Test I is over the Ancient World beginning with The Odyssey through the poems of Sappho. Test II is over all of the readings that follow, after Sappho. To prepare for your tests, read introductory material and assignments carefully and thoughtfully. Note the period in which the work was written, by whom it was written, and to what nation or state the writer belonged. Be sure you know the genre of what you read. (Did you read an epic poem or a lai or a lyric poem? Or a tragedy (drama)? This information will be in the introduction. Be clear on who the main characters are and the actions they take and the meaning behind their choices. Be aware of how the characters may represent the society in which they live.

There will be objective questions regarding factual detail from the assignments intended for you to "prove" that you actually read the work, such as matching sections over themes, topics, terms, and characters and short answer over terms in relation to the works.

There will be subjective questions requiring you to demonstrate your ability to think critically about the work and draw conclusions, very difficult if one has read a synopsis rather than the work itself. These short essay questions may require you to use terms, relate works, indicate myth or cultural values, etc.

Annotate in your text as you read and/or keep careful notes throughout the course on your reading. Discuss with a classmate. Consult Class Notes for additional information and study guides. Be thoroughly familiar with your text as it has additional information, such as the chronology section.

The tests must be taken at a campus, not a center. After you take a test, it will be several days before I receive and grade it. I know many of you may be anxious, but do not contact me for your grade; please wait for me to send it. Take nothing in with you to test except a pen; scholastic dishonesty will result in an F in the course. Testing Center information is available at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/