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Unit 9 Flashcards

1
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What is a truth expressed in the form of an apparent contradiction?

A

Paradox

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2
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What is a reference to mythology, history, or a literary work?

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Allusion

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3
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How did Ilyás gain his wealth?

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By working hard from morning to night

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4
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What happened to Ilyás’ kids after he became rich?

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They got spoiled. One became a drunkard, one was killed in a fight, and another became disobedient and left

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5
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Who was Muhammad-Shah?

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A kind neighbor who took in Ilyás and Sham-Shemagi and had them work for him

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What is the paradox in Ilyás?

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When he was rich, he was unhappy; when he was poor, he became happy.

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7
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Who wrote Ilyas?

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Leo Tolstoy

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8
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What country did the story The Silver Mine take place?

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In Dalecarlia, a region in west central Sweden

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9
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What was Baard’s occupation?

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He was a schoolmaster

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10
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What is the paradox in Acres of Diamonds?

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The fact that he left his home in search of diamonds, but ended up killing himself even though there were diamonds in his own garden

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11
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Who wrote The Brothers?

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Björnstjerne Björnson

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12
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What country was Björnstjerne Björnson from?

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Norway

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13
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Who wrote Contentment?

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Oliver Wendell Holmes

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14
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Who was King Gustaf III?

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The king of Sweden who wanted men for his army

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15
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Who wrote The Silver Mine?

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Selma Lagerlöf

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16
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What country was Selma Lagerlöf from?

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Sweden

17
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Who were the five people who found the silver mine?

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The parson, Olaf and Eric Svärd, Israel Per Persson, and Sten Stensson

18
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Who is and what happened to Sten Stensson?

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He was an innkeeper who, after he found the silver mine, became lazy and a drunkard since he was rich. His wagon turned over while he was driving drunk and he died

19
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Who is and what happened to Israel Per Persson?

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He was a peasant who, after he found the silver mine, sold his share to Olaf Svärd because he did not think it was real silver. He became depressed and killed himself

20
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Who is and what happened to Olaf Svärd?

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He was one of the hunters who, after he found the silver mine, fought with his brother about who found the mine first. Olaf killed his brother and was sentenced to death.

21
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Who is and what happened to Eric Svärd?

A

He was one of the hunter who, after he found the silver mine, fought with his brother about who found the mine first. His brother killed him.

22
Q

Who was Ali Hafed?

A

The Arabian who went out in search for diamonds, but ended up drowning himself

23
Q

Who wrote Christian Perfection?

A

William Law

24
Q

Who did William Law influence?

A

John Wesley and his brother Charles Law

25
Q

Who wrote The Cobbler and the Rich Man?

A

Jean De La Fontaine

26
Q

What was Jean De La Fontaine best known for?

A

Verse fables, much like Aesop

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