A. James IV of Scotland
B. James VI of Scotland
C. Mary, Queen of Scots
D. Anne Boleyn
Who succeeded Elizabeth I in 1603, establishing the Stuart dynasty ? Read More »
Early 17th Century, English Literature Mcqs A. the pursuit of a more confrontational policy towards Catholic powers
B. the elimination of bishops
C. the right of congregations to choose their own leaders
D. the wider use of religious images in churches
A. L’Allegro
B. Lycidas
C. Paradise Lost
D. The Divine Comedy
A. the Petrarchan sonnet
B. the classical satire
C. the country-house poem
D. the epigram
Which was not among the newgenres promoted by poets such as Jonson, Donne, and Herbert ? Read More »
Early 17th Century, English Literature Mcqs A. Rachel Speght
B. Aemilia Lanyer
C. Elizabeth Cary, Lady Falkland
D. all of the above
A. with an absolute prerogative his father would have envied.
B. through a system of draconian military courts.
C. with deference to Parliament’s legislative supremacy.
D. only a small area around London and Oxford.
Restored to the throne in 1660, Charles II ruled_______________? Read More »
Early 17th Century, English Literature Mcqs A. Ben Jonson
B. Aemilia Lanyer
C. Samuel Daniel
D. Mary Wroth
Which poet was a member of the powerful and culturally influential Sidney family ? Read More »
Early 17th Century, English Literature Mcqs A. the disestablishment of the church and the removal of bishops
B. the right of the people to dismiss and even execute their rulers
C. the free circulation of ideas without prior censorship
D. the restoration of the monarchy
Which of the following did Milton not advocate in print in the 1640s and 1650s ? Read More »
Early 17th Century, English Literature Mcqs A. All royalties from the sale of books went to the crown (hence the name).
B. Poets were required to have a university diploma (the original poetic license).
C. All books had to be dedicated to a noble or royal patron.
D. All books had to be submitted for official approval before publication.
What was the licensing system ? Read More »
Early 17th Century, English Literature Mcqs A. praising Roman virtues whilst endorsing Christian beliefs
B. praising feminine virtue whilst mocking the fixation on chastity
C. celebrating Cromwell’s victories whilst inviting sympathy for the executed king
D. celebrating the Restoration whilst regretting the frivolity of the new regime
What is the delicate balancing act of Marvell’sHoratian Ode ? Read More »
Early 17th Century, English Literature Mcqs