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Cultural and Literary 18th-19th Centuries

Which of the following statements accurately describes the theme of Wordsworth’s “Tintern Abbey” ?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the theme of Wordsworth’s “Tintern Abbey” ?

A. Nature loses its ability to affect human emotion over time.
B. Sensitivity to nature’s message comes with age.
C. Life experience does not have to power to alter human oions.
D. It is not possible to appreciate beauty once one has aged.

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Cultural and Literary 18th-19th Centuries, English Literature Mcqs

In Matthew Arnold’s poem “Dover Beach,” the speaker refers to the “melancholy, long, withdrawing roar” of “The Sea of Faith.” This reference alludes to which of the following ?

In Matthew Arnold’s poem “Dover Beach,” the speaker refers to the “melancholy, long, withdrawing roar” of “The Sea of Faith.” This reference alludes to which of the following ?

A. The Protestant Reformation
B. Religious interpretations of changes to the oceans
C. The decline of religion’s importance in the modern West
D. His lover’s betrayal

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Cultural and Literary 18th-19th Centuries, English Literature Mcqs

Complete the following sentence. Wordsworth conceives of himself as a “chosen son” primarily because_____________?

Complete the following sentence. Wordsworth conceives of himself as a “chosen son” primarily because_____________?

A. his brothers died in their youth.
B. he was endowed with a great poetic talent.
C. he was given special educational opportunities.
D. he feels especially connected to nature due to his experience as a youth.

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Cultural and Literary 18th-19th Centuries, English Literature Mcqs

Which of the following is a central theme of Christina Rossetti’s poem “Goblin Market” ?

Which of the following is a central theme of Christina Rossetti’s poem “Goblin Market” ?

A. The dangers of sensuality to women
B. The links between sexuality and economics
C. The importance of sisterly bonds
D. All of these answers

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Cultural and Literary 18th-19th Centuries, English Literature Mcqs

Complete the following sentence. The Byronic hero is characterized as________________?

Complete the following sentence. The Byronic hero is characterized as________________?

A. always fighting for good against evil.
B. fortunate in always coming out victorious.
C. nearly superhuman in his powers but tortured by a psychological weight.
D. devoted to religion above all things

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Cultural and Literary 18th-19th Centuries, English Literature Mcqs

Which of the following statements about the poems in Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience is true ?

Which of the following statements about the poems in Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience is true ?

A. The poems defend the industrial revolution as helg England’s economy.
B. The poems criticize religious institutions for not helg the oppressed.
C. The poems reject experience in favor of innocence.
D. The poems reject innocence in favor of experience.

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Cultural and Literary 18th-19th Centuries, English Literature Mcqs