A. The repetition of words
B. The use of epithets with character’s names
C. An episodic structure
D. All of the Above
Which of the following typify the oralformulaic ? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. popular books before the invention of the printing press
B. books of prayers used at Christian Mass
C. books of information about the history of the Church
D. private books of prayers to be recited throughout the day
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English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. “Lanval”
B. “La Fresne”
C. “Bisclavert”
D. “Equitan”
From which lay is the quote “she had no equal in the kingdom” taken ? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. it provided women with the opportunity to protect their own property
B. it provided women with a place to nourish their intellectual growth
C. it allowed women to exercise political authority in their communities
D. All of the Above
Why do most historians think monasticism appealed to medieval women ? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. secular authorities said that virginity was unimportant, while the Church highly valued it
B. the Church said that virginity was unimportant, while the secular authorities highly valued it
C. secular authorities said that virginity was an ethereal treasure, while religious doctrines said it was spendable
D. religious doctrines said that virginity was an ethereal treasure, while secular authorities said it was spendable
In the Middle Ages, how did religious and secular concepts of virginity differ ? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. freedom
B. love
C. education
D. chastity
In “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” what does Alisoun say women want most ? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. they were not allowed to divorce their husbands
B. they were not allowed to own a business without permission
C. they were not allowed to inherit land if they had any brothers
D. All of the Above
Which is true of medieval women ? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. retailers
B. domestic servants
C. sners
D. All of the Above
In the Medieval era, women most commonly worked as ______________? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. she was considered her husband’s property
B. she was considered equal to her husband
C. she was more legally powerful than her husband
D. she was her husband’s property, but could not be mistreated under law
In the Middle Ages, what was the status of a married woman in relation to her husband ? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture A. chastity
B. piety
C. education
D. secular political activity
According to Pizan, what is the most important element in a woman’s quest for equality ? Read More »
English Literature Mcqs, Medieval Literature and Culture