ENGL 221 Quiz 1,2,3

ENGL 221 Quiz 1

ENGL 221 Quiz: Images of Our Origin and Destiny

Module 1: Week 1

1. In this story, there once was a time when all of nature was in harmony. Even humans lived in harmony with each other and their environment.
2. Ovid’s Creation Story in Metamorphoses assumes what about human history?
3. In this creation story, each generation of gods is superior to the older generations.
4. The divine being in this story of creation has absolute authority. During the initial creation event (when everything is created for the first time), no one and no force resists the will of the divine being.
5. The Enuma Elish: The Babylonian Epic of Creation is difficult to follow in its details, but when taken as a whole unit, the epic suggests what about the nature of our world and the gods controlling our world?
6. In this reading, we are told that humans are absolutely free to make themselves into either animal-like beings or divine-like beings.
7. The Enuma Elish: The Babylonian Epic of Creation is difficult to follow in its details, but when taken as a whole unit, the epic tells us what about the nature of our world and the gods controlling our world?
8. In this reading assignment, the author challenges humans to be competitive with the angels and to surpass the qualities of the angels.
9. Ovid’s Creation Story in Metamorphoses gives what images?
10. In this story, there are two doorways (or openings or pathways) downward into the earth and two doorways (or openings or pathways) upwards into the sky. There is thus a total of four pathways which deal with our human destiny.

Set 2

1. The Enuma Elish: The Babylonian Epic of Creation is difficult to follow in its details, but when taken as a whole unit, the epic tells us what about the nature of our world and the gods controlling our world?
2. In this creation story, each generation of gods is superior to the older generations.
3. In this story, the happiness or misfortune comes to people from two sources: (1) the wise or unwise decisions people make before they are born (this story assumes reincarnation) and (2) the chance “lot” given to them by divine forces beyond their control. Thus, humans are partly responsible for their happiness and partly victims.
4. Ovid’s Creation Story in Metamorphoses assumes what about human history?
5. This story of creation tells of a single divine being who carefully creates the world with harmony between all of the world’s elements. Later this harmony is destroyed.
6. The divine being in this story of creation has absolute authority. During the initial creation event (when everything is created for the first time), no one and no force resists the will of the divine being.
7. This author is constantly amazed at human nature. He quotes writers from many cultures to support his conclusions about human beings.
8. In this reading, we are told that humans are absolutely free to make themselves into either animal-like beings or divine-like beings.
9. This divine being (god) is wild, destructive, and must be destroyed. Eventually, this divine being is destroyed.
10. In this story, there are two doorways (or openings or pathways) downward into the earth and two doorways (or openings or pathways) upwards into the sky. There is thus a total of four pathways which deal with our human destiny.

ENGL 221 Quiz 2

ENGL 221 Quiz: Warriors and the Meaning of Life and Death

Module 2: Week 2

1. When reading the story of Gilgamesh, the typical reader forms what kind of response to Ishtar? (In other words, how does the audience come to view Ishtar in this story?)
2. In the story of Gilgamesh, how is Enkidu described?
3. In the Bhagavad Gita, what does Arjuna see that makes him ponder his life and its meaning?
4. At the beginning of the discussion in the Bhagavad Gita, what are Arjuna’s emotions?
5. In this week’s readings, who says that ultimately it does not make any difference if we kill others or if we are killed, but we should avoid shame and dishonor?
6. There is a dominating fear in Gilgamesh’s life. What is his greatest fear?
7. One of the characters in the Epic of Gilgamesh says, “Here in the city man dies oppressed at heart, man perishes with despair in his heart. I have looked over the wall and I see bodies bloating on the river, and that will be my lot also . . . I have not established my name stamped on brick as my destiny decreed.” (Your translation of the story might vary slightly.) In other words, this character is bored and wants to do something significant or meaningful in life. Who is this character with these thoughts?
8. After reading the story of Gilgamesh, which statement is most correct?
9. In the Bhagavad Gita, who is giving orders to the chariot driver?
10. What answer below best describes Gilgamesh as we see him in the story?

Set 2

1. In the story of Gilgamesh, who is Siduri?
2. During the confrontation with Humbaba, someone stops and begs for mercy because of his difficult growing up experiences.
3. In this week’s readings, who says that we should fulfill our obligations with a detached mind-set?
4. How is Gilgamesh described?
5. After reading the story of Gilgamesh, which statement is most correct?
6. In the story of Gilgamesh, what does the trapper do to solve his problem?
7. In this week’s readings, who says that he has always existed and that all people have always existed?
8. There is a dominating fear in Gilgamesh’s life. What is his greatest fear?
9. When Ishtar proposes that she and Gilgamesh marry, what is Gilgamesh’s response?
10. In the Bhagavad Gita, who is concerned about maintaining family relationships and family duties?

ENGL 221 Quiz 3

ENGL 221 Quiz: The Individual vs. Society

1. In the play Antigone, why does the character Antigone say things like this, “Our lives are pain – no private shame / no public disgrace, nothing I haven’t seen / in your griefs and mine.”
2. In the Apology, what is Socrates doing?
3. In the play Antigone, this character makes clear and direct statements about how he or she is extremely fearful of anarchy. This character also praises social discipline and order.
4. In the Apology, Socrates explains . . .
5. In this selection, the truth about reality is found with much effort. This truth is said to be rational, good, and beautiful. In spite of the great struggle to gain this truth, the human soul naturally longs for this truth.
6. Socrates says that he is . . .
7. At the beginning of the play Antigone, who is accused of going to extremes, being rash, being wild, and being irrational?
8. What happens to Eurydice near the end of the play Antigone?
9. As the Apology begins, Socrates states that . . .
10. When readers first meet this character in the play Antigone, the character seems to have a very good relationship with the king. The king and this character are like a team working together. The king is even at times submissive to this character. However, as the conversation progresses, an absolute break in this relationship develops. In fact, the relationship is completely destroyed within a very short time. Who is this character?

Set 2

1. Socrates says that he is . . .
2. In the play Antigone, this character makes clear and direct statements about how he or she is extremely fearful of anarchy. This character also praises social discipline and order.
3. Socrates says that he is . . .
4. This person in this week’s readings says that he or she is facing a long-standing prejudice which is difficult to overcome. This prejudice started many, many years before the current situation.
5. At the beginning of the play Antigone, who is accused of going to extremes, being rash, being wild, and being irrational?
6. In the Apology, Socrates explains . . .
7. What did the Oracle of Delphi say about Socrates?
8. In the play Antigone, one man builds his argument NOT on justice, NOT on the authority of the king, and NOT on the will of the gods, but appeals to what most of the people of the city are thinking and feeling. Who is it?
9. In this selection, the author explains that our eyes are confused in two ways: either
   moving from darkness to light or moving from light to darkness. These two types of confusion are an important part of the author’s point.
10. In this selection, the reader is told that the truth about reality is like a very bright light
    which is hard to accept because we are so accustomed to believing lies. If we come to understand the truth about reality, other people, who still live in the darkness, will mock us and dismiss our discovery.