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1. Who is the author of the play The Importance of D. To fulfill Lennie's wish Waste Land?
Being Earnest? 9. In To Kill a Mockingbird, what does the mockingbird A. Allegory
A. Oscar Wilde symbolize? B. Hyperbole
B. George Bernard Shaw A. Ignorance C. Fragmentation and intertextuality
C. William Shakespeare B. Innocence harmed by evil D. Anecdote
D. T.S. Eliot C. Music and peace 17. How does irony function in Jane Austen's novels?
2. Which American writer is best known for The Raven D. Social justice A. To romanticize the past
and The Tell-Tale Heart? 10. Why is Animal Farm considered an allegory? B. To expose societal flaws and hypocrisy
A. Nathaniel Hawthorne A. It includes animal characters C. To promote fantasy elements
B. Edgar Allan Poe B. It uses rhyme and verse D. To analyze history
C. Washington Irving C. It represents political events through fictional 18. What narrative structure is used in William
D. Mark Twain elements Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury?
3. What is the name of the novel written by George D. It’s written in a journal format A. Epistolary
Orwell that depicts a dystopian society under 11. If you were to write a modern version of Pride and B. Multiple perspectives and stream of consciousness
constant surveillance? Prejudice, which theme would most likely remain C. Diary format
A. Animal Farm relevant? D. Linear realism
B. 1984 A. The role of women in society 19. How does setting contribute to theme in Wuthering
C. Brave New World B. War and conquest Heights?
D. Fahrenheit 451 C. Technology and innovation A. It provides comic relief
4. Who wrote the poem Ode to a Nightingale? D. Climate change B. It symbolizes emotional turmoil
A. John Keats 12. Which Anglo-American literary technique is used C. It represents city progress
B. William Blake when a character addresses the audience directly, D. It highlights technical accuracy
C. Percy Bysshe Shelley such as in Hamlet’s soliloquy? 20. In American Gothic literature, what element creates
D. Lord Byron A. Allusion suspense?
5. Which literary period includes the works of Chaucer B. Aside A. Epic battles
and The Canterbury Tales? C. Stream of consciousness B. Sentimental storytelling
A. Victorian D. Metafiction C. Supernatural events and psychological depth
B. Modernist 13. When analyzing A Modest Proposal, how would you D. Political arguments
C. Medieval apply satire to critique a current issue? 21. Which activity synthesizes themes from The Great
D. Romantic A. Write a logical editorial Gatsby and Death of a Salesman?
6. What is the central theme of Robert Frost's poem B. Compose a realistic short story A. Analyzing poetic forms
The Road Not Taken? C. Write an exaggerated mock solution B. Comparing consumerism’s impact on identity
A. Social division D. Create a news article C. Exploring dream-like metaphors
B. Urban life 14. A student comparing the leadership styles in Lord of D. Diagramming plot timelines
C. Choices and consequences the Flies to modern politics is applying: 22. If you were to write a poem inspired by Stopping by
D. Nature’s power A. Phonetic analysis Woods on a Snowy Evening, which element would
7. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, what does the ghost of B. Literary abstraction you preserve?
King Hamlet represent? C. Text-to-world connection A. Satirical tone
A. Memory and honor D. Rhythmic pattern B. Use of harsh diction
B. Madness and fate 15. How can Mary Shelley's Frankenstein be applied to C. Peaceful reflection and structured rhyme
C. Revenge and unresolved justice current debates in science? D. Rapid pacing
D. Guilt and grief A. It supports animal rights 23. A student writing a dialogue between Hamlet and
8. In Of Mice and Men, why does George shoot B. It explores the dangers of unchecked Gatsby demonstrates:
Lennie? experimentation A. Literal paraphrasing
A. To punish him C. It advocates for religious reform B. Literary synthesis across genres
B. To prevent a lynching D. It justifies genetic cloning
C. Plot mirroring B. Geoffrey Chaucer A. He is constantly at parties
D. Lexical copying C. Edmund Spenser B. He performs heroic acts
24. Combining themes from Beowulf and The Old Man D. Alexander Pope C. He questions societal expectations and expresses
and the Sea to explore heroism demonstrates: 32. Which novel features the character Huckleberry Finn? inner turmoil
A. Word-for-word summary A. The Scarlet Letter D. He leads a revolutionary movement
B. Synthesis of cultural perspectives on courage B. The Great Gatsby 40. In Frankenstein, why does the creature become
C. Scientific analysis C. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn violent?
D. Nonfiction adaptation D. Catcher in the Rye A. He is naturally evil
25. Creating a new character inspired by Hester Prynne 33. Who wrote Leaves of Grass, a landmark in American B. He is trained to kill
from The Scarlet Letter shows: poetry? C. He is rejected and abandoned by society and his
A. Grammatical transformation A. William Carlos Williams creator
B. Original synthesis of theme and character struggle B. Walt Whitman D. He wants to rule Europe
C. Chronological confusion C. Robert Frost 41. If tasked with writing a modern allegory like Animal
D. Limited imagination D. Ezra Pound Farm, which technique would be most effective?
26. Which best evaluates the impact of 1984 on modern 34. Which of the following is a tragedy written by A. Literal storytelling
society? Shakespeare? B. Overt symbolism tied to current political figures
A. It explains entertainment value A. As You Like It C. Poetic verse
B. It teaches slang B. Macbeth D. Rhyming couplets
C. It warns about surveillance and loss of freedom C. The Tempest 42. How might the theme of “appearance vs. reality” in
D. It discourages reading D. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Hamlet apply in evaluating media today?
27. How does Moby-Dick challenge traditional narrative 35. What is the real name of the writer who used the pen A. By interpreting costume design
expectations? name George Eliot? B. By analyzing fake news and online personas
A. It follows strict linearity A. Mary Shelley C. By counting characters
B. It avoids symbolism B. Charlotte Brontë D. By comparing line numbers
C. It uses experimental structure and philosophical C. Mary Ann Evans 43. A literature student wants to explore Gothic tropes in
digressions D. Jane Austen film. Which novel could offer a strong foundation?
D. It focuses on minor characters 36. In The Great Gatsby, what does the green light A. The Scarlet Letter
28. Which critical lens best evaluates the portrayal of symbolize? B. Jane Eyre
women in The Awakening by Kate Chopin? A. Nature’s beauty C. Frankenstein
A. Marxist B. Daisy’s hope and Gatsby’s dream D. Pride and Prejudice
B. Feminist C. Wealth through inheritance 44. Applying feminist criticism to The Yellow Wallpaper
C. Postcolonial D. The stock market crash would focus on:
D. Structuralist 37. What does the title Brave New World suggest about the A. Weather imagery
29. What makes Lord of the Flies a timeless text? society depicted in the novel? B. The narrator’s descent into madness as a critique of
A. Use of rhyme A. A traditional, untouched society patriarchal control
B. Musical elements B. An optimistic future C. Its humor
C. Commentary on human nature and society C. A technologically advanced but morally empty D. The setting’s architecture
D. Happy ending society 45. If you were staging Macbeth in a modern setting, how
30. Why is Emily Dickinson considered a D. A peaceful agricultural state could you represent the witches?
groundbreaking poet? 38. What theme is central in Emily Dickinson’s poem A. As traditional forest spirits
A. She used consistent meter and simple rhyme “Because I could not stop for Death”? B. As political activists or media influencers
B. Her use of dashes and unconventional A. Industrialization C. As farmers
capitalization explored inner experience B. Romantic passion D. As royal messengers
C. Her work was mostly comic C. The inevitability of death 46. What makes the narrator in The Tell-Tale Heart
D. She wrote short novels D. Isolation from society unreliable?
31. Who is the author of the epic poem Paradise Lost? 39. Why is the character of Holden Caulfield often A. His age
A. John Milton considered a symbol of teenage alienation? B. His clear mental instability and obsession
C. His education A. Fashion and trends B. William Faulkner
D. His gender B. Justice and social inequality C. John Steinbeck
47. Which literary device is used in William Blake’s The C. Time travel D. Mark Twain
Tyger to create a sense of awe and fear? D. Environmental destruction 62. Which poem opens with the line, “Two roads
A. Understatement 55. Creating a podcast based on Beowulf would best diverged in a yellow wood”?
B. Rhetorical questioning and vivid imagery feature: A. O Captain! My Captain!
C. Euphemism A. A reading of the original Old English B. The Waste Land
D. Dialogue B. Dramatic retellings with modern heroic parallels C. The Road Not Taken
48. How does irony operate in The Story of an Hour by C. Interviews with Beowulf D. Because I Could Not Stop for Death
Kate Chopin? D. Only sound effects 63. Who is the famous playwright of Death of a
A. It describes joyful celebration 56. Why is The Scarlet Letter still relevant in modern Salesman?
B. The protagonist dies from shock when her husband classrooms? A. Arthur Miller
turns out to be alive A. It uses popular slang B. Tennessee Williams
C. The husband dies at war B. It explores stigma, shame, and gender roles still C. Eugene O'Neill
D. The ending reveals a dream present today D. Edward Albee
49. What narrative perspective dominates in The Catcher C. It predicts the future 64. What is the title of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous
in the Rye? D. It’s a romantic comedy novel?
A. Third-person limited 57. How does The Grapes of Wrath critique economic A. The Beautiful and Damned
B. First-person introspective systems? B. Tender Is the Night
C. Omniscient narrator A. Through humor C. This Side of Paradise
D. Second person B. Through allegorical animals D. The Great Gatsby
50. In A Raisin in the Sun, what does the plant symbolize? C. By depicting the harsh realities of class struggle and 65. Which literary period is William Wordsworth
A. Lena’s love of food labor exploitation associated with?
B. The family’s struggling dreams and growth D. Through fantasy tropes A. Romantic
C. Financial failure 58. Evaluating A Farewell to Arms, what makes it a B. Victorian
D. Government corruption classic? C. Modernist
51. If you combine themes from Jane Eyre and The A. Non-stop action D. Elizabethan
Awakening, what idea might emerge? B. Its subtle tone, minimalist style, and emotional 66. In Of Mice and Men, what does Lennie’s love for
A. Colonialism restraint soft things symbolize?
B. Women’s search for identity and autonomy C. Its humor A. Mental strength
C. War and battle D. It lacks characters B. Harsh reality
D. Childhood innocence 59. Why is Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own a C. Innocence and fragility
52. Writing a poem in response to The Love Song of J. landmark feminist essay? D. Technological progress
Alfred Prufrock would involve: A. It criticizes male characters 67. What is the central theme in Othello?
A. Critiquing political leaders B. It humorously rewrites history A. Time and decay
B. Echoing the tone of insecurity and self-doubt in C. It argues for women’s intellectual freedom and B. Racism and jealousy
modern context space to create C. Social class
C. Celebrating historical events D. It’s based on a diary D. Freedom of speech
D. Copying its meter and rhyme 60. Which evaluation best supports the literary value of 68. In To the Lighthouse, Virginia Woolf explores the
53. Merging themes from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Beloved by Toni Morrison? complexity of:
Picture of Dorian Gray suggests: A. Its deep exploration of trauma, memory, and A. Travel adventures
A. Duality of human nature and hidden immorality identity B. Religious conflicts
B. Historical events B. Its use of magical animals C. Family dynamics and perception
C. Romantic love C. Its comedic tone D. Industrialization
D. Adventure storytelling D. Its simplicity in language 69. Why is the character of Gatsby considered a tragic
54. A mashup of To Kill a Mockingbird and A Tale of Two 61. Who authored The Old Man and the Sea? figure?
Cities might focus on: A. Ernest Hemingway A. He fights in a war
B. He dies without purpose A. As a sign of illness 85. A literary mashup of The Tempest and The Hunger
C. He pursues an unattainable dream B. As a symbol of freedom and escape Games could explore:
D. He becomes president C. To reflect economic progress A. Friendship
70. In 1984, what does “Big Brother” represent? D. To show punishment B. Power, isolation, and control
A. A celebrity 78. Why is The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot considered C. Cooking recipes
B. Totalitarian control and surveillance fragmented? D. Journey to outer space
C. Religious guidance A. It uses one setting 86. What makes Beloved by Toni Morrison critically
D. Scientific discovery B. It has a linear structure acclaimed?
71. If a modern author used stream-of-consciousness like C. It shifts voices, languages, and time A. Fast-paced action
in Ulysses, the writing would be: D. It has no characters B. Deep exploration of trauma and identity
A. Highly structured and objective 79. In Lord of the Flies, what does the conch symbolize C. Short chapters
B. Fragmented and inwardly focused before it is broken? D. Rhyming prose
C. Based on scientific facts A. War 87. Why is The Sun Also Rises an important work of
D. Written in dialogue only B. Civilization and order modernist literature?
72. Applying psychoanalytic theory to Hamlet would C. Animals A. It uses rhyme
focus on: D. Magical power B. It focuses on the disillusionment of the postwar
A. Cultural allusions 80. What role does the setting play in A Streetcar Named generation
B. The Oedipus complex and inner conflict Desire? C. It is humorous
C. Historical background A. It reflects industrialization D. It’s based on myths
D. Humor in the soliloquies B. It mirrors Blanche’s psychological state 88. Why do critics value Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar?
73. If a student were to adapt The Crucible for C. It is purely functional A. Its fantasy setting
television, what would be crucial to preserve? D. It’s a futuristic city B. Its honest depiction of mental illness and gender
A. The original names only 81. Combining The Road by Cormac McCarthy and roles
B. The theme of hysteria and societal scapegoating 1984 could explore: C. Its romantic humor
C. The 1600s setting A. Love poetry D. Its sports metaphors
D. The use of a chorus B. Hope in a dying world under oppressive systems 89. How is A Modest Proposal an effective satire?
74. Designing a dystopian story inspired by Brave New C. Freedom of religion A. It is violent
World would likely include: D. Historical timelines B. It uses logic to highlight absurdity and criticize
A. Utopian settings with freedom of expression 82. Writing a sequel to Pride and Prejudice would most British policies
B. Surveillance, control, and loss of individuality logically involve: C. It tells fairy tales
C. Fairy tale creatures A. New characters in another country D. It avoids humor
D. Time-traveling heroes B. A continuation of Elizabeth and Darcy’s married 90. What critical lens is best suited to analyze The Color
75. When writing an essay comparing Heart of Darkness life Purple?
and Things Fall Apart, what common theme can be C. A war saga A. Postcolonial theory
explored? D. A science-fiction twist B. Feminist and intersectional approaches
A. Technological advancement 83. Merging Beowulf with modern superhero stories C. Metaphysical analysis
B. Impact of colonialism on African societies could show: D. Structural linguistics
C. Ghosts and folklore A. The decline of education 91. Who wrote the play A Raisin in the Sun?
D. Fashion and culture B. Heroism as a timeless trait A. Lorraine Hansberry
76. What narrative technique dominates Wuthering C. Weather patterns B. Maya Angelou
Heights? D. Political systems C. August Wilson
A. Flash fiction 84. Rewriting Jane Eyre in modern language would help D. Toni Morrison
B. Multiple layered narration emphasize: 92. Which author is known for the novel
C. Epistolary letters only A. Supernatural elements Slaughterhouse-Five?
D. Second-person narration B. Women’s self-respect and independence A. Ray Bradbury
77. In The Awakening, how does Chopin use water C. The role of animals B. Kurt Vonnegut
imagery? D. Simple vocabulary
C. Philip Roth C. Angel or Able 108. In The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, the imagery
D. Norman Mailer D. Arrest of “measuring out life with coffee spoons” implies:
93. Canterbury Tales was written in which language 101. A film version of The Tempest that uses a female A. Adventure
originally? Prospero explores: B. Routine and monotony
A. Modern English A. Comic relief C. Joy and celebration
B. Latin B. Gendered power dynamics D. Nature’s beauty
C. Old English C. Magical realism 109. In The Road Not Taken, what does the road less
D. Middle English D. Consumerism traveled symbolize?
94. Which novel by George Orwell explores a dystopia 102. A student adapting Frankenstein as a stage play must A. The safest choice
controlled by a totalitarian regime? focus on: B. Rebellion
A. Animal Farm A. Philosophical discussions only C. Unique or individual choices
B. Brave New World B. Themes of isolation and responsibility D. A group decision
C. 1984 C. Political revolutions 110. In King Lear, the storm on the heath is symbolic of:
D. Lord of the Flies D. Travel and scenery A. Changing seasons
95. Who authored Leaves of Grass? 103. If one were to reinterpret To Kill a Mockingbird in a B. King Lear’s inner turmoil and madness
A. Robert Frost modern urban setting, which theme remains C. Tragedy ending
B. Walt Whitman essential? D. Joyful moments
C. William Carlos Williams A. Fashion 111. A novel merging Jane Austen’s characters with
D. Allen Ginsberg B. Racial injustice and moral growth science fiction tropes could best explore:
96. What is the significance of the green light in The C. Environmental issues A. Social class in alternative realities
Great Gatsby? D. Global trade B. Legal systems
A. Wealth and greed 104. In a rewritten version of The Odyssey, placing C. Physical strength
B. Gatsby’s dream and hope Odysseus in a space voyage would most likely D. Animal rights
C. Jealousy and rage emphasize: 112. A reinterpretation of The Scarlet Letter using modern
D. Political ambition A. Ancient Greek culture school bullying could highlight:
97. In Of Mice and Men, George and Lennie’s B. Journey and resilience A. Humor in society
relationship best illustrates: C. Scientific method B. The evolution of punishment
A. A master-servant bond D. Domestic life C. Shame and public judgment
B. Brotherhood and sacrifice 105. A rap version of Shakespeare’s sonnets may best D. Political revolutions
C. Betrayal and deception highlight: 113. Writing a new poem inspired by Kubla Khan might
D. Business partnership A. Outdated vocabulary emphasize:
98. What is the function of the chorus in ancient Greek B. Universal themes of love and time A. Industrial labor
plays? C. Confusing grammar B. The sublime in imagination and nature
A. To distract the audience D. Old rhymes only C. Scientific inquiry
B. To provide musical entertainment 106. In A Tale of Two Cities, the use of doubles like “It D. Realistic language
C. To comment on the action and themes was the best of times, it was the worst of times” 114. Mixing Dracula with cyberpunk genre would likely
D. To replace the actors reflects: explore:
99. What theme does the poem Do Not Go Gentle into A. Political ideology A. Traditional family roles
That Good Night emphasize? B. Structuralism B. Technological fears and immortality
A. Acceptance of fate C. Binary oppositions C. Romantic courtship
B. The beauty of death D. Historical dates D. Country life
C. Resistance against death 107. How does the use of unreliable narrator affect The 115. A musical adaptation of The Metamorphosis could
D. Joy in old age Catcher in the Rye? focus on:
100. What does the scarlet letter “A” come to represent A. It clarifies the events A. Alienation in a modern family
for Hester Prynne by the end of the novel? B. It creates confusion about truth B. Nature
A. Adultery only C. It speeds up the story C. Math skills
B. Absolute disgrace D. It gives background detail D. Humor
116. Why is The Sound and the Fury considered C. Absalom, Absalom! C. Loss of civilization and innate savagery
innovative? D. Light in August D. Artistic talent
A. Use of rhyme 124. Which Shakespearean play includes the line “To 132. Rewriting Beowulf from the monster’s perspective
B. Use of stream-of-consciousness and time shifts thine own self be true”? emphasizes:
C. It includes pictures A. Macbeth A. Heroic lineage
D. Its simplicity B. King Lear B. Villainous traditions
117. What makes Things Fall Apart a landmark novel in C. Othello C. Empathy and duality
post-colonial literature? D. Hamlet D. Mythological rituals
A. It includes many jokes 125. Who is the author of The Old Man and the Sea? 133. A modern version of Oedipus Rex might highlight:
B. It defends colonial rule A. F. Scott Fitzgerald A. Fate versus free will
C. It presents African perspectives and critiques B. Ernest Hemingway B. Joy and love
colonization C. John Steinbeck C. Ancient myths
D. It supports missionaries D. William Faulkner D. Nature preservation
118. Why do scholars value The Adventures of 126. The central theme of Death of a Salesman revolves 134. Turning Pride and Prejudice into a reality show
Huckleberry Finn? around: parody would most explore:
A. Its humor alone A. Love and romance A. Class consciousness and gender roles
B. Its portrayal of youth B. Economic prosperity B. Culinary trends
C. Its exploration of race, morality, and freedom C. The American Dream and disillusionment C. Scientific advances
D. Its fantasy world D. Youth rebellion D. Religious debates
119. Why is Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison considered 127. In The Crucible, the witch trials are an allegory for: 135. A classroom adaptation of Macbeth using social
powerful? A. Supernatural beliefs media might emphasize:
A. It has many fight scenes B. War history A. Comic relief
B. It explores racial identity and social invisibility C. McCarthyism and mass hysteria B. Ambition and manipulation
C. It is short D. Family disputes C. Natural imagery
D. It avoids politics 128. What does the mockingbird symbolize in To Kill a D. Romantic loyalty
120. What quality of Mrs. Dalloway makes it exemplary Mockingbird? 136. The use of fragmented timelines in Catch-22
of modernist literature? A. Fear supports the theme of:
A. Use of rhyme B. Injustice and innocence A. Justice
B. Time compression and stream-of-consciousness C. Freedom B. Bureaucratic absurdity
C. Victorian morality D. Wealth C. Nostalgia
D. Epic battle scenes 129. In The Road by Cormac McCarthy, what does D. Nature’s rhythm
121. Who wrote the epic poem Paradise Lost? “carrying the fire” symbolize? 137. In Heart of Darkness, the river is a metaphor for:
A. Geoffrey Chaucer A. Destruction A. Progress
B. William Blake B. Warmth B. Darkness of human nature
C. John Milton C. Hope and humanity C. Physical strength
D. Christopher Marlowe D. Rage D. Trade
122. Which American author is famous for The Raven and 130. What is the major theme in The Bell Jar by Sylvia 138. The unreliable narrator in The Tell-Tale Heart
other Gothic tales? Plath? intensifies the theme of:
A. Mark Twain A. War A. Loneliness
B. Henry David Thoreau B. Colonialism B. Guilt and madness
C. Edgar Allan Poe C. Mental health and identity C. Pride
D. Nathaniel Hawthorne D. Crime D. Adventure
123. What is the title of William Faulkner’s novel about 131. Using Lord of the Flies to discuss school bullying 139. The motif of blindness in Oedipus Rex highlights:
the Bundren family? relates to its theme of: A. Light and dark imagery
A. The Sound and the Fury A. Childlike innocence B. Knowledge versus ignorance
B. As I Lay Dying B. Social conformity C. Pain
D. Heroism
140. In The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway serves as: B. Nostalgic romance 157. In A Raisin in the Sun, the family’s moving decision
A. Comic character C. Its relevance to surveillance and authoritarianism reflects:
B. Neutral observer D. Its focus on kingship A. Disappointment
C. Judgmental participant 149. Why do critics admire Emily Dickinson’s poetry? B. Escape from tradition
D. Omniscient voice A. Travel themes C. Resistance to racial segregation
141. A feminist rewriting of Dracula could focus on: B. Formal education D. Financial prosperity
A. Military power C. Unconventional punctuation and profound themes 158. In Romeo and Juliet, the feud represents:
B. Passive characters D. Long narrative arcs A. A legal dispute
C. Female agency and resistance 150. What makes Waiting for Godot a key modernist B. A generational misunderstanding
D. Scientific principles play? C. The destructiveness of hate
142. Combining The Waste Land with visual art would A. Lyrical language D. A class divide
enhance the poem’s: B. Action-packed scenes 159. What theme does Robert Frost explore in “The Road
A. Economic context C. Absurdist structure and existential themes Not Taken”?
B. Fragmentation and modern disillusionment D. Mythological references A. Love and loss
C. Rhyming patterns 151. Which author is credited with writing Canterbury B. Regret and nostalgia
D. Sports references Tales? C. Individual choices and life paths
143. Writing a prequel to The Great Gatsby might A. Geoffrey Chaucer D. Time and memory
explore: B. Thomas More 160. In Animal Farm, the pigs slowly changing
A. Daisy’s ancestry C. John Donne commandments symbolize:
B. Gatsby’s rise and lost dreams D. William Langland A. Evolution of species
C. Wall Street success 152. What is the setting of Of Mice and Men? B. Changes in weather
D. World War II A. New York City C. Corruption of ideals and abuse of power
144. A short story inspired by Of Mice and Men could B. California during the Great Depression D. Educational reform
explore: C. Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl 161. Teaching The Catcher in the Rye in high school helps
A. Ancient battles D. Chicago during Prohibition students relate to:
B. Friendship during economic hardship 153. Who wrote the novel Slaughterhouse-Five? A. Economic theories
C. Music genres A. J.D. Salinger B. Cultural politics
D. Environmental justice B. Joseph Heller C. Teenage alienation and identity
145. Reimagining King Lear in a corporate setting could C. Kurt Vonnegut D. Religious leadership
emphasize: D. Ray Bradbury 162. Creating a poem inspired by Emily Dickinson’s style
A. Financial planning 154. What work features the character Hester Prynne? would involve:
B. Betrayal and succession A. Jane Eyre A. Long stanzas and formal rhyme
C. Vacation leave B. The Scarlet Letter B. Epic storytelling
D. Office romance C. Little Women C. Unusual punctuation and introspective tone
146. Why is Beloved by Toni Morrison considered D. Sense and Sensibility D. Historical narration
groundbreaking? 155. Which American poet wrote “I Hear America 163. Adapting Hamlet into a short film emphasizes:
A. Simple language Singing”? A. Ghost stories
B. Clear timelines A. Walt Whitman B. Royal etiquette
C. Exploration of memory, trauma, and slavery B. Emily Dickinson C. Moral ambiguity and revenge
D. Focus on male characters C. Ezra Pound D. Nature preservation
147. Why is A Modest Proposal hailed as brilliant satire? D. T.S. Eliot 164. Drawing comics based on A Modest Proposal would
A. It suggests real policy 156. What does the green light symbolize in The Great highlight:
B. It praises the government Gatsby? A. Empathy for the poor
C. It uses irony to criticize societal neglect A. Money and greed B. Economic expansion
D. It promotes new diets B. Hope and unattainable dreams C. The absurdity of rational cruelty
148. Why is 1984 still widely read today? C. Nature and rebirth D. Social fashion
A. Its humor D. Jealousy and anger
165. A stage play version of Frankenstein could explore: A. Social anxiety and family dynamics C. John Bunyan
A. Civil engineering B. Animal behavior D. Alexander Pope
B. Scientific ethics and human responsibility C. Work ethics 182. What literary period is Shakespeare most associated
C. Gardening D. Language theory with?
D. Comedy 174. Creating a painting of Moby Dick could focus on: A. Victorian
166. The shifting narrator perspective in As I Lay Dying A. Color theory B. Romantic
reveals: B. Vengeance and obsession C. Elizabethan
A. Uniform beliefs C. Ship technology D. Gothic
B. Symbolic conflict D. Island tourism 183. Which American author wrote The Tell-Tale Heart?
C. Complex individual psychology 175. Rewriting King Lear from Cordelia’s point of view A. Mark Twain
D. Geographical detail would emphasize: B. Nathaniel Hawthorne
167. In The Scarlet Letter, the scarlet “A” is a: A. Military strategy C. Edgar Allan Poe
A. Letter of admission B. Justice and female strength D. Washington Irving
B. Symbol of shame and empowerment C. Natural scenery 184. Which novel begins with the line “Call me Ishmael”?
C. Protective charm D. Property law A. Heart of Darkness
D. Religious mark 176. Why is The Waste Land considered a key modernist B. Moby-Dick
168. The dual settings in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde work? C. Treasure Island
represent: A. Romantic love theme D. The Old Man and the Sea
A. Urban and rural B. Accessibility and clarity 185. Who wrote the poem “Do Not Go Gentle into That
B. Good and evil within one person C. Fragmentation and allusion Good Night”?
C. Fantasy and reality D. Simplicity in language A. W.B. Yeats
D. Religion and science 177. Why is Their Eyes Were Watching God significant in B. Dylan Thomas
169. The extended metaphor in Because I Could Not Stop American literature? C. Robert Frost
for Death expresses: A. It promotes farming D. T.S. Eliot
A. Fear of the afterlife B. It uses complex dialects to elevate a Black 186. In To Kill a Mockingbird, the mockingbird
B. Celebration of time woman’s voice symbolizes:
C. Calm acceptance of mortality C. It ignores race and gender A. Innocence destroyed by evil
D. Rejection of fate D. It’s a historical drama B. Music and poetry
170. The satire in Gulliver’s Travels critiques: 178. Why do critics debate the ending of The Awakening? C. Childhood memories
A. Scientific laws A. It was censored D. The spread of disease
B. Travel habits B. It introduces new characters 187. The main theme of Lord of the Flies is:
C. Human nature and political folly C. It explores feminist autonomy and despair A. Geography and survival
D. Natural disasters D. It’s set in a dream B. Triumph over nature
171. Rewriting Pride and Prejudice as a sci-fi novel could 179. Why is Invisible Man praised for its symbolism? C. Loss of innocence and human savagery
explore: A. It uses animals D. Friendship and teamwork
A. Time travel and class structure B. It contains dream sequences 188. In Ode to a Grecian Urn, Keats explores:
B. Environmental disaster C. It critiques racism and identity invisibility A. Urban culture
C. Sports culture D. It focuses on politics B. Human longing for eternal beauty
D. Ancient mythology 180. Why is A Streetcar Named Desire still relevant? C. Nature’s cruelty
172. A modern dance piece interpreting The Love Song of A. It’s short and easy D. Political rebellion
J. Alfred Prufrock would express: B. It shows joyful marriage 189. In Death of a Salesman, the American Dream is
A. Triumph C. It examines trauma, illusion, and desire portrayed as:
B. Anxiety and indecision D. It uses fairy-tale themes A. A guarantee of happiness
C. Celebration 181. Who is the author of Paradise Lost? B. A reward for loyalty
D. Envy A. Christopher Marlowe C. An illusion that leads to personal failure
173. A podcast based on The Metamorphosis might B. John Milton D. A system of religious belief
examine:
190. The character of Sherlock Holmes is best known for: 198. The windmill in Animal Farm ultimately symbolizes: C. Agriculture
A. Playing music A. A healthy economy D. Cooking
B. Legal advice B. Technological advancement 206. Why is Jane Eyre praised for its feminism?
C. Exceptional powers of observation and logic C. The manipulation of working class dreams A. It supports household work
D. Cooking skills D. War B. Jane’s character embodies self-respect and
191. Teaching The Crucible during discussions of social 199. The contrast between Heathcliff and Edgar in autonomy
justice would highlight: Wuthering Heights shows: C. It avoids love stories
A. Superstitions A. Two views of masculinity and love D. It is nonfiction
B. Hysteria and scapegoating B. Career options 207. Why is Catch-22 considered a postmodern classic?
C. Economic competition C. Historical background A. It has simple characters
D. Native traditions D. Social satire B. It uses satire and circular logic to expose
192. Creating a digital timeline of American literary 200. The use of stream-of-consciousness in Mrs. absurdity
movements helps learners: Dalloway illustrates: C. It promotes nationalism
A. Memorize facts A. Clear narrative order D. It praises war
B. Appreciate genres B. Multiple characters’ emotional depth and thought 208. Why do some find Lolita controversial?
C. Visualize historical progression and key figures processes A. Its long chapters
D. Make art C. Travel itinerary B. It romanticizes a predatory relationship
193. Turning Beowulf into a graphic novel would D. Linear storytelling C. It’s a murder mystery
emphasize: 201. Retelling The Tempest as a dystopian novel would D. It lacks conflict
A. Everyday medieval life likely focus on: 209. Why is Beloved often called a “haunting” novel?
B. The epic nature of heroic storytelling A. Travel brochures A. It has literal ghosts and psychological trauma
C. Gardening culture B. Colonization, isolation, and power B. It’s a horror story
D. Scientific advancements C. Economic theories C. It’s about witchcraft
194. Using Walden in an ecology unit supports: D. Fashion trends D. It has no happy ending
A. Industrial growth 202. Reimagining The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 210. Why is The Grapes of Wrath considered socially
B. Materialism from Jim’s perspective would emphasize: significant?
C. Simplicity and communion with nature A. Superstition A. It teaches cooking
D. Urban living B. Cooking traditions B. It romanticizes the Dust Bowl
195. Reenacting scenes from A Midsummer Night’s C. Racial identity and resilience C. It critiques capitalism and shows migrant hardship
Dream promotes: D. Hunting D. It is comedic
A. Art criticism 203. A video essay comparing Beloved and The Color 211. Who wrote The Waste Land, a landmark of
B. Understanding of poetic devices and dramatic Purple would likely examine: modernist poetry?
irony A. Setting descriptions A. Robert Frost
C. History B. Female empowerment and trauma B. W.H. Auden
D. Navigation skills C. School systems C. T.S. Eliot
196. In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dorian’s portrait D. Celebrations D. Ezra Pound
symbolizes: 204. Updating The Great Gatsby into a modern tech 212. What nationality is George Orwell, author of 1984
A. Personal style startup culture would critique: and Animal Farm?
B. Physical attraction A. Personal branding A. American
C. His decaying morality and conscience B. Sports events B. British
D. Mental illness C. Transportation C. Irish
197. The unreliable narrator in The Yellow Wallpaper D. Time travel D. Canadian
creates: 205. Creating a mural based on The Road would likely 213. Which work of American fiction is set on the
A. Humor depict: Mississippi River?
B. Clear structure A. Family vacations A. The Red Badge of Courage
C. Psychological suspense and social critique B. Post-apocalyptic struggle and parental love B. The Scarlet Letter
D. Adventure
C. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn C. Theatrical performance C. War strategy
D. My Ántonia D. Cooking D. Weather forecasts
214. Which poet is known for the line, “Because I could 222. If a student compares Macbeth to a modern political 230. The framing narrative in Wuthering Heights adds:
not stop for Death – He kindly stopped for me”? scandal, they are applying: A. Simplicity
A. Sylvia Plath A. Vocabulary B. Historical accuracy
B. Elizabeth Barrett Browning B. Translation C. Depth and multiple perspectives
C. Emily Dickinson C. Literary relevance to current events D. Confusion
D. Anne Bradstreet D. Comedy 231. Writing an alternate ending to Romeo and Juliet
215. Which literary device is most associated with 223. Designing a podcast about Pride and Prejudice would involve:
Shakespeare’s plays? might explore: A. Artistic critique
A. Free verse A. Astronomy B. Character sketches
B. Slant rhyme B. 19th-century English society and courtship C. Creative interpretation of theme and character
C. Iambic pentameter C. Geometry development
D. Alliteration D. Martial arts D. Stage lighting
216. In The Old Man and the Sea, the marlin symbolizes: 224. Using a painting to represent The Road Not Taken 232. Updating The Scarlet Letter to a social media setting
A. A lost opportunity demonstrates: may focus on:
B. The ocean's bounty A. Cooking A. Science
C. The nobility of struggle B. Scientific research B. Online shaming and privacy
D. Fear of nature C. Visual interpretation of life choices C. Space travel
217. In A Modest Proposal, Swift’s use of irony is meant D. Driving D. Digital painting
to: 225. Assigning students to act out The Importance of 233. Rewriting The Metamorphosis as a screenplay would
A. Praise Irish cuisine Being Earnest helps: enhance:
B. Critique British policies and apathy A. Teach geography A. Humor
C. Encourage farming B. Develop comprehension of satire and manners B. Visual exploration of isolation and transformation
D. Promote vegetarianism C. Improve handwriting C. Musical tempo
218. The green light in The Great Gatsby represents: D. Teach fencing D. Fire safety
A. Danger 226. In Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the dual personalities 234. Creating a character diary for Holden Caulfield
B. Jealousy symbolize: would reveal:
C. Gatsby’s unreachable dreams and hope A. Childhood vs adulthood A. His perspective and psychological depth
D. Traffic signals B. Urban vs rural life B. Setting details
219. The creature in Frankenstein is misunderstood C. Inner moral conflict and repression C. Fashion trends
primarily due to: D. Day vs night D. Climate change
A. His foreign accent 227. The motif of darkness in Heart of Darkness most 235. Comparing Anthem and 1984 in a student debate
B. His physical appearance strongly represents: helps assess:
C. His anger A. Physical blindness A. Athletic ability
D. His size B. Poor weather B. Dystopian themes and government control
220. In A Farewell to Arms, war is presented as: C. Moral ambiguity and imperial corruption C. Literary awards
A. Heroic and honorable D. Overcrowding D. Poetry
B. A pathway to glory 228. The contrast between Tom and Gatsby reflects: 236. Why is A Room of One’s Own influential in feminist
C. Brutal, meaningless, and emotionally scarring A. Two types of humor literature?
D. A minor inconvenience B. Class divisions and moral decay A. It promotes luxury
221. Teaching Of Mice and Men in a literature class C. Gender norms B. It challenges gender inequality in art and
allows students to explore: D. Military ranks intellectual space
A. Friendship and marginalization during the Great 229. In King Lear, the storm on the heath mirrors: C. It teaches cooking
Depression A. Confusion in the kingdom D. It’s a biography
B. Time travel B. Lear’s inner turmoil and descent into madness 237. Why is The Bell Jar important in understanding
mental health in literature?
A. It uses statistics C. Doris Lessing 253. Reading The Color Purple in class allows students to
B. It presents firsthand experience of psychological D. Agatha Christie discuss:
struggle 245. Who wrote Leaves of Grass, a poetry collection A. Fashion
C. It’s comedic celebrating nature and democracy? B. Gender roles, trauma, and healing
D. It’s a play A. Carl Sandburg C. Architecture
238. Why is Brave New World still relevant today? B. Walt Whitman D. Rocket science
A. It discusses magic C. Robert Frost 254. Presenting a scene from Waiting for Godot can help
B. It explores societal control, consumerism, and D. Langston Hughes explore:
bioethics 246. In Beowulf, Grendel represents: A. Modern warfare
C. It’s short A. The hero's mentor B. Absurdism and existentialism
D. It’s historical B. Human weakness C. Medieval tactics
239. Why is Things Fall Apart significant in post-colonial C. Evil and chaos threatening order D. Cooking methods
discourse? D. A misunderstood hero 255. Comparing Pip’s journey in Great Expectations with
A. It supports imperialism 247. The ending of Of Mice and Men is tragic because: a modern teen's life explores:
B. It provides an African perspective on colonial A. George wins a lottery A. Robotics
impact B. Lennie dies at the hands of a stranger B. Character development and personal growth
C. It’s written in rhyme C. George must kill Lennie to save him C. Dance
D. It describes farming D. They both die D. Biology
240. Why is The Canterbury Tales still studied? 248. The tone of The Road Not Taken can best be 256. The unreliable narrator in The Tell-Tale Heart is used
A. It’s easy to memorize described as: to:
B. It provides insight into medieval society through A. Regretful yet accepting of life’s unpredictability A. Describe the scenery
rich storytelling B. Sarcastic and humorous B. Create tension and psychological depth
C. It teaches martial arts C. Violent and bitter C. Teach physics
D. It’s sung D. Boastful and proud D. Explain cooking
241. Which American writer is best known for The Raven 249. In The Crucible, the witch trials metaphorically 257. In A Good Man is Hard to Find, irony is evident
and other gothic poems? represent: when:
A. Nathaniel Hawthorne A. Cooking competitions A. The villain teaches a lesson on morality
B. Edgar Allan Poe B. Political paranoia and mass hysteria B. The family goes to the zoo
C. Walt Whitman C. Sports tournaments C. The grandmother flies a kite
D. F. Scott Fitzgerald D. Scientific debates D. The story becomes a song
242. Who wrote The Sun Also Rises, a novel capturing the 250. In Jane Eyre, Bertha Mason symbolizes: 258. The title Brave New World is ironic because:
post-WWI "Lost Generation"? A. Colonial beauty A. It celebrates progress
A. William Faulkner B. Domestic harmony B. It critiques dehumanizing technological control
B. John Steinbeck C. Repressed emotions and hidden trauma C. It teaches Shakespeare
C. Ernest Hemingway D. English tradition D. It describes ancient civilizations
D. Tennessee Williams 251. Analyzing racism in To Kill a Mockingbird can 259. In The Awakening, the ocean symbolizes:
243. What is the title of the play where a salesman named connect to: A. Cold weather
Willy Loman struggles with failure? A. Modern civil rights issues B. Childhood dreams
A. A Streetcar Named Desire B. Grammar lessons C. Freedom and self-awareness
B. The Glass Menagerie C. Math equations D. Fishing
C. Death of a Salesman D. Drawing skills 260. Holden’s red hunting hat in The Catcher in the Rye
D. Long Day’s Journey Into Night 252. Writing a blog entry from Hamlet’s point of view represents:
244. Which British author is famous for Mrs. Dalloway promotes: A. School uniform
and To the Lighthouse? A. Math reasoning B. Social status
A. Charlotte Brontë B. Character empathy and modern engagement C. Individuality and protection
B. Virginia Woolf C. Memorization drills D. Weather condition
D. Painting analysis
261. Writing a sequel to Lord of the Flies requires 269. Why does Slaughterhouse-Five blend fiction and 277. The phrase “Call me Ishmael” sets a tone of:
imagining: autobiography? A. Horror and fear
A. Math solutions A. For poetic form B. Detachment and mystery
B. Extended themes and character evolution B. To mock other writers C. Comedy and absurdity
C. Spelling rules C. To emphasize the absurdity of war and trauma D. Optimism
D. Historical facts D. To teach science 278. In To the Lighthouse, the lighthouse represents:
262. Rewriting The Odyssey in a sci-fi setting might focus 270. Why is A Raisin in the Sun still performed today? A. A travel destination
on: A. It is set in the future B. A vacation spot
A. Legal systems B. It avoids social issues C. Emotional distance and longing
B. Heroic journey in space C. It powerfully addresses race, dreams, and family D. A symbol of horror
C. Economics D. It is a musical 279. In Othello, Iago's manipulation causes:
D. Farming 271. Who is the author of Moby Dick, a novel exploring A. Othello’s success
263. Creating an art piece for The Love Song of J. Alfred obsession and revenge? B. Peace in Venice
Prufrock involves: A. Herman Melville C. Tragic downfall and mistrust
A. Building B. Mark Twain D. War with Cyprus
B. Interpreting emotional isolation through imagery C. Nathaniel Hawthorne 280. The setting of Of Mice and Men contributes to the
C. Sewing D. Stephen Crane theme of:
D. Chess 272. Which playwright wrote The Importance of Being A. Urban isolation
264. Combining themes from Othello and A Doll’s House Earnest? B. Industrialization
can result in a project about: A. George Bernard Shaw C. The American Dream and despair
A. Military strategies B. Oscar Wilde D. Suburban boredom
B. Trust, gender, and manipulation C. Harold Pinter 281. Using The Road to discuss environmental collapse
C. Farming D. T.S. Eliot connects literature to:
D. Board games 273. What novel by George Orwell imagines a dystopian A. Fashion trends
265. Modernizing Canterbury Tales into vlog entries world ruled by Big Brother? B. Climate issues
allows: A. Animal Farm C. Sporting events
A. Cooking demonstrations B. Brave New World D. Language games
B. Digital storytelling rooted in personal values C. Fahrenheit 451 282. Reading Anthem in the context of modern technology
C. Historical reenactments D. 1984 asks students to reflect on:
D. News reporting 274. Who is the poet behind Because I could not stop for A. Uniforms
266. Why is Beloved considered a groundbreaking novel? Death? B. Individualism and control
A. It ignores slavery A. Anne Bradstreet C. Fantasy maps
B. It centers on African American history and trauma B. Sylvia Plath D. Mythology
C. It teaches agriculture C. Emily Dickinson 283. Adapting Macbeth into a film set in modern politics
D. It uses comedic styles D. Elizabeth Bishop explores:
267. Why is Walden valued in environmental literature? 275. Which novel features the characters Elizabeth A. Witchcraft
A. It avoids nature Bennet and Mr. Darcy? B. Power and ambition
B. It dismisses solitude A. Jane Eyre C. Colonial trade
C. It reflects on simple living and nature’s spiritual B. Pride and Prejudice D. Seafaring
value C. Sense and Sensibility 284. Teaching A Rose for Emily helps students examine:
D. It discusses war D. Wuthering Heights A. History of gardening
268. Why does The Great Gatsby critique the American 276. The green light in The Great Gatsby symbolizes: B. Mental health and resistance to change
Dream? A. Nature’s dominance C. Legal terminology
A. It promotes capitalism B. Gatsby’s hopes and dreams D. Romantic comedy
B. It romanticizes hard work C. The American dollar 285. A class mural project on The Bluest Eye can explore:
C. It exposes its corruption and shallowness D. Jealousy A. Advertising
D. It glorifies rags-to-riches stories B. Beauty standards and racial identity
C. Geography A. Musical accuracy
D. Science fiction B. Story-building and moral insight
286. In Animal Farm, the pigs becoming like humans C. Plant classification
illustrates: D. Math fluency
A. Animal behavior 295. Merging themes from Their Eyes Were Watching
B. Satire of political hypocrisy God and The Awakening supports a synthesis of:
C. Real estate trends A. Medical information
D. Farming manuals B. Female identity and self-liberation
287. The irony in A Modest Proposal lies in: C. Ecology
A. Its humor D. Military strategy
B. Its shock value and critique of British policy 296. The Handmaid’s Tale remains relevant today because
C. Its logical arguments it:
D. Its happy ending A. Promotes monarchy
288. Analyzing symbols in The Scarlet Letter reveals: B. Warns against loss of women’s rights and
A. Scientific data authoritarianism
B. Shame, sin, and redemption C. Satirizes pirates
C. Educational reform D. Focuses only on romance
D. Law enforcement 297. Things Fall Apart is considered powerful because it:
289. The shifting perspectives in As I Lay Dying serve to: A. Paints a negative view of all cultures
A. Create confusion B. Shows the complexity of pre-colonial African
B. Reveal emotional depth of each character societies
C. Maintain a linear story C. Praises colonization
D. Simplify events D. Avoids historical realism
290. The broken clock in The Great Gatsby represents: 298. King Lear is a masterpiece due to its:
A. Working class timekeeping A. Realistic animal dialogue
B. Romantic disillusionment B. Themes of aging, power, and human nature
C. Nighttime rituals C. Simple comedy
D. Musical motifs D. Focus on education
291. Rewriting Frankenstein from the monster’s point of 299. Invisible Man is vital in American literature for its:
view encourages: A. Humor and slapstick
A. Sentence diagramming B. Bold critique of racial invisibility and identity
B. Empathy and critical interpretation C. Love triangle
C. Geography skills D. Action-packed plot
D. Math drills 300. The Bell Jar is praised for its:
292. A podcast analyzing Catch-22 allows students to A. Historical coverage of war
explore: B. Exploration of mental illness and societal pressure
A. Game mechanics C. Travel writing
B. Paradox and wartime absurdity D. Experimental recipes
C. Chemistry concepts
D. Classical music
293. A spoken-word poem based on Still I Rise promotes:
A. Drama exercises only
B. Empowerment through creative expression
C. Legal writing
D. Business letters
294. Writing alternative endings to Dr. Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde helps develop: