Folk Literature Quiz 9 (20 MCQs)

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1. Who was Pluto in the story?

Correct Answer: B) He was the god of the underworld.

2. ..... is one's view of the world

Correct Answer: A) Cultural perspective.

3. Social Realities are the main subjects during this period.

Correct Answer: B) Contemporary.

4. What is the definition of Folk Literature?

Correct Answer: A) Is a genre of writing that has roots in oral tradition.

5. The little ..... ate all of the cream out of the oreos, then he put the cookies back!

Correct Answer: C) Rapscallion.

6. In a folktale where the names of characters are analyzed for hidden meanings, which theory is in action?

Correct Answer: B) Etymological Theory.

7. The Fox and the Grapes is an example of what type of folk literature?

Correct Answer: D) Fable.

8. Which of the following is a synonym for the word radiant, as used in the phrase "a radiant goddess" ?

Correct Answer: C) Glowing.

9. Hercules is an example of a .....

Correct Answer: A) Myth.

10. What are epics?

Correct Answer: A) Long narrative poems, that involve a hero in a dangerous journey.

11. What type of themes are typically found in Folk Literature?

Correct Answer: D) Universal Themes.

12. Choose the best description for the following:Demeter

Correct Answer: C) Goddess of the harvest.

13. A type of writing that is very imaginative and has elements not found in real life is known as?

Correct Answer: D) Fantasy.

14. Often involves royalty, magic, adventure, romance (ex-Cinderella, Snow White)

Correct Answer: B) Fairy tale.

15. Storytellers often use this to add a realistic quality to the characters of a folk tale.

Correct Answer: C) Dialect.

16. Stories that typically begin with "Once upon a time"

Correct Answer: A) Fairy tales.

17. The form of a language spoken by people of a particular region or group.

Correct Answer: B) Dialect.

18. They often deal with heroes, adventure, magic, and/or romance.

Correct Answer: A) People are spoken.

19. Told as a true story, based on a hero with exaggerated details meant to be humorous (example:Paul Bunyan)

Correct Answer: B) Tall tale.

20. "Don't be angry often. In fact, you have to work hard to get what you want" is a lesson from the story:

Correct Answer: B) Mat Jenin.