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English Literature Mcqs

Fill in the blank. The intellectual and social movement which historians call “___________” is what lies at the base of the period we call the Renaissance ?

Fill in the blank. The intellectual and social movement which historians call “___________” is what lies at the base of the period we call the Renaissance ?

A. Socialism
B. Capitalism
C. Humanitarianism
D. Humanism

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Fill in the blank. Sir Philip Sidney’s strong_____________ convictions made him publicly oppose a projected marriage for Queen Elizabeth?

Fill in the blank. Sir Philip Sidney’s strong_____________ convictions made him publicly oppose a projected marriage for Queen Elizabeth?

A. Catholic
B. Protestant
C. Buddhist
D. Quaker

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Which of the following characters is NOT found in the dramatis personae ofWilliam Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” ?

Which of the following characters is NOT found in the dramatis personae ofWilliam Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” ?

A. Benvolio
B. Lady Capulet
C. Mercutio
D. Falstaff

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Cultural and Literary English Renaissance, English Literature Mcqs

John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” focuses attention on the relationship between which opposing entities ?

John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” focuses attention on the relationship between which opposing entities ?

A. Heaven vs. hell
B. God vs. Satan
C. Good vs. evil
D. All of the above

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What text greatly popularized the sonnet form in England during the Elizabethan period ?

What text greatly popularized the sonnet form in England during the Elizabethan period ?

A. “Astrophil and Stella”
B. “Utopia”
C. “Paradise Lost”
D. “Canterbury Tales”

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Who was in charge of organizing court festivities and entertainment of the English court ?

Who was in charge of organizing court festivities and entertainment of the English court ?

A. Court Jester
B. Master of Revels
C. Master of Rebels
D. Master of Ceremonies

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