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- In The Inferno, how is heresy defined ?
MCQs: In The Inferno, how is heresy defined ?
As the denial of the soul’s immortality
As the rejection free will
As the choiceof lust over love
As the decision to indulge in various sins
MCQs 1: In The Inferno, how are the wrathful punished ?
They violently fight each other in a muddy swamp.
They are burned in their graves.
They roll heavy stones onto one another.
They are forced to lie under the surface of a marsh.
MCQs 2: In The Inferno, Cerberus is the protector of which circle of hell ?
MCQs 3: According to Robert Hollander, what are the two types of allegory used by Dante ?
“Allegory of speech” and “allegory of the poets”
“Allegory of speech” and “allegory of irony”
“Allegory of speech” and “allegory of the theologians”
“Allegory of the poets” and “allegory of the theologians”
MCQs 4: According to most critics, how does Dante distinguish love from lust ?
Lust is often pure, while love tends to be crude.
Lust and love are both sins that place the sinner in hell.
Lust involves the subordination of reason to desire.
Lust leads to moral improvement, while love is a more destructive force.
MCQs 5: According to critics, how does Dante’s underworld differ from Virgil’s hell ?
Unlike Virgil’s hell, Dante’s underworld focuses on punishment for sins.
Unlike Virgil’s hell, Dante’s underworld is concerned with destiny and future.
Unlike Virgil’s hell, Dante’s underworld is not expected to last forever.
Unlike Virgil’s hell, Dante’s underworld does not include examples of justice.
MCQs 6: While in exile, how did Dante’s opinions about monarchy shift ?
He came to prefer the idea of an enlightened emperor.
He decided that only a dictator should be in power.
He decided that only the Catholic Church should be in power.
He came to the realization that all emperors are unjust.
MCQs 7: Which of the following is the theme of De Vulgari Eloquentia ?
The historical evolution of language
The language of different literary genres
The difference between grammar and language
All of the above
MCQs 8: Which of the following historical events occurred in Dante’s lifetime ?
MCQs 9: Which of the following best represents Dante’s criticism of the medieval Church ?
He thought the popes failed to live up the requirements of their offices.
He disbelieved in the Christian doctrine.
He believed that most of the teachings were incorrect.
He thought that the popes were the only successful part of the Church.
MCQs 10: What is the translation of the term “dolce stil novo” ?
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