21st 2ND QUARTER

Question 1

What does world literature refer to?

Answer 1

Literature with outstanding characteristic from different nationalities.

Question 2

How are regional or national writers classified in world literature?

Answer 2

By their outstanding characteristics.

Question 3

Which term refers to writers limited to a specific region or nation?

Answer 3

Local authors

Question 4

Why can only a few regional or national writers be classified as belonging to World Literature?

Answer 4

Limited outstanding characteristics.

Question 5

In what way is World Literature different from national literature?

Answer 5

It encompasses outstanding characteristics from various nations.

Question 6

What are some prevalent themes in 21st Century World Literature?

Answer 6

Vampires, sorcery, space, and science fiction

Question 7

Name three best sellers written by Khaled Hosseini in the past decade?

Answer 7

A Thousand Splendid Suns, And The Mountains Echoed, The Kite Runner

Question 8

Who was the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature and for which work?

Answer 8

Rabindranath Tagore for Gitanjali (Song Offering)

Question 9

What is the significance of Gitanjali (Song Offerings) in Rabindranath Tagore’s work?

Answer 9

It is a form of devotion to God

Question 10

Describe Laura Esquivel’s works Between Two Fires.

Answer 10

An anthology of essays on life, love and food

Question 11

What is Octavio Paz’s poem “Piedra del Sol” cited for?

Answer 11

It is unique surrealist style

Question 12

What is noteworthy about Octavio Paz’s anthology of essays, “The Labyrinth of Solitude”?

Answer 12

Is profound analysis of Mexican society

Question 13

What roles did Antoine de Saint-Exupéry play in addition to being a writer?

Answer 13

Pilot, poet, and writer

Question 14

Which novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry extols the virtues of love, inner beauty, and friendship?

Answer 14

• The Little Prince

Question 15

What famous quote is derived from The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry?

Answer 15

“One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eyes.”

Question 16

16. During which period was Nelson Mandela imprisoned due to apartheid?

Answer 16

1960s

Question 17

Which genre is Anton Chekhov regarded as one of the greatest in?

Answer 17

Short story

Question 18

18. What are the titles of two of Anton Chekhov’s work?

Answer 18

The Cherry Orchard, A Marriage Proposal

Question 19

What theme does The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov explore?

Answer 19

• Social change

Question 20

What virtue does The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry extol?

Answer 20

Love

Question 21

Give an example of a universal theme mentioned in the statement.

Answer 21

• Coping with tragedy

Question 22

What is the significance of addressing individual struggles toward success in World Literature?

Answer 22

To inspire wider audiences

Question 23

In the context of World Literature, what does “underdog stories” refer to?

Answer 23

Narratives featuring characters facing challenges of adversity

Question 24

Which theme involves the exploration of ethical and compassionate values in literature?

Answer 24

Humanitarian values

Question 25

What is a common theme associated with Cinderella stories?

Answer 25

Individual struggles towards success

Question 26

What type of literary works are included in Chinese literature

Answer 26

Fiction, philosophical works, poetry, and scientific writings

Question 27

What term refers to literature written over thousands of years in various Asian countries?

Answer 27

Pan- Asian literature

Question 28

3. What does the literary type of Asian writing express?

Answer 28

Ideologies prevalent in the era

Question 29

How is the literary type of Asian writing usually determined?

Answer 29

By the surrounding culture of the time

Question 30

What does the term "clerical script" refer to in the context of Lushi?

Answer 30

Writing style

Question 31

What are the main categories under which some researchers divide Asian literature?

Answer 31

Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Literature

Question 32

During which period did the Tang Dynasty rule?

Answer 32

618 – 907

Question 33

What is the structure of a jueju poem?

Answer 33

Four lines with a strict tonal pattern

Question 34

Which dynasty followed the Tang Dynasty?

Answer 34

Song Dynasty

Question 35

Japanese literature is considered comparable to which major literature in terms of age and variety?

Answer 35

English Literature

Question 36

What is Japanese literature considered in the context of oriental Literature?

Answer 36

A major literature

Question 37

Before the introduction of writing in Japan, how were poems and odes primarily composed?

Answer 37

Through oral storytelling

Question 38

What is the state of survival for early Japanese language literature?

Answer 38

Partial

Question 39

What is the Mahabharata's claim to fame in terms of length?

Answer 39

It is the longest poem in history.

Question 40

How do Hindus generally regard the Mahabharata?

Answer 40

As a text about dharma and history

Question 41

What is the basic form of Japanese poetry?

Answer 41

Tanka

Question 42

During which period was the Man'yōshū produced?

Answer 42

Nara Period

Question 43

What is the significance of the Haiku in a renga?

Answer 43

It sets the tone for the rest of the poem

Question 44

In which anthology were Kakinomoto Hitomaro’s works included?

Answer 44

Man'yōshū

Question 45

What is the syllable pattern of Haiku?

Answer 45

5-7-5

Question 46

What is the significance of the family in Indian literature and drama, particularly in epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana?

Answer 46

It is a central theme, involving struggles and conflicts

Question 47

Which of the following statements about Mahabharata is correct?

Answer 47

It is an Indian epic written in Sanskrit

Question 48

What is the Bhagavad Gita known for?

Answer 48

It is a conversation on duty and righteousness

Question 49

What is the Panchatantra a mixture of?

Answer 49

Prose and poetry

Question 50

How does the length of Ramayana compare to Mahabharata

Answer 50

- Mahabharata is longer