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