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What is Gilgamesh described as? (Choose all that apply)
What is Gilgamesh described as? (Choose all that apply)
Who created Enkidu?
Who created Enkidu?
The gods
What does Enkidu fight against Gilgamesh?
What does Enkidu fight against Gilgamesh?
The gods
What is the main reason for Gilgamesh's quest for immortality?
What is the main reason for Gilgamesh's quest for immortality?
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Gilgamesh succeeds in his quest for eternal life.
Gilgamesh succeeds in his quest for eternal life.
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What happens to Gilgamesh at the end of the epic?
What happens to Gilgamesh at the end of the epic?
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What is the primary theme of "The Epic of Gilgamesh"?
What is the primary theme of "The Epic of Gilgamesh"?
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What is the main lesson learned from the friendship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?
What is the main lesson learned from the friendship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?
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What does the snake symbolize in the story?
What does the snake symbolize in the story?
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The walls of Uruk represent Gilgamesh's dedication to creating a lasting legacy.
The walls of Uruk represent Gilgamesh's dedication to creating a lasting legacy.
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Which of these is NOT a key lesson emphasized in "The Epic of Gilgamesh"?
Which of these is NOT a key lesson emphasized in "The Epic of Gilgamesh"?
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Who does Eliezer study Jewish mysticism under?
Who does Eliezer study Jewish mysticism under?
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Where is Eliezer deported to?
Where is Eliezer deported to?
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Eliezer's family remains together for the entirety of their time in the concentration camps.
Eliezer's family remains together for the entirety of their time in the concentration camps.
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What is the event that finally breaks Eliezer's spirit and makes him question his faith?
What is the event that finally breaks Eliezer's spirit and makes him question his faith?
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What is the main purpose of the book "Night"?
What is the main purpose of the book "Night"?
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What does the symbolism of fire represent in "Night"?
What does the symbolism of fire represent in "Night"?
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What is NOT a key lesson taught by "Night"?
What is NOT a key lesson taught by "Night"?
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The Little Prince is a story about a young boy who learns about love, loss, and friendship while traveling to different planets.
The Little Prince is a story about a young boy who learns about love, loss, and friendship while traveling to different planets.
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Which planet does the Little Prince encounter the vain man?
Which planet does the Little Prince encounter the vain man?
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What does the fox teach the Little Prince?
What does the fox teach the Little Prince?
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What is the symbol of love in the story?
What is the symbol of love in the story?
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The Little Prince ultimately decides to return to his rose on Asteroid B-612.
The Little Prince ultimately decides to return to his rose on Asteroid B-612.
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What is Charlemagne's greatest achievement according to the "Song of Roland"?
What is Charlemagne's greatest achievement according to the "Song of Roland"?
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Ganelon is a loyal and trustworthy knight who serves Charlemagne.
Ganelon is a loyal and trustworthy knight who serves Charlemagne.
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What is the main reason behind Ganelon's betrayal?
What is the main reason behind Ganelon's betrayal?
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What is the name of Roland's sword?
What is the name of Roland's sword?
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What is the primary theme of the "Song of Roland"?
What is the primary theme of the "Song of Roland"?
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What is Roland's tragic flaw?
What is Roland's tragic flaw?
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What is the location of the final battle of the "Song of Roland"?
What is the location of the final battle of the "Song of Roland"?
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Charlemagne is able to save Roland and avenge his knights at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass.
Charlemagne is able to save Roland and avenge his knights at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass.
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Who is the main character in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
Who is the main character in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
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“A Midsummer Night's Dream” is mainly set in the forest.
“A Midsummer Night's Dream” is mainly set in the forest.
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Who is responsible for the confusion and chaos among the lovers in the beginning of the play?
Who is responsible for the confusion and chaos among the lovers in the beginning of the play?
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What is the main conflict in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
What is the main conflict in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
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What is a key lesson that can be learned from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
What is a key lesson that can be learned from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
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The play ends with a celebration of weddings, highlighting the value of love and commitment?
The play ends with a celebration of weddings, highlighting the value of love and commitment?
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Study Notes
The Epic of Gilgamesh
- Gilgamesh is a two-thirds god, one-third human king of Uruk
- He is a cruel ruler, oppressing his people
- Enkidu is created by the gods to challenge Gilgamesh.
- A priestess civilizes Enkidu, introducing him to human ways.
- Gilgamesh and Enkidu become close friends after a battle
- They slay Humbaba in the Cedar Forest
- They defeat the Bull of Heaven, displaying their strength and unity
- Enkidu dies, prompting Gilgamesh's quest for immortality.
- Gilgamesh seeks Utnapishtim, the only immortal human
- Utnapishtim tests Gilgamesh's endurance.
- Gilgamesh fails to achieve immortality but learns of a plant that restores youth.
- A snake steals the plant, highlighting the futility of immortality.
- Gilgamesh returns to Uruk, accepting mortality and focusing on leaving a legacy.
- Themes: Friendship and loss; mortality and legacy; and transformation.
- Symbolism: Walls of Uruk represent legacy, the snake signifies unattainable immortality
The Night by Elie Wiesel
- Eliezer, a 12-year-old Jewish boy, lives in Sighet, Hungary. He studies Jewish mysticism with Moishe.
- Nazis escalate persecution in Hungary, detaining Jews.
- Eliezer and his family are transported in cattle cars to Auschwitz.
- Eliezer witnesses horrific events at Auschwitz, including the crematoria and the suffering of others.
- He and his father endure beatings, starvation, forced labor, and loss of humanity at the camps.
- Eliezer's father dies at Buchenwald
- Eliezer is liberated by American forces and left emotionally and physically scarred.
- Themes: Inhumanity of Holocaust, struggles with faith, father-son bond, and survival with guilt.
- Symbolism: Fire represents destruction and death; Night represents suffering and despair; and silence highlights apathy.
- Key lessons: Importance of remembering history, speaking out against injustice, resilience, and the value of humanity.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- The pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert and encounters the Little Prince.
- The Little Prince visits different planets and meets various inhabitants.
- He reflects on love and responsibility, connections, and the value of imagination. - The prince learns about the importance of seeing with the heart, and the beauty of meaningful connections.
- The prince returns to his rose, symbolizing the significance of cherishing loved ones.
- Themes: Childlike perspective versus adult rationality, need for connection, and the value of imagination.
- Symbolism: Rose represents love and beauty; Baobabs represent negativity, the Fox represents wisdom and connection and Stars represent wonder.
- Key lessons: Value of love, seeing with the heart, the importance of cherishing experiences, and the value of imagination.
The Song of Roland
- Charlemagne, Emperor of the Franks, conquers most of Spain and faces opposition.
- Ganelon, Roland's stepfather, betrays Roland by advising the Saracens of an ambush.
- Roland and his knights fight valiantly at Roncevaux Pass but are outnumbered and fall.
- Roland blows his oliphant, the horn, and dies, but in the end, Charlemagne defeats the Saracens and avenges their deaths.
- Themes: Chivalry and honor, loyalty and betrayal, the tragic hero, and cultural conflict, and cultural conflict.
- Symbolism: Oliphant (horn) represents Roland’s heroism but also his flaw, the sword Durendal symbolises Roland's duty and unwavering strength
- Key lessons: The cost of pride, the importance of loyalty, and consequences of betrayal.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- This play depicts the romantic conflicts and comedic adventures experienced by several groups of characters in the Athenian forest.
- The story centers around the complicated relationships between Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena, who experience a whirlwind of conflicting emotions.
- The play culminates in the reconciliation and happy marriages of the lovers in Athens.
- Themes: Love’s complexity, Reality vs. illusion, Order vs. chaos, and the foolishness of humans.
- Symbolism: Flower represents the irrationality and unpredictability of love, the forest symbolizes transformation and constraints, and the play-within-a-play represents illusion and reality.
- Key lessons: Importance of accepting life's complexities, understanding that love is unpredictable, embracing humor to resolve conflict, and the importance of seeing reality as it is, not in terms of our own idealisations.
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Explore the timeless themes of friendship, mortality, and legacy in 'The Epic of Gilgamesh'. Discover the journey of Gilgamesh, a king who seeks immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu. This quiz delves into key events, characters, and symbolic elements that define this ancient epic.
