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