A total of how many sonnets constitute the entirety of “Astrophil and Stella” ?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
English Literature Mcqs
Which of the following plays by William Shakespeare is a comedy ?
Which of the following plays by William Shakespeare is a comedy ?
A. “Romeo and Juliet”
B. “Hamlet”
C. “Much Ado about Nothing”
D. “Henry IV, Part I”
According to John Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” what is Satan’s tragic flaw ?
According to John Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” what is Satan’s tragic flaw ?
A. Lust
B. Pride
C. Jealousy
D. Love
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
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
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
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
Fill in the blank. The term “Renaissance” literally translates as “_____________” ?
Fill in the blank. The term “Renaissance” literally translates as “_____________” ?
A. Reincarnation
B. Rebirth
C. Reproduction
D. Recapitulation
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”
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