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