Question 1

In 1740 the first English novel was published. Name it.

Accepted Answer

"Pamela" by Samuel Richardson, published in 1740, is considered the first English novel.

Question 2

Novels involving a mixture of adventure and horror are known as _________ novels.

Accepted Answer

Gothic novels often combine elements of horror and romance, set against dark, brooding, medieval settings or mysterious landscapes, making them a perfect blend of adventure and horror.

Question 3

Sir Walter Scott was the first to experiment with the _________ novel.

Accepted Answer

Sir Walter Scott is widely recognized for pioneering the historical novel genre, blending fictional characters with historical settings and events.

Question 4

The Story of my Experiments with Truth is an example of ____________ writing.

Accepted Answer

"The Story of my Experiments with Truth" is an autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, detailing his life and philosophies.

Question 5

___________ is well known for Waverly Novels.

Accepted Answer

Walter Scott is well known for the Waverly Novels, a series of historical novels published anonymously between 1814 and 1832 that gained immense popularity.

Question 6

Complexity in plot and characterization began with the novels of ________ in the nineteenth century.

Accepted Answer

Charles Dickens is known for his complex plots and well-developed characters, which became a hallmark of his novels in the nineteenth century.

Question 7

Which of the following novels belong to the category of non realistic fiction?

Accepted Answer

"Alice in Wonderland" is a classic example of non-realistic fiction, as it features fantastical elements, including talking animals and bizarre adventures in a magical world, which are not found in reality.

Question 8

A work of art that has a single theme, the working out of a single idea is called _______.

Accepted Answer

A short story typically focuses on a single theme or idea, exploring it through a concise narrative.

Question 9

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-Who is the author of Lucky Jim?

Accepted Answer

Kingsley Amis is the author of "Lucky Jim," which is a novel first published in 1954.

Question 10

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-Where does the story The Old Man and the Sea take place?

Accepted Answer

The story "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway is set in Cuba, specifically in a small fishing village near Havana.

Question 11

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-When the novel The Old Man and the Sea opens, how many days had it been since Santiago last caught a fish?

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of "The Old Man and the Sea," it had been 84 days since Santiago, the old fisherman, last caught a fish.

Question 12

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-Hemingway says everything about Santiago is old except what?

Accepted Answer

In "The Old Man and the Sea," Hemingway describes Santiago as old in every aspect except for his eyes, which are described as being the same color as the sea and cheerful and undefeated.

Question 13

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-Why does Manolin no longer fish with Santiago?

Accepted Answer

Manolin's parents have decided that Santiago is unlucky because he has not caught a fish in a long time, so they have told Manolin to fish with more successful fishermen.

Question 14

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-How does Hemingway describe Santiago's eyes?

Accepted Answer

Hemingway describes Santiago's eyes as "the color of the sea," highlighting his deep connection with the ocean and his environment. This description is symbolic of Santiago's life and struggles as a fisherman.

Question 15

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-What kind of reception does Santiago receive at the terrace café?

Accepted Answer

Most of the fishermen mock Santiago because he has gone 84 days without catching a fish, which they see as a sign of bad luck or incompetence.

Question 16

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-Which of the following never hung on Santiago's wall?

Accepted Answer

In "The Old Man and the Sea," there is no mention of a picture of Fidel Castro hanging on Santiago's wall. The novel, written by Ernest Hemingway, predates Castro's rise to power in Cuba, focusing instead on the personal struggles and memories of the old fisherman, Santiago.

Question 17

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-Who is Santiago's favorite baseball player?

Accepted Answer

Santiago's favorite baseball player is Joe DiMaggio. Santiago admires DiMaggio's skill and perseverance, often reflecting on these qualities in relation to his own struggles.

Question 18

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-In what month does the story The Old Man and the Sea take place?

Accepted Answer

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway takes place in September.

Question 19

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-Where is Santiago originally from?

Accepted Answer

Santiago, the protagonist of "The Old Man and the Sea," is a Cuban fisherman, indicating that he is originally from Cuba.

Question 20

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
-What does Santiago call the sea?

Accepted Answer

Santiago refers to the sea as "la mar" in Spanish, which he does affectionately, considering it as feminine and gentle, in contrast to the more masculine and harsh "el mar" used by others.

Quiz 1: Literary Analysis: The Old Man and the Sea and Various Short Stories

In 1740 the first English novel was published. Name it.

Novels involving a mixture of adventure and horror are known as _________ novels.

Sir Walter Scott was the first to experiment with the _________ novel.

The Story of my Experiments with Truth is an example of ____________ writing.

___________ is well known for Waverly Novels.

Complexity in plot and characterization began with the novels of ________ in the nineteenth century.

Which of the following novels belong to the category of non realistic fiction?

A work of art that has a single theme, the working out of a single idea is called _______.

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -Who is the author of Lucky Jim?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -Where does the story The Old Man and the Sea take place?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -When the novel The Old Man and the Sea opens, how many days had it been since Santiago last caught a fish?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -Hemingway says everything about Santiago is old except what?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -Why does Manolin no longer fish with Santiago?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -How does Hemingway describe Santiago's eyes?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -What kind of reception does Santiago receive at the terrace café?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -Which of the following never hung on Santiago's wall?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -Who is Santiago's favorite baseball player?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -In what month does the story The Old Man and the Sea take place?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -Where is Santiago originally from?

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway -What does Santiago call the sea?