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- According to most critics, what does Geryon represent in The Inferno ?
MCQs: According to most critics, what does Geryon represent in The Inferno ?
MCQs 1: Dante’s mention of the “sound of the angelic trumpet” refers to which religious event ?
MCQs 2: According to Dante, which is the most serious sin in hell ?
MCQs 3: Which of the following is the theme of Dante’s Vita Nuova ?
His dislike of the vernacular language
His opposition to the separation of Church and State
His love for Beatrice
His experiences in exile
MCQs 4: Which of the following was a popular medieval criticism about the Church ?
Many people were unable to understand Church texts written in Latin.
Many people were unable to understand the language of the Mass.
Many people took issue with the Pope’s inordinate wealth and power.
All of the above
MCQs 5: Which of the following historical figures influenced Dante ?
MCQs 6: Which of the following contributed to the rise of vernacular literature ?
Most professional scribes found it difficult to write in Medieval Latin.
The spoken language tended to take precedence in areas where the Church was weak.
Official documents were written in spoken language.
All of the above
MCQs 7: Where did Dante stay while he was in exile ?
MCQs 8: What is the best definition of humanism ?
The movement to write more in vernacular
The intellectual movement interested in classical antiquity
The scientific movement away from classical antiquity
The movement based on literature about courtly love
MCQs 9: The quote “women who have intellect of love” is from which text ?
MCQs 10: In which text did Dante introduce the “dolce stil novo” technique ?
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