When in Doubt, Its from Shakespeare Yes, Shes a Christ Figure, Too So Does Season Introduction (How did

he do that?)

How to Read Literature like a Professor Quiz

1. In chapter 14, Foster lists all of the following as characteristics of a Christ-figure except: A. Wounds in feet, sides, and head B. Self Sacrificing C. Male D. Came to redeem an unworthy world E. Known to have spent time alone in the wilderness 2. Foster mentions in chapter 20 that in stories, the seasons of Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter often represent, respectively: A. Excitement , Happiness, Apathy, Depression B. North, South, East, and West C. Birth, Adulthood, Middle age, Death D. All of the Above E. None of the Above 3. As shown in chapter 20, we reject the idea of April being the cruelest month because: A. We have deeply ingrained seasonal associations B. Everybody likes April C. January is really the cruelest month D. It is not the popular opinion E. None of the above 4. In Ch. 6, we are told that Shakespeare frequently echoed: A. Because he is well known B. Because his stories are good C. Because his characters are compelling D. All of the above E. Only A and C 5. Foster claims in Ch. 6 that an author might reference Shakespeare in order to: A. Create intertextuality B. Make himself seem smarter C. Indicate that he has read Shakespeare D. Give the text authority E. All of the Above 6. Foster states in chapter 14 that the use of a Christ character often deepens the sense of the characters ________. A. Humility B. God-likeness C. integrity D. Honesty E. Sacrifice

When in Doubt, Its from Shakespeare Yes, Shes a Christ Figure, Too So Does Season Introduction (How did he do that?)

7. Foster says in chapter 20 that the season of __________symbolizes rewards and punishments? A. Winter B. Fall C. Summer D. Spring E. None of the above 8. In the introduction, Foster claims that literature professors see everything as a/an ________ until proven otherwise. A. Archetype B. Symbol C. Uninteresting story D. Clich E. Allusion 9. In the Introduction, Foster claims that the first response of a normal reader to a text is: A. A logical response B. An analytical response C. An emotional response D. A bored response E. A critical response 10. Foster points out in chapter 14 that the use of a Christ figure can often create a/an _______ effect. A. Humorous B. Satirical C. Condescending D. Pedantic E. Ironic 11. In Ch. 6, Foster says that Shakespeares plays are often used as a pattern for: A. Plot B. Theme C. Characters D. All of the above E. Only A and B 12. Foster claims in the introduction that the professorial reader is separated from others by: A. Memory B. Symbol C. Pattern D. All of the above E. None of the above

When in Doubt, Its from Shakespeare Yes, Shes a Christ Figure, Too So Does Season Introduction (How did he do that?)

13. As stated in chapter 20, the season of ________ can often represent Resurrection. A. Fall B. Spring C. Summer D. Winter E. None of the Above 14. As Foster points out in Ch. 14, a Christ figure does not have to be: A. Male B. Christian C. Good D. All of the above E. Only A and B 15. Foster says in Ch. 6 that Shakespeares story of Othello is often referenced in a story about: A. Adventure B. Childhood C. Death D. Jealousy E. Revenge 16. Foster claims in the introduction that many people often accuse literature teachers of: A. Giving really hard assignments B. Making impossible quizzes C. Reading too much into a text D. All of the above E. None of the above

When in Doubt, Its from Shakespeare Yes, Shes a Christ Figure, Too So Does Season Introduction (How did he do that?)

Answers: 1. C pg 119 2. C pg 178 3. A pg 183 4. D pg 45 5. E pg 42-44 6. E pg 123 7. B pg 180 8. B pg xv 9. C pg xv 10. E pg 124 11. E pg 40 12. D pg xv 13. B pg 183 14. D pg121 15. D pg39 16. C pg xiii