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- Famous playwright, poet & others Mcqs - Set 21
MCQs 1: Which of the following events occur(s) at some point in John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” ?
Satan contemplates his reflection in a pool of water.
Adam contemplates his reflection in a pool of water.
Eve contemplates her reflection in a pool of water.
All of these
MCQs 2: A number of the British Romantic poets argue what character to be the protagonist (or “hero”) of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” ?
MCQs 3: Which of the following questions would a student of Book Nine of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” likely ask ?
“What is the precise relationship between Satan, Sin, and Death?”
“How, exactly, was Eve tempted to eat of the Tree of Knowledge?”
“How, exactly, was Adam convinced to eat of the Tree of Knowledge?”
B and C
MCQs 4: John Milton deliberately distanced himself from the poets, a group of poets known for their light, elegant style and frivolous content ?
MCQs 5: In “Samson Agonistes,” the character who tells others of Samson’s death is_____________?
MCQs 6: In 1660, after the Restoration, Milton suffered which of the following punishments ?
He was imprisoned.
His left index finger was chopped off.
He was placed in the stocks for a week.
A and B
MCQs 7: In “Paradise Lost,” Milton calls his Muse by which of the following names ?
MCQs 8: Which of the following statements is/are TRUE concerning John Milton’s ideal republic ?
There was to be no king, bishops, or House of Lords.
There were to be no churches except Anglican churches.
There was to be no Oxford University.
A and C
MCQs 9: When John Milton studied at Christ’s College, Cambridge, his college was a stronghold of what religious faith ?
MCQs 10: What character in “Paradise Lost” is first tempted to eat of the Tree of Knowledge ?
MCQs 11: Harapha claims he wishes he could have fought Samson when he had his eyesight because_____________?
he wants to get respect from the Philistine general standing beside him.
he wants Samson to break out of prison and kill some more Philistines.
he wants to encourage Samson.
he wants to seem more heroic than he really is.
MCQs 12: In the demonic council of Book Two of “Paradise Regained,” who proposes that Satan should tempt Jesus with lust for a beautiful woman the way Solomon was tempted ?
MCQs 13: The English masque has its origins in the traditions of what European country ?
MCQs 14: Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE concerning Book Two of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” ?
A debate is held in Hell by Satan and his compatriots concerning whether to attempt to recover Heaven.
Satan embarks on his passage across the great gulf of Chaos.
The Narrator invokes his muse by the name of “Holy Light.”
The demons begin exploring Hell, engaging in philosophical debates, and entering singing competitions.
MCQs 15: What poets before Milton were famous for writing epics ?
Virgil, Shakespeare, and Spenser
Homer, Virgil, and Spenser
Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Spenser
Gilgamesh, Petrarch, and Dryden
MCQs 16: Early in Book Two of “Paradise Regained,” who yearns to see the missing Jesus (who has wandered into the desert) ?
First Mary, then Joseph
First Andrew and Simon (Peter), then Mary
First Mary, then James and John
First Peter, then Paul and Mary
MCQs 17: Which of the following monarchs was “restored” to the British throne during the Restoration ?
MCQs 18: The character named Comus is often seen by critics as a prototype of what character Milton later portrayed ?
MCQs 19: Which of the following themes IS NOT important to John Milton’s “Paradise Regained” ?
MCQs 20: In “Samson Agonistes,” Harapha exits because of what reason ?
Samson will not fight him.
He does not want to fight Samson.
He must hurry to catch up with Dalila.
He has been called back to his hometown of Gath.
MCQs 21: John Milton’s “Paradise Regained” is written in a(n) style ?
MCQs 22: In Book Six of “Paradise Lost,” Adam is told of what major event ?
MCQs 23: John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” is best described by which of the following genres ?
MCQs 24: According to John Milton’s view of the structure of the universe, the “Created Universe” is surrounded by what ?
MCQs 25: “Samson Agonistes” differs from its source material, the Biblical book of “Judges,” in what way(s) ?
In “Samson,” Harapha is Samson’s enemy, but he is not in “Judges.”
In “Samson,” Samson is a Jew, but he is not in “Judges.”
In “Samson,” Samson marries the Woman of Timnah, but not in “Judges.”
In “Samson,” Samson never worships Dagon, but he does in “Judges.”
MCQs 26: John Milton’s “Paradise Regained” is most similar in linguistic style to what books from “Paradise Lost” ?
MCQs 27: In “Samson Agonistes,” the Chorus describes the approaching Dalila as beautifully and lavishly dressed to better seduce Samson. This is interesting because ?
the Chorus has just stated it hates this kind of lavish, external beauty.
Samson hates this kind of lavish, external beauty.
Dalila usually dresses in a more understated Puritan manner.
Samson is blind.
MCQs 28: In Book One of “Paradise Lost,” the narrator identifies the fallen angels or devils by what names ?
Their surnames
The names of pagan gods
The names of foreign countries
The names of the angels they will become
MCQs 29: What British Romantic author was particularly inspired by the work of John Milton ?
MCQs 30: John Milton’s “Comus” is best described by which of the following genres ?
MCQs 31: “Samson Agonistes” is described as a “Closet Drama,” which means_______________?
it can be acted out on a very small stage.
it was written to be read but not acted upon a stage.
people will read it in secret and not publically admit they read it.
it was written to be acted in a church.
MCQs 32: After graduating from university, John Milton toured the continent of Europe and likely met with which of the following individuals ?
MCQs 33: Which of the following British monarchs was executed during the English Civil War ?
MCQs 34: John Milton’s “L’Allegro” and “Il Penseroso” are companion poems and are both written in ?
MCQs 35: As originally envisioned by John Milton, “Paradise Lost” would consist of how many books ?
MCQs 36: In “Paradise Lost,” what is the relationship between Satan and Death ?
MCQs 37: In John Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” Satan assumes the character and form of what creature in order to tempt Eve to eat at the Tree of Knowledge ?
MCQs 38: In the early books of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” Satan conspires with which of the following characters ?
MCQs 39: The English Civil War was waged between what two political groups ?
Royalists and Monarchists
Royalists and Parliamentarians
Parliamentarians and Roundheads
Anarchists and Royalists
MCQs 40: Near the end of “Samson Agonistes,” Samson has decided not to perform for attendants at a certain event when (starting with line 1381) he suddenly reverses positions and agrees to go. Why does he do this ?
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