English Literature Mcqs

A. the problem of a “man writing as a woman”
B. the idea that woman cannot be as educated as men
C. the idea that noble women are more similar to men than peasant women are
D. the notion that chastity is impossible for men

A. medieval lay
B. hagiography
C. mysticism
D. dream vision

A. people who attempt to found their own religious orders
B. people who reject asceticism and contemplation
C. people who attempted to contact God without the intervention of an established religious order
D. people who were formally tied to religious orders

A. pilgrimages
B. charitable donations
C. prayers on the sinner’s behalf
D. All of the Above

A. it ended the Church’s role in the creation of books
B. it led to a sudden increase of women as scholars and authors
C. it declared that books should be produced by men
D. it opened up new opportunities for women to learn

A. Julian of Norwich
B. Margery Kempe
C. Catherine of Siena
D. Catherine de Pizan

A. people brought tales of romance from different literary and cultural traditions back from their trips
B. merchants started to import rare silks and spices from new trade roots
C. architects from Western Europe were influenced by new Eastern styles
D. All of the Above

A. she offers real reasons as to why women are valuable to society
B. she literally helps build the city
C. she helps the narrator see the merits of women
D. All of the Above

A. they deemphasized the importance of chastity
B. they redefined women as attainable vs unattainable, rather than virgin vs whore
C. they indicated that women’s sexual conduct should not be classified by men
D. they rarely explored issues of sexuality, love, or romance

A. 9th century
B. 10th century
C. 11th century
D. 12th century