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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which George Eliot novel does Forster refer to in his discussion of prophecy?
2. Which author does Forster say his own priggishness prevents him from enjoying?
3. Which one of the following is NOT an author that Forster considers to use prophecy well?
4. Forster calls Zuleika Dobson the most ___________ achievement of fantasy in his time.
5. In comparing music and literature, Forster says a novelist must try to achieve what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Forster say that the fantasy aspect of a novel requires from the reader?
2. What is the relationship between pattern and plot in a novel?
3. Who does Forster classify as the prophet and the non-prophet in literature?
4. How does a Marcel Proust novel demonstrate the aspect of rhythm?
5. How does Forster define plot?
6. Why does Forster refer to George Elliot as a preacher?
7. What two qualities does Forster believe the aspect of prophecy demands from a reader?
8. What is Forster's opinion of readers who do not like fantasy?
9. What is the metaphor that Forster uses to describe literary criticism?
10. Why does Forster say that some authors are suited to writing parody or adaptations?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Who are the authors that Forster expresses admiration for regarding their attempts at breaking the mold of certain aspects of the novel? Does it matter that he views their attempts as mostly unsuccessful?
Essay Topic 2
Perhaps the most elusive of Forster's aspects is rhythm. How does Forster define this aspect? Is there a better way to explain it? If it is so hard to attain, why does Forster include it as one of the seven aspects? Does a good novel need to uphold all seven aspects?
Essay Topic 3
Using references from literature, describe how all seven aspects present in a novel can lead to a transcendent experience for the reader. Which aspect offers the best vehicle to transcendence? Do you agree with Forster that transcendence is the mark of a truly exceptional novel?
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