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