Every Trip is a Quest (except when its not): Its more than just rain or snow Dont Read

with Your Eyes

How to Read Literature like a Professor - Questions

1. In Chapter 1, Foster says the real reason for a quest is always A. to find treasure B. to rescue a damsel in distress C. to escape trouble D. to gain self-knowledge E. none of the above 2. In Chapter 1, Foster says that which two words are rarely a part of his vocabulary of literary study? A. metaphor and simile B. always and never C. sometimes and rarely D. personification and metonymy E. archetype and stereotype 3. In Chapter 1, what does Foster give as an example of a journey that is not a quest? A. a daily drive to work and back home B. a journey to Mordor to melt a ring C. driving off the edge of a cliff D. a long hike up a mountain E. an uneventful trip to the store to buy milk and bread 4. In Chapter 1, which of these is not included as a part of the typical quest? A. a reason to go a destination B. a Holy Grail C. a destination D. challenges and trials E. a road 5. In Chapter 1, what does Foster say is an exception to a typical quest story? A. when the protagonist encounter trolls B. when the quest fails C. when the protagonist has to fight many antagonists D. when the quest changes his destination E. when the quester gets lost

Every Trip is a Quest (except when its not): Its more than just rain or snow Dont Read with Your Eyes

6. In Chapter 10, Foster says weather is never just A. rain B. weather C. bad luck D. a symbol of hopelessness E. seasonal 7. In Chapter 10, Foster says rain often changes the mood to A. happy and carefree B. deadly and dangerous C. dreary and drowsy D. mysterious and murky E. awkward and ironic 8. In Chapter 10, what does Foster say rain often symbolize? A. restoration B. death C. life D. trials E. love 9. In Chapter 10, Foster says rain the principle element of A. Harvest B. Winter C. Fall D. Summer E. Spring 10. In Chapter 10, Foster says fog almost always symbolizes A. being underground B. winter C. confusion D. death E. mountains

Every Trip is a Quest (except when its not): Its more than just rain or snow Dont Read with Your Eyes

11. In Chapter 10, Foster says you can get multiple feelings out of which form of precipitation? A. snow B. rain C. sleet D. hail E. freezing rain 12. In Chapter 25, Not reading with just ones eyes has to primarily with A. being in touch with ones creative side B. taking breaks inbetween reading chapters to contemplate their meaning C. acting out the plot line D. reading the story out loud E. understanding context 13. In Chapter 25, Foster says we do not have to accept the _____ of a culture to be able to understand their mindset? A. cuisine B. values C. fashion D. social norms E. marriage customs 14. In Chapter 25, what viewpoint is one Foster says we should specifically not read from? A. George Washingtons B. our own C. a 18th century French peasant D. our parents E. our great-great grandparents

15. In Chapter 25, what does Foster say is the question of a last-chance-for-change story? A. How did this person get here? B. What is the best escape route? C. Is change worth it? D. Can this person be saved? E. Could this situation have been avoided?

Every Trip is a Quest (except when its not): Its more than just rain or snow Dont Read with Your Eyes

16. In Chapter 25, what does Foster give as an example of an action that would have different significance in previous years? A. eating a meal B. taking a journey C. buying an animal D. going to school E. going to church

Every Trip is a Quest (except when its not): Its more than just rain or snow Dont Read with Your Eyes

Answers: 1. D (3) 2. B (6) 3. A (6) 4. E (4-5) 5. B (6) 6. B (75) 7. D (76) 8. A (77) 9. E (77-78) 10. C (80) 11. A (80) 12. E (226-234) 13. B (232) 14. B (228) 15. D (230) 16. A (226-227)