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Restoration and 18th Century

In the late seventeenth century, a “battle of the books” erupted between which two groups ?

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In the late seventeenth century, a “battle of the books” erupted between which two groups ?

A. abolitionists and enthusiasts for slavery
B. round-earthers and flat-earthers
C. the Welsh and the Scots
D. champions of ancient and modern learning

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English Literature Mcqs, Restoration and 18th Century

According to a theater licensing act, repealed in 1843, what was meant by “legitimate” drama ?

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According to a theater licensing act, repealed in 1843, what was meant by “legitimate” drama ?

A. The dramaturge and playwright had to be related.
B. All of the actors were male.
C. All of the actors were British.
D. The play was spoken.

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English Literature Mcqs, Restoration and 18th Century

Alexander Pope coined many a modern day cliché. Which of the following did not originate with him ?

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Alexander Pope coined many a modern day cliché. Which of the following did not originate with him ?

A. To err is human, to forgive divine
B. Let not the sun go down upon your wrath
C. A little learning is a dangerous thing
D. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread

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English Literature Mcqs, Restoration and 18th Century

Which of the following factors contributed to literature becoming a profitable business ?

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Which of the following factors contributed to literature becoming a profitable business ?

A. Commercial and public lending libraries were established in order to provide for an enlarged reading public
B. Education reform increased literacy, thus creating a demand for commercial and public lending libraries.
C. A new aesthetics of valuing literature for its own sake emphasized reading for pleasure.
D. all of the above

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English Literature Mcqs, Restoration and 18th Century

The poem ’The Battle of Maldon’ celebrates events which took place in the 10th century, but who was it between______________?

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The poem ’The Battle of Maldon’ celebrates events which took place in the 10th century, but who was it between______________?

A. Danes and English
B. Dutch and English
C. Normans and English
D. French and English

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English Literature Mcqs, Restoration and 18th Century