1. “He was always known for his frankness.” A. bravery C. honesty B. childishness D. intelligence 2. “Have you checked the message he included in the postscript?” A. words written at the end of the letter B. words written within the body of the letter C. greetings used at the beginning of the letter D. words containing the address of the receiver 3. “We strongly believe he was infatuated; the man pursued her truly.” A. quiet and intelligent. B. to become because of a cold C. a person who can see into the future D. to have great and extreme love for someone 4. “Her dress was adorned with the finest lace his money can buy.” A. an old English coin B. a drawing or scene done with a pencil C. the place on the street where people walk D. fine material made with a pattern of holes 5. Where can the famous "Sphinx" be found? A. Egypt B. India C. Israel D. Vietnam 6. In the myth entitled, “Oedipus and the Sphinx”, which character poses the question? A. Oedipus C. the Sphinx B. Lairus D. the old wizard 7. Which mythology does the “Oedipus and the Sphinx” belongs to? A. Roman mythology C. Chinese mythology B. Greek mythology D. Philippine mythology 8. What is a Sphinx according to Greek mythology? A. a beast with a cat's body, the face and neck of a human woman, and a tail B. a beast with a lion’s body, the face and neck of a human woman, and wings C. a beast with a lion's body, the face and neck of human man, and wings D. a mystical creature, half feline, half human9. What is the Sphinx that lived on a towering rock overlooking the road to
Thebes?
A. a god C. a hero
B. a ghost D. a supernatural creature
10. Which of the following characteristics can a woman do to be more
attractive?
A. gentleness C. motherly nature
B. wits and charms D. mysteriousness
11. What does it mean “to compare”?
A. analyze ideas C. compare similarities
B. compare facts D. compare differences
12. What does it mean “to contrast”?
A. analyze ideas C. compare similarities
B. compare facts D. compare differences
13. What is expected from someone who is “mysterious”?
A. silent and polite
B. alluring and secretive
C. outgoing and adventurous
D. an open book of wondrous origins
14. Which of the following is the main character in the story?
A. antagonist C. protagonist
B. conflict D. supporting character
15. Which of the following is the villain in the story?
A. antagonist C. protagonist
B. conflict D. supporting character
