Question 2
The primary purpose of the passage is to
A.
describe the role of the tragic heroine in medieval and Elizabethan literature
B.
resolve a controversy over the meaning of "poetic justice" as it is discussed in certain
medieval and Elizabethan literary treatises
C.
present evidence to support the view that characters in medieval and Elizabethan tragedies
are to blame for their fates
D.
assert that it is impossible for twentieth-century readers to fully comprehend the characters
and situations in medieval and Elizabethan literary works
E.
argue that some twentieth-century scholars have misapplied the concept of "poetic justice"
in analyzing certain medieval and Elizabethan literary works.
Correct Answer : E
Question 3
It can be inferred from the passage that the author consider Chaucer's Grisselda to be
A.
an innocent victim
B.
a sympathetic judge
C.
an imprudent person
D.
a strong individual
E.
a rebellious daughters
Correct Answer : A
Question 4
The author's tone in her discussion of the conclusion's reached by the "school of twentieth-century
scholars" (line 4) is best described as
A.
plaintive
B.
philosophical
C.
disparaging
D.
apologetic
E.
enthusiastic
Correct Answer : C
Question 5
It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that most people respond to intended
instances of poetic justice in medieval and Elizabethan literature with
A.
annoyance
B.
disapproval
C.
indifference
D.
amusement