The Fantasy Tradition In American Literature by Brian Attebery - Quiz
- 1. What genre primarily explores fantastical elements in literature?
A) Romance
B) Mystery
C) Biography
D) Fantasy
- 2. Who is known for the theory of 'fantasy' as a genre in literature?
A) J.R.R. Tolkien
B) Brian Attebery
C) George R.R. Martin
D) C.S. Lewis
- 3. Which of the following texts is often considered foundational for American fantasy literature?
A) The Great Gatsby
B) Moby-Dick
C) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
D) To Kill a Mockingbird
- 4. What term does Attebery use to describe fantastical worlds?
A) Dreamscapes
B) Surreal landscapes
C) Imaginary realms
D) Secondary worlds
- 5. In Attebery's view, what is the role of the reader in fantasy?
A) Cynical critic
B) Uninterested bystander
C) Passive observer
D) Active participant
- 6. Attebery discusses the relation of fantasy to which literary movement?
A) Realism
B) Modernism
C) Romanticism
D) Postmodernism
- 7. Attebery explores the influence of which culture on American fantasy?
A) Middle Eastern
B) European
C) Native American
D) Asian
- 8. Attebery examines the impact of which other genre on fantasy?
A) Historical fiction
B) Science fiction
C) Non-fiction
D) Drama
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