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 * Intro to Western Lit and Myth Semester Exam Review **
 * This 100--point exam will consist of**
 * 45 multiple choice, true false, or matching questions and**
 * one essay worth 50 points.**
 * You will receive 5 points for submitting your old tests.**

A) The objective questions will be broken down into questions from our study of Review your old tests and focus on The Olympians The Heroes Review the test and focus on the poetic structure and Anglo-Saxon language the details of the 3 battles the kings, thanes, and wives Review the details of Arthur's rise to power and death Sir Gawain and the Green Knight the code of chivalry as it stands out in the stories Review the background on Chaucer and pilgrimages the Pardoner’s Tale the Wife of Bath's Tale Review the background on Shakespeare and his time the major plot events from each act the structure of language and terms B) The essay question will involve a five-paragraph response to one question. Here are some sample questions. **These are not necessarily the questions that will be on the exam.**
 * Mythology**
 * Beowulf**
 * The Legends of King Arthur**
 * The Canterbury Tales**
 * Romeo and Juliet**

Which god/goddess or demi-god most clearly represents a mythological hero? Which god/goddess story shows humans how to live? Which myth most clearly shows the archetype of a journey? OR
 * Mythology**

Why could Beowulf be considered the ultimate portrait of a hero? How does Christianity influence the view of Grendel and his mother? How do the three battles show a progression in Beowulf from young warrior to noble king? OR Which character is most responsible for the catastrophe in this play? Should this play be omitted from high school classes because of the suicides of the young characters? This play is set in a Christian society. The characters take some actions based on the values of that society. Consider the main characters—Friar, Juliet, Romeo, Paris—how does their “Christianity” influence their decisions? I recommend that you Organize all of your notes according to each work we studied Set up a schedule for studying each work (one hour each or so) Talk with a friend about making up sample questions for each work
 * Beowulf**
 * Romeo and Juliet**