This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Introductions > Literary Theory > Literary Theory – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Literary Theory Quiz 1 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In "A Modest Proposal" what large scale societal problem does Swift plan to resolve? A) Overpopulation of Ireland. B) Spreading religion to Ireland. C) Mistreatment of Irish poor. D) Uplifting the English poor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mistreatment of Irish poor. 2. It argues about how capitalism and social class affect society in general (e.g. material possessions, higher and lower power). A) Postcolonialism. B) Feminism & Gender Studies. C) New Historicism. D) Marxism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Marxism. 3. Who coined the term 'postcolonial' in literary theory? A) Edward Said. B) Jacques Derrida. C) Michel Foucault. D) Frantz Fanon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Edward Said. 4. What theory purports that texts are self-contained pieces of work capable of producing independent meaning, without the accompaniment of any philosophical, historical, or biographical context surrounding them? A) Biographical approach. B) Old historicism. C) New criticism. D) New historical approach. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) New criticism. 5. How does the feminist critique of literature address the portrayal of women in literary works? A) By promoting the traditional stereotypes of women in literature. B) By focusing only on the male characters in literary works. C) By examining how female characters are represented, whether they are given agency and complexity, and how their experiences are depicted. D) By ignoring the portrayal of women in literary works. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By examining how female characters are represented, whether they are given agency and complexity, and how their experiences are depicted. 6. How does the relationship between the Samsa family and Gregor Samsa's boss contribute to the plot of The Metamorphosis? A) They are on good terms; Gregor does not wish to disappoint his family and their friend, so he dedicates himself wholly to the work. B) The Samsa family owes money to Gregor's boss, and thus Gregor works constantly to pay off this debt. C) The Samsa family owe serious debt to the bank so they push Gregor's boss to give him more responsibilities and that he may earn more. D) They are on poor terms; Gregor has not been earning enough for his boss, so he works overtime in the hopes of saving his job. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Samsa family owes money to Gregor's boss, and thus Gregor works constantly to pay off this debt. 7. In "Goblin Market" what location of significance will not grow grass A) Lizzie's yard. B) The market. C) The goblin glen. D) Jeanie's grave. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Jeanie's grave. 8. Formalism states that to understand the text is to focus on the text itself for the histroical context, the author itself are not necessary in understanding its meaning. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. What are the major themes of gender inequality in literature as analyzed through the feminist lens? A) Historical accuracy, character development, plot structure. B) Power dynamics, stereotypes, representation, and the impact of patriarchy. C) Genre, author's background, literary devices. D) Romantic relationships, setting descriptions, dialogue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Power dynamics, stereotypes, representation, and the impact of patriarchy. 10. Louise Rosenblatt deemed the text is the ..... and the ..... to interpretation therefore not all are valid. A) Acceptable; less-acceptable. B) Cause; effect. C) Provocation; response. D) Stimulus; blueprint. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stimulus; blueprint. 11. Which literary theory emphasizes the close reading and analysis of a text's form and structure? A) Formalism. B) Postcolonialism. C) Marxism. D) Psychoanalysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formalism. 12. It uses psychology to understand the actions and words of the characters (e.g. repressed tendencies). A) Psychoanalysis. B) Feminism & Gender Studies. C) New Historicism. D) Marxism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Psychoanalysis. 13. When using reader-response, every reader can have different understanding and interpretation of the text. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. It focuses on the expression of women and different genders and sexualities in a story. A) Psychoanalysis. B) Feminism & Gender Studies. C) Marxism. D) Formalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Feminism & Gender Studies. 15. What theory would this question BEST apply to:How does the time period affect the interpretation of the image? A) Feminist. B) Historical. C) Marxist. D) Cultural. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Historical. 16. Which of the four strategies of satire refers to imitating another's technique or style? A) Hyperbole. B) Reversal. C) Inversion. D) Parody. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Parody. 17. In "Goblin Market" what are the goblin men selling? A) Delicious fruit. B) Exotic spices. C) Golden dishes. D) Beautiful silks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Delicious fruit. 18. What is the concept of economic determinism in literary analysis according to Marxist theory? A) Economic determinism in literary analysis refers to the idea that the political system and government policies are the driving forces behind the characters, plot, and themes in literature. B) Economic determinism in literary analysis refers to the idea that the characters in literature are solely driven by their personal ambitions and desires. C) Economic determinism in literary analysis refers to the idea that the weather and natural disasters are the driving forces behind the characters, plot, and themes in literature. D) Economic determinism in literary analysis refers to the idea that the economic system and class struggle are the driving forces behind the characters, plot, and themes in literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Economic determinism in literary analysis refers to the idea that the economic system and class struggle are the driving forces behind the characters, plot, and themes in literature. 19. What theory would this question BEST apply to:How would the text be different if it were geared towards women? A) Marxist. B) Historical. C) Cultural. D) Feminist. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Feminist. 20. What theory would this question BEST apply to:How does this image appeal to the lower class? A) Marxist Criticism. B) Feminist Criticism. C) Historical Criticism. D) Reader-Response Criticism. 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