Part I
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is the primary focus of the lesson "Overview of Economic Themes in Literature"? a) Exploration of literary techniques
b) Analysis of historical events
c) Examination of economic themes in English literature
d) Discussion of philosophical concepts
2. According to the lesson, how does literature reflect economic realities? a) By ignoring economic factors
b) By exaggerating economic situations
c) By mirroring economic conditions
d) By creating fictional economic systems
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a driver of individual ambitions and societal changes in literature? a) Economic factors
b) Moral dilemmas
c) Technological advancements
d) Class structures
4. Who are the authors of the book "Economics and Literature: A Comparative and Interdisciplinary Approach"? a) Charles Dickens and Jane Austen
b) Akdere and Baron
c) Adam Smith and Upton Sinclair
d) George Orwell and Upton Sinclair
5. Which literary work explores the theme of division of labor as discussed in Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations"? a) "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens
b) "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair
c) "Animal Farm" by George Orwell
d) "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
6. In Charles Dickens' "Hard Times," what does the town primarily symbolize? a) Agricultural prosperity
b) Industrialization and its consequences
c) Political upheaval
d) Cultural diversity
7. According to Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle," what are the conditions like in the meat industry? a) Clean and sanitary
b) Organized and efficient
c) Chaotic and unhygienic
d) Regulated and controlled
8. What significant event occurs in George Orwell's "Animal Farm" that alarms the animals? a) A pig is seen walking on its hind legs
b) The arrival of a new farmer
c) A sudden outbreak of disease
d) A violent storm
9. In Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," what aspect of the character Mr. Bingley is highlighted by Mrs. Bennet? a) His musical talents
b) His impressive intellect
c) His large fortune
d) His aristocratic lineage
10. How do economic ideologies and practices intersect with cultural and ethical values in literature? a) They contradict each other
b) They have no relationship
c) They are deeply intertwined
d) They coexist independently
Answer Key:
- c) Examination of economic themes in English literature
- c) By mirroring economic conditions
- c) Technological advancements
- b) Akdere and Baron
- a) "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens
- b) Industrialization and its consequences
- c) Chaotic and unhygienic
- a) A pig is seen walking on its hind legs
- c) His large fortune
- c) They are deeply intertwined
Part II
1. In which century did literature begin to portray economic themes more prominently? a) 10th century
b) 15th century
c) 18th century
d) 20th century
2. What term is used to describe a genre that presents economic choices and events to narrate social behavior and individual desires? a) Economic realism
b) Capitalist fiction
c) Economic novel
d) Social economics
3. According to Text A, what is the nexus linking characters to their economic environment? a) Social hierarchy
b) Economic realism
c) Literary criticism
d) Division of labor
4. Which author is associated with the book "The Wealth of Nations"? a) Charles Dickens
b) Upton Sinclair
c) Adam Smith
d) George Orwell
5. What concept is primarily discussed in the excerpt from "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith? a) Division of labor
b) Class struggle
c) Economic inequality
d) Market competition
6. According to Adam Smith, in which type of manufacturing is the division of labor more easily observable? a) Trifling ones
b) Great ones
c) Industrial ones
d) Agricultural ones
7. What literary work symbolizes industrialization and its consequences in English literature? a) "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens
b) "Animal Farm" by George Orwell
c) "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
d) "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair
8. What aspect of the meat industry is highlighted in Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"? a) Hygienic conditions
b) Technological advancements
c) Labor unions
d) Unsanitary practices
9. Which event triggers alarm among the animals in George Orwell's "Animal Farm"? a) The arrival of a new farmer
b) A pig walking on its hind legs
c) A sudden outbreak of disease
d) A revolution
10. What characterizes Mr. Bingley's social status in "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen? a) His lineage
b) His occupation
c) His large fortune
d) His intellectual pursuits
11. What does literature often reflect about economic realities? a) Idealized versions
b) Dystopian societies
c) Harsh truths
d) Utopian dreams
12. Which of the following is NOT discussed as a theme in the intersection of economics and literature? a) Morality
b) Ecology
c) Technology
d) Consumerism
13. Who are the authors of "Economics and Literature: A Comparative and Interdisciplinary Approach"? a) Akdere and Baron
b) Smith and Sinclair
c) Dickens and Orwell
d) Austen and Orwell
14. What literary technique does Charles Dickens employ in "Hard Times" to depict industrialization? a) Stream of consciousness
b) Symbolism
c) Allegory
d) Satire
15. What does Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" primarily critique? a) Government policies
b) Social conventions
c) Capitalist exploitation
d) Technological advancements
16. What animal does George Orwell use as a metaphor for political corruption in "Animal Farm"? a) Pig
b) Horse
c) Sheep
d) Cow
17. In Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," what societal expectation does Mr. Bingley fulfill? a) Marrying into nobility
b) Pursuing an academic career
c) Amassing wealth
d) Maintaining a farm
18. Which economic concept is central to Adam Smith's theories in "The Wealth of Nations"? a) Communism
b) Laissez-faire
c) Socialism
d) Protectionism
19. What effect does the division of labor have on productivity, according to Adam Smith? a) Decreases it
b) Has no impact
c) Increases it
d) Stagnates it
20. What role does consumerism play in shaping societal structures, according to the lesson? a) It promotes social equality
b) It encourages sustainable practices
c) It reinforces class distinctions
d) It undermines economic growth
Answer Key:
- c) 18th century
- c) Economic novel
- a) Social hierarchy
- c) Adam Smith
- a) Division of labor
- a) Trifling ones
- a) "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens
- d) Unsanitary practices
- b) A pig walking on its hind legs
- c) His large fortune
- c) Harsh truths
- c) Technology
- a) Akdere and Baron
- b) Symbolism
- c) Capitalist exploitation
- a) Pig
- c) Amassing wealth
- b) Laissez-faire
- c) Increases it
- c) It reinforces class distinctions
Part III
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. In what manner does literature often depict economic realities? a) Idealized versions
b) Dystopian societies
c) Harsh truths
d) Utopian dreams
2. Which literary genre presents economic choices and events to narrate social behavior and individual desires? a) Economic realism
b) Capitalist fiction
c) Economic novel
d) Social economics
3. According to Text A, what is the nexus linking characters to their economic environment? a) Social hierarchy
b) Economic realism
c) Literary criticism
d) Division of labor
4. Who authored "The Wealth of Nations"? a) Charles Dickens
b) Upton Sinclair
c) Adam Smith
d) George Orwell
5. What concept is primarily discussed in the excerpt from "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith? a) Division of labor
b) Class struggle
c) Economic inequality
d) Market competition
6. According to Adam Smith, in which type of manufacturing is the division of labor more easily observable? a) Trifling ones
b) Great ones
c) Industrial ones
d) Agricultural ones
7. Which literary work symbolizes industrialization and its consequences in English literature? a) "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens
b) "Animal Farm" by George Orwell
c) "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
d) "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair
8. What aspect of the meat industry is highlighted in Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"? a) Hygienic conditions
b) Technological advancements
c) Labor unions
d) Unsanitary practices
9. Which event triggers alarm among the animals in George Orwell's "Animal Farm"? a) The arrival of a new farmer
b) A pig walking on its hind legs
c) A sudden outbreak of disease
d) A revolution
10. What characterizes Mr. Bingley's social status in "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen? a) His lineage
b) His occupation
c) His large fortune
d) His intellectual pursuits
11. What does literature often reflect about economic realities? a) Idealized versions
b) Dystopian societies
c) Harsh truths
d) Utopian dreams
12. Which of the following is NOT discussed as a theme in the intersection of economics and literature? a) Morality
b) Ecology
c) Technology
d) Consumerism
13. Who are the authors of "Economics and Literature: A Comparative and Interdisciplinary Approach"? a) Akdere and Baron
b) Smith and Sinclair
c) Dickens and Orwell
d) Austen and Orwell
14. What literary technique does Charles Dickens employ in "Hard Times" to depict industrialization? a) Stream of consciousness
b) Symbolism
c) Allegory
d) Satire
15. What does Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" primarily critique? a) Government policies
b) Social conventions
c) Capitalist exploitation
d) Technological advancements
16. What animal does George Orwell use as a metaphor for political corruption in "Animal Farm"? a) Pig
b) Horse
c) Sheep
d) Cow
17. In Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," what societal expectation does Mr. Bingley fulfill? a) Marrying into nobility
b) Pursuing an academic career
c) Amassing wealth
d) Maintaining a farm
18. Which economic concept is central to Adam Smith's theories in "The Wealth of Nations"? a) Communism
b) Laissez-faire
c) Socialism
d) Protectionism
19. What effect does the division of labor have on productivity, according to Adam Smith? a) Decreases it
b) Has no impact
c) Increases it
d) Stagnates it
20. What role does consumerism play in shaping societal structures, according to the lesson? a) It promotes social equality
b) It encourages sustainable practices
c) It reinforces class distinctions
d) It undermines economic growth
Answer Key:
- c) Harsh truths
- c) Economic novel
- a) Social hierarchy
- c) Adam Smith
- a) Division of labor
- a) Trifling ones
- a) "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens
- d) Unsanitary practices
- b) A pig walking on its hind legs
- c) His large fortune
- c) Harsh truths
- c) Technology
- a) Akdere and Baron
- b) Symbolism
- c) Capitalist exploitation
- a) Pig
- c) Amassing wealth
- b) Laissez-faire
- c) Increases it
- c) It reinforces class distinctions
Exploring Economic Theories in Literature: Activities and Analysis
Lesson 01 : Modern Literature and Market Dynamics
Activity : Understanding Modern Literary Excerpts Read the excerpt from "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald and answer the questions below.
Text A: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- What social setting is depicted in the excerpt from "The Great Gatsby"? a) A college campus
b) A golf tournament
c) A garden party
d) A political rally - What does the interaction between the characters reveal about societal norms? a) The importance of formal introductions
b) The influence of wealth and status
c) The decline of traditional values
d) The prevalence of secrecy - How is economic status implied or discussed in the excerpt? a) Through descriptions of lavish spending
b) Through characters' discussions about investments
c) Through references to specific brands or products
d) Through mentions of poverty and struggle
Lesson 2: Classic Literature and Economic Theories
Activity: Analyzing Economic Themes in Classic Literature Read the excerpt from "Middlemarch" by George Eliot and answer the questions below.
Text A: Middlemarch by George Eliot
- What socioeconomic background does the protagonist, Tertius, come from? a) Wealthy aristocracy
b) Middle-class upbringing
c) Military family
d) Orphaned and financially struggling - How does Tertius' pursuit of a medical education reflect economic circumstances? a) It demonstrates access to ample resources
b) It highlights the importance of family connections
c) It showcases the struggle of upward mobility
d) It signifies adherence to traditional family professions - What economic theory or principle can be inferred from Tertius' experience? a) Keynesian economics
b) Classical economics
c) Behavioral economics
d) Marxist economics
Text A: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- c) A garden party
- The excerpt describes a social gathering in a garden setting.
- b) The influence of wealth and status
- The characters' interactions highlight the significance of wealth and status in their social circle.
- a) Through descriptions of lavish spending
- References to cocktails, evening gowns, and parties imply a lifestyle of luxury and extravagance.
Lesson 2: Classic Literature and Economic Theories
Activity: Analyzing Economic Themes in Classic Literature
Text A: Middlemarch by George Eliot
- d) Orphaned and financially struggling
- Tertius comes from a background of financial hardship after being orphaned.
- c) It showcases the struggle of upward mobility
- Tertius' pursuit of a medical education despite financial constraints reflects the struggle of upward mobility.
- b) Classical economics
- Tertius' decision to pursue a profession based on personal interest rather than family tradition aligns with principles of classical economics, which emphasize individual choices and market forces.
