English Literature Mcqs

A. the public disinterest in popular tales about romance
B. the increased interest in stories written in medieval Latin
C. the decreased public interest in religious stories
D. the French lords’ lack of interest in tales of courtly love

A. a short lyrical poem
B. a story of a saint’s life
C. a type of book of hours
D. a devotional text used by anchoresses

A. “Revelations of Divine Love”
B. “The Book of Margery Kempe”
C. “An Orison to Almighty God”
D. “The Wooing of Our Lord

A. the triptych
B. the flail
C. the rudder
D. the letter press

A. it includes issues that pertain to the heart
B. it refers to anchoress’ everyday behavior
C. it is part of the anchoress’ inner self
D. it is the most important part of Ancrene Wisse

A. most medieval women had some property
B. married women could hold property once they had children
C. married women could hold property without their husband’s consent
D. widows could hold property

A. medieval lay
B. courtly love
C. hagiography
D. romance

A. the value of practical virtues over traditional feminine virtues
B. the merit of women
C. the lack of truth in men’s stereotypes about women
D. All of the Above

A. a hero in a courtly romance
B. a member of a sect that was considered heretical
C. a female mystic
D. an illiterate anchoress

A. justice
B. piety
C. sexuality
D. education