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Which characteristics of satire are evident in “A Modest Proposal”?
Irony, exaggeration, and parody. 
Which of the following events reveals that Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a medieval romance?
The supernatural elements such as the Green Knight surviving having his head chopped off.
Which is an example of a conflict in Frankenstein that drives the story forward?
Victor's conflict with his creation and the ethical implications of his actions.
What does Gatsby say about Daisy’s voice?
Gatsby says that Daisy's voice is full of money, reflecting her fascination with wealth and status.
What is the structure of The Canterbury Tales?
A collection of stories told by different pilgrims on a journey to Canterbury.
What is the true relationship between Daisy and Tom?
They are married and have a troubled, unfaithful relationship.
How many tales did Chaucer intend to write?
Chaucer intended to write 120 tales, but he only completed 24 before his death.
What was the “moment of final suspense” in Hamlet?
The final sword fight between Hamlet and Laertes.
What is dramatic convention?
A set of techniques and rules used by writers to create a convincing illusion of reality in a play or performance.
What is Hamlet’s concluding thought after he has mused over the skulls and the idea of death?
That everyone will finally return to dust.
Did Hamlet love Ophelia?
Hamlet's feelings towards Ophelia are complex and open to interpretation.
What was the greatest contribution of Homer to Greek culture?
His epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey.
What happened to Mr. Earnshaw?
He died while his children were still young, and his absence has a profound impact on the story's events.
Which detail in Hamlet reflects Elizabethan society?
The emphasis on the importance of maintaining honor and reputation.
When does The Canterbury Tales take place?
In the late 14th century, during a pilgrimage to Canterbury.
What is implied about the Prioress in these lines from Chaucer’s Prologue to the Canterbury Tales?
She is a woman who is concerned with her appearance and social status.
What does Hamlet mean by “shuffled off this mortal coil”?
Referring to the process of dying and departing from the physical world.
What is Swift making a satirical statement about?
The Irish and English society's treatment of the poor.
Which aspect of Gothic literature do the first four chapters of Frankenstein most clearly show?
The first four chapters of Frankenstein most clearly show the Gothic element of suspense and horror through vivid and unsettling descriptions.
What was Gilman’s most likely reason for sending a copy of her story to her former physician?
To challenge his diagnosis and treatment of her and prove it was wrong.
What happens in The Yellow Wallpaper?
A woman's mental health deteriorates as she becomes increasingly obsessed with the wallpaper in her room.
What is the conflict of The Necklace?
The main character's desire for wealth and social status clashes with her middle-class reality.
What happened the first time Mr. Darcy proposed to Elizabeth?
She rejected him.
How long was Odysseus on Calypso’s island?
Odysseus was on Calypso's island for seven years.
