A. geographical unity
B. episodic content
C. octosyllabic couplets
D. All of the Above
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English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. prostitution was considered problematic but legal
B. the Church opposed prostitution on moral grounds
C. prostitution was considered a solution to epidemics of rape
D. All of the Above
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English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. The 3rd century
B. The 4th century
C. The 7th century
D. The 8th century
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English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. it describes the importance of communication with others in order to reach salvation
B. it describes a form of worship based on praying to devotional art
C. it describes a way of life that became popular after the Middle Ages
D. Non of these
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English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. anchorites who lived in seclusion
B. women who operated their own businesses without men
C. women who were villains in stories of courtly love
D. educated women
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English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. a term associated with oral transmission
B. an important trait of the medieval lay
C. a literary device used in estates satire
D. a dramatic demonstration of faith
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English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. the mystic is primarily tasked with intellectual work within monasteries
B. the mystic is a visionary who experiences divine insight
C. the mystic uses a religious platform to promote equal rights for women
D. the mystic usually works as a scribe
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English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. Julian of Norwich
B. Margery Kempe
C. Catherine of Siena
D. Christine de Pizan
Identify the speaker of these lines: “sweet Jesus, Jesus love” ? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. “Revelations of Divine Love”
B. “Acts of Thecla”
C. “The Wooing of Our Lord”
D. “Orison to an Almighty God”
Which of the following is an example of female hagiography ? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. people stopped reading the Bible
B. people increasingly turned to visual art in order to learn about religion
C. people could be religious without the help of a clergy
D. interest in the Church history declined rapidly
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English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture