In The Inferno, where is hell physically situated ? A. Beneath CairoB. Beneath Jerusalem C. Beneath Rome D. Beneath Florence

In The Inferno, how is the idea of Fortune represented ? A. Fortune is a “divine minister” similar to an angel. B. Fortune is responsible for the distribution of worldly goods. C. Fortune is beyond human understanding.D. All of the…

In The Inferno, how does his journey end ? A. He remains in hell. B. He returns to earth.C. He escapes into Purgatory. D. He emerges in Paradise.

In The Inferno, his journey starts on which holiday ? A. Christmas B. All Saint’s Day C. All Soul’s DayD. Good Friday

According to most critics, what does Geryon represent in The Inferno ? A. Fraud B. Reason C. Justice D. Lust

Dante’s mention of the “sound of the angelic trumpet” refers to which religious event ? A. The Annunciation B. Baptism C. Holy CommunionD. The Last Judgment

According to Dante, which is the most serious sin in hell ? A. Gluttony B. Avarice C. HeresyD. Treachery

Which of the following is the theme of Dante’s Vita Nuova ? A. His dislike of the vernacular language B. His opposition to the separation of Church and StateC. His love for Beatrice D. His experiences in exile

Which of the following was a popular medieval criticism about the Church ? A. Many people were unable to understand Church texts written in Latin. B. Many people were unable to understand the language of the Mass. C. Many people…

Which of the following historical figures influenced Dante ? A. Cicero B. Thomas Aquinas C. Brunetto LatiniD. All of the above