Comprehensive Literature, History, and Language Arts Quizlet Set
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Who attended Gatsby's funeral?
Nick Carraway & Owl-eyed man
What is ironically used as protection for the soldiers during a bombardment?
Graves/coffins
During the famous balcony scene, what does Romeo compare Juliet to?
to the Sun
Where do George and Myrtle Wilson live?
The Valley of Ashes
In which country was 'the front' in All Quiet on the Western Front?
France
How many lines are in a sonnet?
14
Who is the protagonist of All Quiet on the Western Front?
Paul Baumer
Who is the second named character to die in Romeo and Juliet?
Tybalt
What's Lena's husband's name?
Big Walter
Before the war, what was Paul's main hobby?
Writing poetry
What does Beneatha accuse George of being?
An assimilationist
According to Friar Lawrence's plan, what should Juliet do first?
Apologize to her parents and agree to marry Paris.
What is the poet and poem that prefaces the play?
Harlem / by Langston Hughes
What is Mama's full name?
Lena Younger
What does the Nurse give to Romeo when they meet at Friar Lawrence's?
Juliet's ring
What is ironic about Paul's death?
Died weeks before the end of the war
In which meeting do Romeo & Juliet agree to get married?
Balcony scene (second meeting)
Where does Travis sleep?
Living room couch
Who comes to the tomb where Romeo and Juliet lie?
Prince Escalus, Lord/Lady Capulet, Lord Montague
What three rumors are associated with Gatsby?
Killed a man, German spy, bootlegger
How does Gatsby respond when Nick asks him about how he makes his money?
'That's my affair'
What news does Walter learn from Bobo about the money from Mama?
His friend and business partner disappeared with all of the money.
What warning does Friar Lawrence give Romeo?
Don't rush into love too quickly.
What color is Gatsby's car?
Yellow
Which three characters die in The Great Gatsby?
George Wilson, Myrtle Wilson, Gatsby
East and West Egg represent what real-world location?
Long Island
When did World War I end?
November 11, 1918
How does Detering react to the wounding of the horses?
He is disgusted
Where is Gatsby standing when Nick first sees him?
At the end of his lawn, reaching toward the green light across the bay.
Where did Nick go to school?
Yale University
What was PTSD called during World War I?
Shell shock
What term defines the generation that survived WW1 but struggled to find meaning?
The lost generation
Who is Kantorek?
The schoolmaster that wants Paul to join the war
According to Paul, every man must believe in what?
Luck
What possession of a dead character gets passed around throughout the book?
Kemmerich's boots
What does Romeo dream that prompts Mercutio's Queen Mab speech?
Dreams are indicators of fate
In what year did World War I start?
1914
What's the term for breaking up cities to segregate populations?
Redlining
Who is Gatsby's business partner?
Meyer Wolfsheim
In what neighborhood do the Youngers try to buy a house?
Clybourne Park
What's the prince's name in Romeo and Juliet?
Prince Escalus
Who is Karl Lindner?
The representative that wants to sell them the house
What is Kat's special talent?
Finding food
What is Gatsby's original name?
James Gatz/Gatsby
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
What bird does Juliet dread hearing?
The lark (it symbolizes morning)
What are Wolfsheim's cufflinks made of?
Human teeth
How much money does Walter give Travis at the beginning of the play?
50 cents for school and another 50 cents for carfare = $1 total
What does Asagai offer to Beneatha at the end of the play?
He asks her to marry him and move to Nigeria.
What does Ruth find out about herself in the beginning of the play?
She is pregnant
How many rooms are in the Younger apartment?
Two rooms
What does Walter want to do with the inheritance check?
Invest in a liquor store
Which of Gatsby's possessions causes Daisy to cry?
His expensive shirt collection
What two objects are given to Daisy the night before she married Tom Buchanan?
A letter from Gatsby and a string of pearls from Tom.
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks it will end the feud.
In Act 5, what does Romeo compare the tomb to?
A maw
How many acts does Romeo and Juliet have?
5
Who wears white shoes?
George.