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