The Fantasy Tradition In American Literature by Brian Attebery - Exam
  • 1. What genre primarily explores fantastical elements in literature?
A) Fantasy
B) Romance
C) Biography
D) Mystery
  • 2. Who is known for the theory of 'fantasy' as a genre in literature?
A) C.S. Lewis
B) George R.R. Martin
C) Brian Attebery
D) J.R.R. Tolkien
  • 3. Which of the following texts is often considered foundational for American fantasy literature?
A) Moby-Dick
B) To Kill a Mockingbird
C) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
D) The Great Gatsby
  • 4. What term does Attebery use to describe fantastical worlds?
A) Imaginary realms
B) Secondary worlds
C) Surreal landscapes
D) Dreamscapes
  • 5. In Attebery's view, what is the role of the reader in fantasy?
A) Passive observer
B) Uninterested bystander
C) Active participant
D) Cynical critic
  • 6. Attebery discusses the relation of fantasy to which literary movement?
A) Romanticism
B) Modernism
C) Postmodernism
D) Realism
  • 7. Attebery explores the influence of which culture on American fantasy?
A) European
B) Middle Eastern
C) Asian
D) Native American
  • 8. Attebery examines the impact of which other genre on fantasy?
A) Non-fiction
B) Science fiction
C) Drama
D) Historical fiction
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