |
| Explain how the rioters’ responses to the personification is ironic? | The idea of “killing” Death is ironic |
| What do you think the poor old man symbolizes? | The poor old man symbolizes Death |
| How many layers of irony can you identify in this tale? | The rioters did literally find Death under the tree, though their greed for the gold. It is ironic that their plots backfired and lead to their destruction. |
| Describe the contrast between the ethics of the Pardoner as described in the Prologue and the moral of the sermon he preaches? | The moral of the Pardoner's sermon is that greed is the root of all evil; ironically, the Pardoner lives by greed. |
| Is the Pardoner truly evil? | yes he is greedy from the beging |
| What is Chaucer satirizing in the Pardoner’s Tale? | Chaucer seems to be satirizing greed, pride, and violence |
| What moral does the Pardoner want us to draw from his tale? | He wants us to draw the moral that greed may lead to death and destruction |
| What moral do you think Chaucer wants you to draw from the whole story of the Pardoner? | From the story of the Pardoner, we may take the message that crooks and hypocrites sometimes are disguised in clothing of honest people |
| How long does Gawain stay at Bertilak’s castle? | Eight days |
| What is Bertilak’s wife’s true name? | Morgan le Faye |
| What does Bertilak’s castle appear to be made of when Gawain first sees it? | paper |
| After the Green Knight "repays" Gawain, he chides him for... | flinching |
| Why does the Green Knight not strike Gawain the first two times? | Gawain fairly repaid him on two days. |
| What animals does the host hunt? | Deer, boar, fox |
| What is the Green Chapel? | A cave-like structure |
| What is the situation that exists as the Benwick section begins, including physical facts, advice, given by Launcelot;s nobles, and Launcelot’s reason for behaving as he does | Launcelot had dominance over France and he has appointed Mordred in his absence. Mordred proclaims Arthur dead (he really isn’t) and proclaims himself king of England. |
| How does King Arthur die? | He is mortally wounded by Mordred. |
| What are the events that take place in the beginning of the section titled “Day of Destiny” | Mordred wrote letters to himself making himself the false king. Mordred goes to Camelot and wants Guinevere to marry him and Guinevere does not want to marry him so goes to London and hides in the Tower of London. The Archbishop excommunicates Mordred and Mordred rallies many of Arthur’s men against him. |
| By accepting the green belt and keeping it secret, Gawain | Destroys the Green Knight’s magic |
| The ordeal that Gawain goes through to proves that he is | Courageous, pure at heart, and human |
| The slight wound on Gawain’s neck is punishment for his | chivalry |
| Gawain is burdened with grief because He has loved another man’s wife | He has loved another man’s wife |
| Following his painful experience in Wales, Gawain presumably returns to Camelot and the Round Table a | Disgraced knight |
| The creatures in Arthur’s first dream are trying to | Destroy him |
| In Arthur’s second dream, Gawain is trying to | Warn him |
| Arthur responds to his second dream by | Acting on the advice |
| After the battle, whom does Arthur blame for the deaths of nearly all of his followers? | Mordred |
| After Arthur kills Mordred, his chief concern is for | The safeguarding of his sword Excalibur |
| Which of the following leads Sir Bedivere to defy Arthur’s orders to throw away the sword Excalibur? | Admiration for the sword |
| After Arthur’s death, Sir Bedivere decides to dedicate his life to | Praying for Arthur’s soul |
| What were Sir Gawain's motive for his actions and advice to Arthur? | He appears in his dream and he warns him about Mordred |
| What was the role of the supernatural in the battles between Gawain Launcelot? | Arthur's dream, the appearance of the arm above the water that collapses the sword, and the three ladies on the barge |
| What happens to Arthur after he dies? | He is placed in a barge with three queens and goes to Avilon |
| Specifics of the actual battle with Mordred and Arthur | Arthur spears Mordred; Mordred in return pushes his body along the spear until he reaches the hand guard so he can get close enough to Arthur. Mordred hits the king so hard that his sword pieces Arthur’s helmet and brain. |
| What is on Arthur’s tomb? | As the once and future king |
| What Christian symbolism do you find in this story? | The battle starts as a result of a snake like that of Adam and Eve; Sir Believer’s denial of Arthur is like Peter’s denial of Christ in the new testament. King Arthur might be resurrection. |
| Why does Arthur agree to a truce with Mordred? | He does not want more people to die. |
| In Sonnet 75 how does the poet purpose to make his love’s virtues live on? | Through his verse. |
| In Sonnet 75 Define the different senses in which the word vain is used in line five. | Conceited; fruitlessly. |
| The Passionate Shepherd to His Love, What does the Shepherd in Marlow’s poem offer his love to make his world sound attractive and desirable? | A skirt, gown, cap, belt, and shoes. |
| The Passionate Shepherd to His Love, What things does he offer her that he ca not possibly provide? | Dancing and singing shepherd swains; bed of roses and posies. |
| The Nymph’s Reply to the shepherd What assumption made by Marlow’s shepherd does Raleigh’s nymph begin by attacking? | That love and lovers remain young |
| The Nymph’s Reply to the shepherd How does she follow up with this attack. | She shows how all things wither and die. |
| In To His Coy Mistress what possibility does the speaker imagine in the first two lines? | That he and the mistress could live forever. |
| In To His Coy Mistress Why does he refer to her “coyness” as a “crime”? | To make it seem a violation of law of nature. |
| In To His Coy Mistress What kind of things does he say he would do if they had “world enough” and “time” | Adore and praise her beauty |
| In To His Coy Mistress How does the speaker depict time at the beginning of the second verse paragraph? | As a speeding chariot. |
| In To His Coy Mistress What does line 24 suggest? | That no life after death; only an eternity of emptiness. |
| In To His Coy Mistress How does he imagine death in lines 25-32? | As decay and dissolution of body in the “dust.” feelings and thoughts in the “ashes.” |
| In To His Coy Mistress Why does he begin to refer to death in this part of the poem? | Making a plea in the first part of the poem seems urgent and convincing. |
| In To His Coy Mistress What impression of the “Coy Mistress” are we given in lines 33-36? | Young attractive, full of vitality, inclined to share the speaker’s desires |
| In To His Coy Mistress How in the end of the poem does the speaker purpose that he and the women conquer time? | Since they can not stop time they should use it to advantage by purchasing their desires. |
| To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time, How do the images in this poem help convey this theme? | All are perishable |
| To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time, What is the tone of the poem? | Calm, light, graceful |
| Meditation 17 What bell is Donne referring to the beginning? | The church bell witches signals death. |
| Meditation 17 What is the connection between the tolling of the bell and “the bell that rings to sermon”; “bell that tolls for our evening prayer”? | They toll for all; calls us to realization that another’s death affects us. |
| In Sonnet 10 The speaker pleads for God’s intervention in his life. | To help him speak allegiance to the devil. |
| In Sonnet 10 What specifically is the speaker asking God to do? | He refers to the mystery of salvation. Only if God seizes him, enslaves him, and makes him belong holly to him will the speaker be free of devil. |
| In sonnet 29 What to moods are contrasted? | Discontent, envy, discouragement vs. joy, contentment. |
| In sonnet 29 What kinds of men does the speaker say he envies? | Men with better prospects, looks, friends, and talent. |
| In sonnet 29 What cause his mood to change in the last few lines of the poem? | Thinks of person poem address. |
| In sonnet 29 Judging from the reference in lines 11-12 of the poem what would you say the lark symbolizes? | Soul or sprit. |
| Which of the flowing does not represent death in the selection Meditation 17? | The tearing of a chapter out of the books |
| Which of the following best states the theme of the same selection Meditation 17? | All human destinies are tied together |
| From stanza to stanza in “To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time” the poet presents | Variations of one central idea |
| Which of the following best restates the meaning of the third stanza of “To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time”? | Youth is the best part of life |
| The speaker says that he would like to take all the time in the world courting his mistress because | That’s the only way he could really do justice for her |
| The speaker says that he can’t take all the time in the world to court his mistress because | Age and death are creeping up on them |
| The first stanza of the poem presents in detail the hypothesis that the | Lovers have an unlimited amount of time |
| The second stanza presents the reality that | Age and death come too soon |
| To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars, is based on | A conceit (an extended metaphor) |
| Which of the following is not something the passionate shepherd offers to his love? | Great wealth |
| In “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd” the speaker suggests that all the things the shepherd has offered her are | Likely to wither, fade, die, or otherwise pass away |
| In “The Numph’s Reply to the Shepherd,” the enemy seems to be | time |
| The word fortune in the first line of Sonnet 29 refers to | fate |
| Which of the following literary terms is illustrated in line 11 of Sonnet 29? | simile |
| Which of the following best describes the tone of Sonnet 130? | playful |
| The speaker of “Sonnet 130” is suggesting that | His beloved, while not ideal, is wonderful to him |
