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