MYTHS QUIZ #2 FLYSWATTER REVIEW
WHAT IS A FABLE?
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A simple story that is intended to teach a
lesson about behavior or society
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A practical lesson about right and wrong
behavior
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A short story, typically with animals as
characters, conveying a moral

A literary work where most of the characters,
settings and events have symbolic qualities
IN “THE GOLDEN KITE, THE SILVER WIND.” THE
TWO TOWNS RIVAL OVER…
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Leisure
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Politics
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Religion
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Economics
WHAT IS OFTEN FOUND IN THE WORKS OF
EXPRESSIONISTS?
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Dark and terrifying images that evoke a
dreamlike state
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Characters and settings that are realistic
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Characters that are often sad and upset
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Magical creatures such as unicorns and
leprechauns
WHAT IS THE MORAL OF “HE-Y COME ON OU-T?”
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
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Whatever you do, do it with all your might
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Beware of flatterers
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Every action has a consequence
WHY IS THE PRINCE SILENT AT THE END OF “THE
PRINCESS AND ALL THE KINGDOM?”
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He realizes his new responsibilities.
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He resents the chancellor’s speech.
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He has lost the ability to speak.
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He no longer loves his bride.
WHAT IS AN ALLEGORY?
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A simple story that is intended to teach a lesson
about behavior or society
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A practical lesson about right and wrong behavior

A short story, typically with animals as characters,
conveying a moral

A literary work where most of the characters,
settings and events have symbolic qualities
WHICH OF THESE MEANS THE OPPOSITE OF TO
SPURN?
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To yield
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To accept
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To produce
IN “GOLDEN KITE, SILVER WIND,” WHY DOES THE
EMPEROR OF KWAN-SI COME TO VISIT THE
MANDARIN?
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He wants to play a trick on the Mandarin’s
daughter
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The Emperor of Kwan-Si wants to know what the
Mandarin is up to
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The daughter of the Mandarin wants the two rulers
to talk
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The Mandarin seeks advice from the Emperor
IN “HE-Y COME ON OU-T,” THE PEOPLE INVOLVED
IN USING THE HOLE AS A TOXIC WASTE DUMP
ARE GUILTY OF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT
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Carelessness
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Disregard for the future
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Lack of respect for the law
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Thinking a complex problem can be solved
simply
IN “THE PRINCESS AND ALL THE KINGDOM,”
WHAT CAN YOU CONCLUDE ABOUT THE PRINCE?
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He is cowardly.
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He is power hungry.
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He is unwilling to take responsibility.
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He will not make a good husband.
WHAT IS A PARABLE?

A simple story that is intended to teach a lesson
about behavior or society

A practical lesson about right and wrong behavior

A short story, typically with animals as characters,
conveying a moral

A literary work where most of the characters,
settings and events have symbolic qualities
WHAT WORD MEANS THE SAME AS MONOTONY?
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Sameness
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Fondness
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Hastiness
WHAT IS THE MAIN MESSAGE OF “THE GOLDEN
KITE, THE SILVER WIND?”
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Government is necessary to regulate societies.
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Cooperation is healthier than competition.
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Reconstruction is vital to political progress.
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Government demands loyalty to prosper.
WHAT EVENT FROM THE STORY LEADS THE
READER TO UNDERSTAND THE MORAL OF “HE-Y
COME ON OU-T?”
 The sea and sky are cleaner than before.
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A concessionaire purchases the hole.
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A weight lowered into the hole does not come
back up.
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A pebble whizzes past the head of a
construction worker.
WHAT IS A MORAL?

A simple story that is intended to teach a lesson
about behavior or society

A practical lesson about right and wrong behavior

A short story, typically with animals as characters,
conveying a moral

A literary work where most of the characters,
settings and events have symbolic qualities
IN “HE-Y COME ON OU-T,” THE SCIENTIST
RECOMMENDS FILLING IN THE HOLE BECAUSE
HE…
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Hopes this will be a way to measure it
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Doesn’t know what else to recommend
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Thinks that filling it in will make the ground
more stable
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Thinks that another shrine should be built on
the same spot
SOMEONE ENGAGED IN A REVERIE IS USING HIS
OR HER…
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Eyes
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Muscles
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Imagination
BASED ON THE DETAILS OF “THE GOLDEN KITE,
THE SILVER WIND,” WHAT WILL MOST LIKELY
HAPPEN IF THE TOWNS KEEP REBUILDING THE
WALLS?
 They would run out of symbolic shapes.
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They would need to work faster.
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The women would have to take over.
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The towns and people would die off.
UNLIKE THE DESIGNS THAT THE CITIES CHOSE IN
THE PAST, THE GOLDEN KITE AND SILVER WIND
DESIGNS…
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Complement rather than compete with one
another
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Remind the people of their past conflicts
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Are much easier to build
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Will most certainly lead to war
A COHORT IS MOST SIMILAR TO A
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Warning
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Partner

Contract
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST FIT FOR
THE MORAL OF “THE PRINCESS AND ALL THE
KINGDOM?”
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All is well that ends well
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The ends justify the means
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Great rewards often come with great
responsibilities

The wicked often fall to their own snares
WHICH OF THESE LINES FROM “THE GOLDEN
KITE, THE SILVER WIND” REPRESENTS THE VIEW
OF WOMEN IN THIS SOCIETY?
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“Then,” said the daughter, “call your
stonemasons and temple builders.”
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“Daughter,” he whispered, “I will embrace you.”
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“A little more of that wine, oh Daughter-whothinks-like-a-son.”
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The first Mandarin’s daughter stood by his bed.
SHINISHI HOSHI IS KNOWN AS…
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The most prolific Japanese author of the 19th
century
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The grandfather of Japanese science fiction
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The father of Western literature
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The creator of unrealistic fantasy
WHICH OF THESE BEST DESCRIBES HOW “THE
GOLDEN KITE, THE SILVER WIND” IS
STRUCTURED?
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By describing the various details of reconstruction
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By comparing and contrasting the cultures of the
two villages
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By identifying how one action results in another
action
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By persuading readers to change their political
views
WHAT GENRE OF WRITING IS “HE-Y COME ON
OU-T?”
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Fable

Parable

Moral

Allegory
WHY DOES THE PRINCE BATTLE HIS WAY
THROUGH THE COUNTRY IN “THE PRINCESS AND
ALL THE KINGDOM?”
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To gain fame
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To win the princess
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To challenge the chancellor
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To obtain the keys to the kingdom
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES THE
TOWNSPEOPLE OF “THE GOLDEN KITE, THE
SILVER WIND?”
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Irrational
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Obedient
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Unfaithful
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Spontaneous
AT THE BEGINNING OF “HE-Y COME ON OU-T,” IT
APPEARS THAT USING THE HOLE AS A GARBAGE
DUMP WILL RESULT IN…
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Benefits for everyone

Benefits only for businesses
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Harmful effects for everyone

No changes for better or worse
A WORD THAT MEANS THE OPPOSITE OF
DISPERSE IS…
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Take

Gather
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Believe
ONE WHO IS RAVENOUS IS
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Flighty
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Faithful
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Famished
IN “HE-Y COME ON OU-T,” THE VILLAGERS FIRST
CONCERN ABOUT THE MYSTERIOUS HOLE IS
THAT…
 It might grow in size

Someone might fall into it

Valuables might get lost

Something dangerous may emerge
THE SPEAKER BEHIND THE SCREEN IN “THE
GOLDEN KITE, THE SILVER WIND” MOST LIKELY
REMAINS HIDDEN SO THAT…
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No one knows that Kwan-Si is actually involved

Her father doesn’t know she is the one
speaking

No one could see who was giving her the ideas

People will think the ideas come from the
Mandarin
PRONOUNS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
May I take whichever I choose? (3)
A long nap is what I need right now. (2)
After that long study session, which sounds
better, ice cream or pizza? (1)
How expensive are those? (1)
Please save some for Mandy. (1)
I know how disappointed he felt, but I liked
neither of the movies he rented. (5)