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MCQs: 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 1: Which of the following historical figures influenced Dante ?
MCQs 2: 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 3: Where did Dante stay while he was in exile ?
MCQs 4: 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 5: The quote “women who have intellect of love” is from which text ?
MCQs 6: In which text did Dante introduce the “dolce stil novo” technique ?
MCQs 7: In which important medieval city was Dante born ?
MCQs 8: In Vita Nuova, how does Dante represent love ?
Love is an ennobling force that offers a chance for salvation.
Love is problematic for Dante, because Beatrice is considered impure.
Love has little to do with spirituality.
Love obscures all possibility for salvation.
MCQs 9: How is Dante’s relationship with Beatrice an example of courtly love ?
The relationship watches Dante pass through stages of love for Beatrice’s physical, moral, and divine beauty.
The relationship provides an example of passionate love rather than arranged matches.
The relationship focuses on Beatrice’s chastity and purity.
All of the above
MCQs 10: According to most critics, Vita Nuova is an example of which of the following genres ?
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